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Jeremy Lin Signs 2-Year Deal With Charlotte Hornets: ‘God Has Always Worked Things out for My Good’
NBA All-Star Jeremy Lin has decided to sign with the Charlotte Hornets in a two-year deal, ending his free agency run. He made the bombshell announcement on social media Wednesday.

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For Reasons Unknown, 20 Iraqi Christian Refugees Detained in Southern California: ‘Almost Free, But Not Quite Free’
A group of 20 Iraqi Christians have been held in a southern California detention facility run by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, for over four months. They are part of the Chaldean Christian community and want to claim asylum from the terror group known as ISIS.

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Judge Could Release Tennessee ‘Christian Minister’ Who Threatened to Kill New York’s Muslim Community
Self-described “Christian minister” Robert Doggart of Tennessee has been accused of planning a terror attack against Muslims in New York. However, a federal judge has decided to release him on bail, which has received criticism from civil rights activists.

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Candace Cameron Bure Defends Oregon Bakery Forced to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple Over Discrimination Charges
American actress Candace Cameron Bure has come out in defense of an Oregon bakery that has been ordered to pay $135,000 for refusing to bake a gay wedding cake for a lesbian couple. She made her views known on ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” on Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: Jeremy Lin And Nick Young Considered For Trades
The trading season continues within the NBA, and the Los Angeles Lakers have looked at sending Jeremy Lin and Nick Young to separate teams as part of any potential trade deal.

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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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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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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.
