School Bans Use of Gender Greetings 'Ms.' and 'Mr.'
A New York City school has made the decision to go gender-neutral, reportedly encouraging staff to no longer use gender-specific salutations when greeting colleagues or students.
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Jesse Ventura Blasts 'American Sniper,' Calls Chris Kyle 'Liar'
Former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura has said he refuses to see the new film \"American Sniper,\" calling the Navy SEAL the film is based on a \"liar.\"
Sarah Palin Says 'Of Course' She's Interested in 2016 Election
Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin recently said that \"of course\" she would consider running for president in the upcoming 2016 election.
Mother of Japanese Hostage Held By Islamic State Pleads For Son's Release
The Japanese mother of one of the hostages held by the Islamic State has issued a plea to the Japanese Prime Minister to help free her son.
Michelle Obama Sparks Backlash By Forgoing Headscarf In Saudi Arabia
First Lady Michelle Obama is sparking backlash after she failed to wear a headscarf during a recent visit to the conservative Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia.
Measles Outbreak Spreads to 7 States, Health Officials Warn of More Cases
The measles outbreak that started over the holiday season at Disneyland in Southern California has now spread to seven states, as well as Mexico, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Government Employee Admits to Drinking When Drone Crashed Into White House
The Secret Service has now announced that the government employee who flew a drone into the White House earlier this week was inebriated when he did so.
Boston Hit Worst By Blizzard, More Snow to Come
The New England city of Boston, Massachusetts continues to get walloped by winter storm Juno on Tuesday, dumping feet of snow while other northeastern states avoided the massive winter storm.
Atheist Bill Maher Calls 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle 'Psychopath Patriot'
Atheist Bill Maher has spoken out regarding the recent "American Sniper" film, calling deceased U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle a "psychopath patriot."
Atheist Teacher Sues School Over Firing
A former high school teacher in Middlebury, Indiana is suing his school district, claiming he was fired for being atheist.
Saudi Arabia Appoints New Leader After King Abdullah's Death
Saudi Arabia swiftly ushered in a new king this week following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who passed away Friday after spending days in the hospital due to a lung infection.
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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.