First Mosque Exclusive For Muslim Women in USA Opens In L.A.
Two women have established the first Muslim women-only mosque in Los Angeles, and the entire United States for that matter.
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Tamir Rice Family Files Amended Case Against City Of Cleveland, Police Officers
The family of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot by a police officer and died last November, filed an amended lawsuit on Friday against the City of Cleveland, Ohio, police officers Timothy Loehmann and Frank Garmback and 100 unknown 911 operators, police officers and city employees.
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks Live Stream: How to Watch Super Bowl XLIX Free Online (NBC TV Info)
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will vie for the championship in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona.
Indonesia To Execute 11 More Convicts On Death Row, Including 7 Foreigners
The Indonesian government is set to execute by firing squad 11 more convicts in death row including seven foreigners who are serving sentences for drug-related offenses.
ISIS Japan Hostage News Update: Kenji Goto Friends Launch Online Petition Urging Jordan to Help
Friends of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto launched an online petition urging Jordan to save him and 1st Lt. Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh, who are being held by Islamic State in Syria.
Taking A Selfie Is A Sin, Declares Muslim Cleric; Slams Islamic Women Who Take Selfies
An Indonesian Muslim cleric has declared that taking selfies is a sin as he criticized Muslim women for shamelessly posting selfies.
Joan Rivers Cause of Death Latest News: Daughter Melissa Rivers Files Malpractice Suit Against Clinic, Doctors
Melissa Rivers has filed a malpractice lawsuit against an endoscopy clinic in New York City and its doctors who treated her mom, comedienne Joan Rivers, last August, which caused the latter to fall into a coma leading to her death.
Immigration Reform 2015 News: Boehner Draws Democrats' Fire With Threat To Sue Obama Over Immigration Policies
Republican House Speaker John Boehner drew fire from Democrats on Tuesday with his statement declaring his plans to sue President Barack Obama over his immigration program last year, which stopped the deportation of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Immigration Reform News 2015: U.S. Republicans Abandon Vote on Border Security Bill Amid Dissent
House Republicans abandoned their plan to vote for a committee-approved bill on border security, amid opposition from party members.
'Alien' Radio Signal 5.5 Billion Light Years From Earth Caught In Real Time In Australia
For the first time, an Australian scientist has seen live a radio signal from space beyond our Milky Way galaxy, which could be 5.5 billion light years away.
Muslim Woman Ordered To Remove Headscarf Hijab By Michigan Police, Decides to Sue
A Muslim woman has filed a case against the City of Dearborn Heights in Michigan and its police department, alleging that her religious rights were violated after she was ordered to remove her headscarf, or hijab, when she was booked following her arrest for traffic violation.
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Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds
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.
James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech
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 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.