Sierra Leone's Second Top Doctor Dies Of Ebola Virus
A second top doctor working to fight Ebola in Sierra Leone has died of the deadly virus, country authorities announced Wednesday.
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Archaeologists Discover Largest Tomb in Greece From Alexander the Great Era
A historically "significant" and large tomb has been discovered outside of Greece's northeast Macedonian region, government officials announced Tuesday.
White House Officials Say Obama May Announce Plan For More Troops In Iraq
Officials with the Obama administration told media outlets Tuesday that the president may announce a plan later in the day to send extra military troops to Iraq to help with the growing Islamic State crisis.
Hundreds Gather For Prayer Rally At Georgia Mall
Hundreds of religious freedom supporters showed up at the local mall in Dublin, Georgia last Friday to pray in support of a women's walking group.
Controversial Comedy 'Black Jesus' Gains 2 Million Viewers In Series Premiere
The highly-controversial new Adult Swim live-action comedy "Black Jesus" reportedly blew away the ratings competition when it aired last Thursday evening, beating out most of its cable and broadcast competitors for the night.
Hillary Clinton Condemns Obama's Foreign Policy 'Failure' In Syria
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned President Barack Obama's "failure" to help Syrian rebels, saying such a foreign policy misstep has led to the growing power of the Islamic State militant group in eastern Syria in the past month.
University of Minnesota Asks Washington Redskins To Change Name, Logo
Out of sensitivity for the local Native American population, the University of Minnesota has requested that the Washington Redskins change their uniforms when they play at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this coming fall.
NC Restaurant Ends 'Praying In Public' Discount After Atheist Lawsuit Threat
A North Carolina restaurant has stopped its "Praying in Public" discounts after being threatened with a lawsuit by a national atheist organization.
Former NFL Quarterback Tim Tebow 'Loves' New ESPN Gig
Former NF quarterback is raving about his new job as an ESPN analyst for the SEC Network, saying that he loves talking about football and witnessing college games in the Southeastern Conference.
African Countries Clamping Down On Ebola Quarantine
Officials in Sierra Leone and Liberia are clamping down on travelers in their nation as they try to enforce a strict quarantine to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus.
Missing Oregon Mother Committed Suicide, Police Say
The Oregon mother of two who went missing nearly two weeks ago committed suicide in a rural part of the state near Sheridan, police confirmed Thursday.
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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.”