Rockets Fired From Gaza As 72-Hour Ceasefire Ends
Rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip Friday as the Hamas group ended its 72-hour cease-fire agreement with Israel.
Nigeria Latest To Declare National State of Emergency For Ebola
Nigeria has become the latest country in Africa in recent weeks to declare a national state of emergency over the recent and rapid spread of the Ebola virus.
American Doctor Kent Brantly 'Thanks God' For Improved Health
Kent Brantly, the U.S. aid worker receiving treatment in Georgia for the Ebola virus, released a statement Friday confirming his health was improving.
Islamic Militants Destroy Churches, Force 200K People to Flee Homes As US Announces Iraq Airstrike
The Islamic State jihadist group has reportedly destroyed churches and forced 200,000 people to flee their homes in northern Iraq overnight, just as the Pentagon announced it had carried out an airstrike on an artillery convoy belonging to the militant group.
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.
Obama Considering Airstrike On Iraq's Islamic State
The Obama administration is reportedly considering an airstrike and a possible delivery of emergency supplies to religious minorities, including Christians, that have recently been displaced in Iraq by the Islamic State militant group.
Police Raid British Pub In Search Of Holy Grail
Police have reportedly raided a British pub in search of an ancient wooden relic that is allegedly the Holy Grail, believed by many Christians to be the cup Jesus drank from before he was crucified.
FDA Eases Restrictions On Ebola Virus Vaccine
The Federal Drug Administration has reportedly eased restrictions on an experimental drug produced by a Canadian pharmaceutical company to treat Ebola.
Catholic Hospital In Liberia Closes After Director, Nurses Contract Ebola
A Catholic hospital in Monrovia, Liberia has shut down after its medical director recently died from Ebola, and six other hospital workers have tested positive for the deadly virus.
Archaeologists Uncover Gold, Treasure From 2,100-Year-Old Tomb In China
Archaeologists have found gold and other precious treasures, including silver and jade, in the tomb of an emperor in China's Xuyi County in Jiangsu.
Allies of Saddam Hussein Move Leader's Corpse, Fearing Vandalism By Shi'ite Militants
Allies of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein have moved the former leader's corpse to an undisclosed location out of fear that Sh'ite militants would harm it.
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WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
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.”