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NBA Trade Rumors: New York Knicks Trade J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert, Waive Samuel Dalembert
New York Knicks president Phil Jackson tore up his team's roster Monday, engaging in a fire sale that involved trading with two other teams.

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Two NYPD Officers Shot in Bronx, But Are Expected to Survive
In light of the deaths of officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, a new shooting incident has left two NYPD officers injured in the Bronx.

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SpaceX Rocket Launch Live Stream: Watch Online Unprecedented Attempt at Rocket Landing on Ocean Platform
In an effort that has never been attempted before in the history of rocket science and space exploration, SpaceX will try to land a rocket on a floating platform early Tuesday morning.

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St. Louis Rams Owner Wants to Bring NFL Team to Los Angeles
No NFL team has made Los Angeles its home base since 1994. However, it could happen soon in a proposed bigger venue if St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke gets his way.

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Kobe Bryant Frustrated by Performances of Jeremy Lin and Rest of LA Lakers team
NBA veteran Kobe Bryant has been frustrated by how Jeremy Lin and the rest of the Lakers team performed so far on the basketball court this season. Even Lin has acknowledged that assessment about his performance, which has had "inconsistency."

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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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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.

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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.
