Assault Charges Against George Zimmerman Dropped, Attorney Says
Separate assault charges against George Zimmerman, the man acquitted of the 2012 killing of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin, have been dropped.
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Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run in 2016
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has announced that he will not be running in the 2016 presidential election amid much hype and speculation.
California Hospital Confirms Patient Showing Signs of Ebola
The University of California at Davis Medical Center has confirmed that it is currently testing a patient for a possible Ebola infection.
'Big Bang Theory' Star to Play God In Broadway Play
Jim Parsons, one of the stars of the CBS sitcom \"The Big Bang Theory,\" recently announced that he will be playing the role of God in an upcoming Broadway production.
Malaysia Authorities Declare MH370 Disappearance an 'Accident'
Malaysian authorities announced this week that the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 has been declared an accident so grieving family members may receive compensation claims.
Roma Downey, Mark Burnett to Release 'Unveiled' Special With NBC
Hollywood power couple Roma Downey and Mark Burnett have announced their plans to produce a new special television series, \"Unveiled,\" on the NBC network this Spring.
Romney's Third Presidential Run Would Be Motivated By Mormon Faith, Friends Say
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has purportedly said that he will decide if he should run for U.S. president for a third time within two weeks, saying his Mormon faith is motivating him to give the election another try.
Mormon Leaders Call For Anti-Discrimination Laws for LGBT and Religious Communities
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday that it will be backing anti-discrimination laws for the LGBT community, as long as the laws also protect religious people from discrimination.
New England Suffers Brunt of Nor'easter Blizzard
The highly-anticipated winter storm Juno that was expected to dump feet of snow in Pennsylvania and New York spared several northeastern states, with the brunt of its force going to Boston, Massachusetts and other coastal New England cities.
Government Employee Flying Drone that Crashed at White House, Secret Service Says
The White House in Washington, D.C. went into lockdown mode early Monday when a small drone reportedly crashed into the side of the building.
Sen. John McCain Slams 'Obsessive' Critics of 'American Sniper'
Arizona Senator John McCain has spoken out regarding criticism of the new film \"American Sniper,\" calling those who criticize the film \"obsessive.\"
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
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.