School Bans Use of Gender Greetings 'Ms.' and 'Mr.'
A New York City school has made the decision to go gender-neutral, reportedly encouraging staff to no longer use gender-specific salutations when greeting colleagues or students.
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Jesse Ventura Blasts 'American Sniper,' Calls Chris Kyle 'Liar'
Former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura has said he refuses to see the new film \"American Sniper,\" calling the Navy SEAL the film is based on a \"liar.\"
Sarah Palin Says 'Of Course' She's Interested in 2016 Election
Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin recently said that \"of course\" she would consider running for president in the upcoming 2016 election.
Mother of Japanese Hostage Held By Islamic State Pleads For Son's Release
The Japanese mother of one of the hostages held by the Islamic State has issued a plea to the Japanese Prime Minister to help free her son.
Michelle Obama Sparks Backlash By Forgoing Headscarf In Saudi Arabia
First Lady Michelle Obama is sparking backlash after she failed to wear a headscarf during a recent visit to the conservative Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia.
Measles Outbreak Spreads to 7 States, Health Officials Warn of More Cases
The measles outbreak that started over the holiday season at Disneyland in Southern California has now spread to seven states, as well as Mexico, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Government Employee Admits to Drinking When Drone Crashed Into White House
The Secret Service has now announced that the government employee who flew a drone into the White House earlier this week was inebriated when he did so.
Boston Hit Worst By Blizzard, More Snow to Come
The New England city of Boston, Massachusetts continues to get walloped by winter storm Juno on Tuesday, dumping feet of snow while other northeastern states avoided the massive winter storm.
Atheist Bill Maher Calls 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle 'Psychopath Patriot'
Atheist Bill Maher has spoken out regarding the recent "American Sniper" film, calling deceased U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle a "psychopath patriot."
Atheist Teacher Sues School Over Firing
A former high school teacher in Middlebury, Indiana is suing his school district, claiming he was fired for being atheist.
Saudi Arabia Appoints New Leader After King Abdullah's Death
Saudi Arabia swiftly ushered in a new king this week following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who passed away Friday after spending days in the hospital due to a lung infection.
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2819 Church Draws 80,000 to AT&T Stadium for Prayer and Worship
Nearly 80,000 people gathered with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell and 2819 Church at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday for a large-scale evening of prayer and worship. Ed Newton, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, attended the event, known as “ACCESS — That Powerful Hour of Prayer.” Free tickets for the gathering were claimed within eight hours.
Court Poised to Dismiss South Carolina UMC Lawsuits Against Nearly 70 Churches
A South Carolina judge is preparing to dismiss lawsuits filed by the United Methodist Church’s South Carolina Conference against nearly 70 congregations seeking to leave the denomination while retaining their properties. The conference said Tuesday that Circuit Court Judge Brian M. Gibbons had informed the parties that he intends to dismiss the cases.
THINQ Summit Speakers Debate Islam’s Compatibility With Western Values and Christian-Muslim Relations
A Christian pastor who has spent years building relationships with Muslims and a historian who has studied Islamic history and doctrine debated whether Islam’s theological and political teachings allow the religion to coexist with Western society. Roberts said he once feared things like Sharia, or Islamic law, but realized the U.S. Constitution wouldn’t allow it.
Christian Teacher Sues School After Being Fired Over Pro-Life Answer
A Christian teacher with 28 years of experience has filed a discrimination claim against a school in northeast England after being dismissed following a pro-life response to a student’s question about abortion. Anita Meston, 63, is suing Biddick Academy, a state-funded secondary school in Washington, Sunderland, according to ADF International, which is supporting her case.
Pastor Faces ‘Unlawful Entry’ Charge After Prayer Protest Outside Chinese Embassy in D.C.
A Christian pastor is facing a criminal charge after refusing to leave a sidewalk outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington while protesting China’s treatment of religious minorities. The Rev. Patrick Mahoney, leader of the Christian Defense Coalition, said in a Sept. 28 Facebook post that he was “arrested by the United States Secret Service for peacefully praying on a public sidewalk in front of the Chinese Embassy.”