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Farrah Abraham Auditions for NBC's 'Days of Our Lives'
Farrah Abraham, a former MTV reality star, is reportedly offered a role as a prostitute on NBC’s Days of Our Lives.
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Yosemite Fire 2013 Map Update: Rim Fire Contained 20% by Monday Evening
Nearly 3,700 firefighters working on the ground and from the air have fought the California wildfire near the Yosemite National Park, known as the Rim Fire, and established 20% containment, up from 15% at the beginning of the day.

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US Destroyers 'Ready' to Strike Syria; Obama Prepares Rationale for Possible Attack
Four U.S. destroyers are “ready to go” in striking Syria as soon as President Obama gives the green light. Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence agencies is reported to have intercepted communications aimed at proving Syria’s Bashar Assad as the perpetrator behind Wednesday’s chemical weapons attack that killed hundreds of civilians, the Associated Press reports.
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Yosemite National Park Fire Threatens Water, Electrical Supply for SF Bay Area
The Yosemite wildfire in California, known as Rim Fire, has burned over 234 square miles of land or 149,780 acres in the Sierra Nevada, threatening the shutdown of the main source of electrical and water supply for the 2.6 million people in San Francisco Bay Area.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Indians Live Streaming 2013 MLB, TV/Radio Schedules: MVP Candidate Mike Trout to Play
The Cleveland Indians are facing off the Los Angeles Angels at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California at 10:05 PM ET on Aug. 19.

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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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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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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.

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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.
