CDC: California Measles Outbreak Matches Philippines Strain
Health officials are genetically linking the recent Disneyland measles outbreak to a similar outbreak in the Philippines that is currently circulating the Asian country.
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Nancy Pelosi Defends Obama Administration After Texas Judge Blocks Immigration Order
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has spoken out in support of the Obama administration after a federal judge in Texas blocked the Commander-in-Chief\'s executive order on immigration.
Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Obama's Immigration Executive Order
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked President Barack Obama\'s recent executive order on immigration, resulting in strong condemnation from the White House.
Pope Francis Decries Recent Islamic State Beheading of Egyptian Christians
Pope Francis has denounced the recent beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya at the hands of the Islamic State terror group.
'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton Expecting First Child With Husband Adam Dirks
The \"Soul Surfer\' Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003, announced with her husband Adam Dirks this week that they are expecting their first child together.
Katy Perry Prayed, Spoke to God Ahead of Super Bowl Performance
Pop singer Katy Perry said in a recent interview that she meditated and prayed ahead of the recent Super Bowl XLIX game, during which she performed a multiple-song halftime show.
Kanye West Recants Grammy Comments About Beck
Rap artist Kanye West has recanted his rant against fellow artist Beck at the 2015 Grammys, when West said he believed Beyonce should have won Album of the Year.
U.S. Declares German Rapper As Islamic State Terrorist
The U.S. has declared a former rapper to be a global terrorist due to his connection with the Islamic State terrorist group.
NYC Church to Take Walmart to Court In Spring Over Gun Sales
A church in New York City is making headlines as it prepares to square off against massive retailer WalMart in court this spring regarding the chain\'s sale of guns with high-capacity magazines similar to firearms used in recent mass killings.
Beyonce Performs Gospel Song 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord' at Grammys
Beyonce has sparked a social media buzz due to her live performance at the 2015 Grammys Sunday night, when she performed the Gospel staple "Take My Hand, Precious Lord."
Brian Williams Criticized For 'Misremembering' Iraq War Experience
NBC newscaster Brian Williams is receiving criticism from veterans' service groups for claims he made regarding the Iraq War and helicopter he was allegedly in in 2003.
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Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.