Islamic State Advances In Northern Syria As Obama Implores U.N.'s Help
Islamic State militants were able to advance into more Kurdish territory this week despite repeated U.S. airstrikes in Syria and Iraq.
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Adrian Peterson Describes Himself As 'A+ Parent' In 2012 Interview
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is receiving a new wave of criticism after it was revealed that he described himself as an \"A+ parent\" during a 2012 interview.
Pennsylvania Senator Announces: 'I'm Gay, Get Over It'
A Pennsylvania senator recently announced that he was gay during a press conference to promote a bill that would list crimes against sexuality as a hate crime in the state.
Clay Aiken Says Celebrities In Nude Photo Scandal 'Deserve What They Got'
Former \"American Idol\" runner up Clay Aiken has spoken out on the recent celebrity nude photo hacking scandal, saying that anyone who takes inappropriate photos of themselves deserves what they get.
Islamic State Mocks Obama, Urges U.S. Attacks
The Islamic State released a statement Monday mocking President Barack Obama and encouraging fellow militants to attack citizens of the United States, France and other countries who have joined in the campaign to destroy the terrorist organization.
Relative Says White House Intruder 'Great Guy' Who Suffers From PTSD
The relative of a man who recently scaled a fence at the White House in Washington, D.C. says the suspect suffers from PTSD and should not be treated like a criminal.
NBC Says Kenan Thompson's Departure From 'SNL' Is 'False'
An NBC spokesperson has dismissed claims that actor and comedian Kenan Thompson will be leaving the live sketch comedy show \"Saturday Night Live\" after its 40th season, which is set to premiere on Saturday, Sept. 27.
3 Afghan Soldiers Missing From Cape Cod Base
Three Afghan soldiers participating in a military exercise at a base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts have been reported missing since Saturday night, authorities say.
Obama Says Congress Vote on Islamic State Shows United Front
U.S. Congress voted to back President Barack Obama\'s fight against the Islamic State this week by arming moderate Syrian rebels to combat the growing terrorist organization.
Tatu Singer Would Not Accept Gay Son, But Would Support Lesbian Daughter
A singer with the Russian girl band t.A.T.u has made waves for saying that she would not support a homosexual son, saying that she would want her son to fill his role by God to \"procreate.\"
Six Iranian Youths Charged With Lashings, Jail For Pharrell's 'Happy' Video
Six Iranian youths have been sentenced by the courts for participating in a homemade dance video for the popular song \"Happy\" by Pharrell Williams.
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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.”