Shanghai Stampede Turns New Year's Eve Celebration Into Tragedy
Tragedy marred an otherwise festive celebration to welcome the New Year in Shanghai's Huangpi district when an stampede occurred shortly before midnight Wednesday.
Vatican Fireworks: Pope Francis Slams Corruption In Rome In New Year's Eve Homily
Exploding verbal fireworks on New Year's Eve, Pope Francis vigorously denounced corruption in Rome, disclosing a "mafia-like" organization within the halls of the city government.
New Year's Eve Stampede Kills 35 In Shanghai
Authorities in China are reporting that 35 people died in a New Year\'s Eve stampede in Shanghai Wednesday.
Activist Vows to Send Copies of 'The Interview' Into North Korea
An activist in South Korea has said he will try to airdrop copies of \"The Interview\" movie into North Korea so it may be viewed by locals.
Pentagon Confirms Drone Strike Killed Al-Shabaab Leader
The Pentagon confirmed this week that a recent drone-operated airstrike over Somalia killed one of the leaders of the al-Shabaab terrorist group.
Indonesian Official: No AirAsia Crash Victim Wearing Life Jacket
Authorities in Indonesia are saying that none of the bodies found floating in the Java Sea from AirAsia flight 8501 were wearing life jackets.
Chinese Authorities Remove Cross From Nursing Home Ahead of Christmas
An employee at a nursing home in China told media outlets this week that government authorities removed a cross from the nursing home a few days before Christmas.
Islamic State Claims to Have Captured Jordanian Pilot
The Islamic State released a video this week that claims to show a hostage Jordanian pilot whose plane went down in Syria last week.
German Scientists Suggest Hollow Tree, Bats Source of Ebola Epidemic
German scientists are suggesting a hollow tree where bats lived in Guinea is the source of West Africa\'s massive Ebola outbreak that has claimed over 7,000 deaths.
AirAsia Confirms Bodies, Wreckage From Flight 8501 Found At Sea
Authorities announced Tuesday that on the third day of search efforts, the remains of AirAsia flight 8501, including some bodies, were discovered floating in the water near Indonesia's Pangkalan Bun.
Indonesia Officials Say AirAsia Plane Likely At Bottom of Sea
Officials in Indonesia announced Monday that the AirAsia commercial flight that went missing Sunday morning is likely at the bottom of the sea.
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NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.
Megachurch Pastor’s Political Endorsements Renew Debate Over Johnson Amendment
A New Mexico megachurch pastor has publicly backed two Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, renewing debate over federal rules restricting political campaign involvement by tax-exempt religious organizations. Steve Smothermon, pastor of Legacy Church, has reportedly urged members of his congregation to support Republican congressional candidates.
Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”
Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”
54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.