The Republican primary race for the 2016 U.S. presidential election is heating up between two prominent politicians from Florida. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who served as Florida House Speaker, are both positioning themselves as possible presidential candidates.
The massive snowstorm that has been hitting the U.S. Northeast has already dumped six feet of snow, with state agencies scrambling to clear roads and help people in need, authorities said on Tuesday.
Another Samsung smartphone is getting the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. Samsung has rolled out the latest Android update for its Galaxy S4 LTE-A (GT-19506), according to Sam Mobile website.
The Vatican has finished building shower and barber facilities for the homeless and poor just off St. Peter's Square in Rome.
Five people died, including the gunman, and two children were severely injured in a shooting spree in Douglasville, Georgia, on Saturday.
A Mormon podcaster in North Logan, Utah is facing the possibility of excommunication from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for supporting same-sex marriage, ordination of women and views that contradict the church's teachings.
Stars will arrive at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 57th annual Grammy Awards, which promises to bring an exciting show featuring performances from Katy Perry, AC/DC and Ariana Grande.
The U.S. government issued 5.46 million work permits to non-immigrant foreigners from 2009 to 2014, according to a conservative think-tank.
Canada's Supreme Court has overturned a 20-year ban on doctor-assisted suicides for adults suffering from grave and "irremediable medical condition."
The Republican-controlled Indiana Senate has passed a controversial bill that will allow religious organizations receiving state funds to discriminate based on religion.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Samsung's Galaxy S5 smartphones has now reached the U.S., Australia and other countries. Verizon announced earlier this week that Android 5.0 Lollipop is now available for Galaxy S5 users. Sprint Galaxy S5 users are also now ready for the OS update.
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.
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.
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.
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.