Patient Being Treated For Ebola In Texas Dies
Thomas Eric Duncan, the Ebola patient being treated at a Dallas, Texas hospital, passed away from the deadly disease on Wednesday.
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Vikings' Adrian Peterson Heads To Court For Child Abuse Charges
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson heads to court this week to face charges of child abuse after he allegedly beat his 4-year-old son with a switch.
Chicago Police Captain Shot In Hours-Long Standoff With Suspect
A Chicago police captain who has been on the force for over 30 years was wounded Tuesday when a suspect opened fire from an apartment building.
FBI Asks Americans To Help Identify English-Speaking Islamic State Militant
The FBI is asking Americans to help identify an Islamic State militant who investigators believe has a North American accent.
Texas Health Officials Say No Symptoms For Those Exposed To Ebola Patient
Texas officials announced Tuesday that none of the people who had contact with the Dallas Ebola patient have been showing symptoms of the deadly disease.
Jennifer Lawrence Speaks Out On Nude Photo Leak: 'It's A Sex Crime'
Actress Jennifer Lawrence has issued a response to the recent scandal involving the online release of personal nude photos, calling the incident a \"sex crime.\"
Teen Arrested At Chicago Airport For Trying To Join Islamic State
A teen in Chicago, Illinois has been arrested after feds say he sought to join the Islamic State terror organization.
Obama Announces Stricter Airport Scans For Ebola
President Barack Obama on Monday announced plans for advanced airport screenings for passengers entering the U.S. from West Africa, where the current Ebola epidemic has killed over 3,000.
Willie Nelson's Braids Sell For $37K At Auction
Country musician Willie Nelson reportedly sold his well-known braids this past weekend for $37,000 at a New York City-based auction.
NBC Freelance Journalist Arrives In Nebraska For Ebola Treatment
The NBC freelance cameraman who was recently infected with Ebola while working in Liberia has arrived at a hospital in Nebraska for treatment.
White House Defends Joe Biden On Islamic State Gaffes
The White House has defended recent political gaffes made by Vice President Joe Biden in relation to international policies regarding the Islamic State.
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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.”