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Video Shows Black Man Tased Twice, Died Under Chicago Police Custody, Sparks Intense Scrutiny over Police Brutality
This week, a new video of police brutality in Chicago surfaced. The video intensified scrutiny of how Chicago handles excessive police violence. Some believe Chicago is more corrupt that Ferguson municipality.

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Scandal Season 5 Spoilers, Cast, Release Date: New Couple and Love Triangle?
"Scandal" Season 5 is around the corner and fans cannot wait. According to some speculations, there is a high chance that Huck and Quinn, played by Gullermo Diaz and Katie Lowes would be romantically involved again. The President on the other hand, just might get over Olivia Pope soon and move on to someone new.

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North Face Apparel Founder Douglas Tompkins Dies of Severe Hypothermia After Kayaking Accident
The founder of The North Face apparel company, Douglas Tompkins passed away on Tuesday. He was 72.

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Department of Homeland Security In Crisis: 72 Employees Part Of Terror Watch List, Refugee Screening Process Weak
The Department of Homeland Security have signficant number of employees who are also under the US terrorist watch list. A Democratic lawmaker expressed that this could not be more worrying, coupled with the fact that DHS continues to fail inspections with regard its internal safety mechanisms.

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Unless ISIS Atrocities Against Christians in Iraq and Syria Recognized as 'Genocide' No Justice Can Be Achieved, Agency Says
As ISIS continue to engage in grave human rights violation against Christians in Iraq and Syria, many were wondering why the United States would not use the word "genocide" to describe the Islamic State militant's extreme actions. While ISIS has clearly stated its intention to remove all Christians from their self-declared "caliphate", critics claimed that the Obama Administration do not see it as a form of genocide.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
