Texas Court Postpones Execution of Inmate Pending New DNA Testing Evidence
A Texas court on Tuesday postponed the execution of a 35-year-old man convicted of killing a correctional officer in 2009.
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Brazilian Executed in Indonesia Unaware He Was About to Face Firing Squad, Claims Priest
Amidst the worldwide protests and pleas from governments and families, Indonesia executed on Wednesday eight drug convicts including two Australian members of the Bali Nine but granted reprieve to a female Filipino convict.
Obamacare Contraception Ruling News 2015: Supreme Court Rejects Lower Court Verdict Favoring Obamacare Contraception Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out a ruling by an appeals court that favored the Obamacare requirement for employers to provide women with access to contraception and sterilization.
Nepal Exodus Begins as Thousands Flee Quake-Ravaged Capital Amid Aftershocks; Over 3,700 Dead
At least 940,000 children in areas struck by the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Nepal are "in urgent need of humanitarian assistance," according to UNICEF.
Terror Attack Plot on Church in France: 3 Held, Prime Suspect Identified By Police
Three people are in the custody of the French police after they were suspected of being the accomplices of an Algerian man, who is the prime suspect in a plan to attack a church.
Mom Gives Birth in Office, Suffocates Baby in Plastic Bag; 25-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Michigan
A 25-year-old mom in Michigan has been charged with killing her own baby after giving birth to him and placing the newborn in a plastic bag in her office.
Wisconsin Church Scraps 44-Year-Old Pig Wresting Event After Accusations of Animal Crime
A Catholic church in Wisconsin has decided to scrap its annual pig wrestling event after an online petition was launched branding the tradition as a crime.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Update for Galaxy Note 4 for T-Mobile Users Approved; Release Date Set for This Week
Owners of T-Mobile's Galaxy Note 4 can now rejoice as Android 5.0 Lollipop update will be coming to their devices soon.
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether to Declare Same-Sex Marriages Legal Nationwide in All States
On April 28, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments from supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage, as it decides whether to uphold the policy or strike it down.
Al-Qaeda Suspects Arrested in Foiled Plot to Attack Vatican, Targeting Pope Francis
Ten people were arrested Friday by Italian police on suspicion on planning to target the Vatican and launch attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, prosecutors said.
Thousands Rally to Support American Flag After Flag-Walking Anti-Racism Protest Incident in Georgia
A university in Georgia has suspended its operations on April 24 as thousands held a rally on that day to express support for the American flag.
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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.