Police: Body of Missing American Student Found In Israel
The body of an American who went missing after hiking in the forest near Jerusalem in Israel has been found dead, authorities say.
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Islamic State Waterboarded James Foley, Other American Hostages
Details emerging about the captivity and death of American hostage James Foley indicates that he and other hostages were waterboarded by the Islamic State during their captivity.
World Health Organization Estimates 20,000 Could Die From Ebola Outbreak
An assessment by the World Health Organization has determined that the deadly Ebola outbreak currently sweeping West Africa could end up claiming the lives of 20,000 people.
Sister of Boston Bombing Suspects Arrested For N.Y. Threat
The sister of the suspect of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings has reportedly been arrested in New York City for threatening to bomb a woman who previously had a romantic relationship with her boyfriend.
Major Clothing Retailer Apologizes For Religiously Offensive Children's Shirt
The Spainish clothing retailer Zara recently pulled a children\'s t-shirt that some argued resembled the uniforms work by Auschwitz concentration camp prisoners during World War II.
Mother of Kidnapped American Journalist Pleads With Islamic State To Release Son
The mother of an American journalist being held captive by Islamic State militants has released a video, pleading with her son\'s captors to release him.
Military Plane Crashes In Western Virginia, Local Sheriff's Office Reports
A local sheriff\'s office in western Virginia reported Wednesday morning that a military jet had allegedly crashed somewhere near Deerfield, about 135 miles northwest of Richmond.
Pastor Compares Death Of Michael Brown To Death Of Jesus
One pastor speaking at the funeral of deceased teen Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri compared Brown\'s death to the death of Jesus Christ.
New Jersey Family Suspects Something 'Hostile' Happened To Son Missing In Israel
The family of a New Jersey student is calling on the U.S. State Department to get involved after their 23-year-old relative went missing outside of Jerusalem, Israel last week.
Katie Couric Calls Sofia Vergara's Emmy's Joke 'Offensive'
Television host Katie Couric took to social media on Monday to denounce a stunt pulled by actress Sofia Vergara at the Emmy\'s, which aired Monday evening.
Audio Recording Indicates Pause In Shots Fired At Missouri Teen Michael Brown, Attorney Says
An attorney representing a witness of the recent shooting of teen Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri says his client has an audio recording from the incident that allegedly reveals there was a pause in gunfire.
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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.”