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MLB Rumors: San Francisco Giants Make Mike Leake Top Priority; Bumgarner, Posey, Pence Land On MLB's Top 10 Best-Selling Jerseys
The San Francisco Giants have shown interest in signing starting pitcher Mike Leake again in the off-season and the player said that he expects his agents and the team to start negotiations soon. Meanwhile, a recent statement by the Major League Baseball revealed that three Giants players made it to the league’s best-selling jerseys.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets To Sign Alessandro Gentile In 2016; Motiejunas Returns to Practice, Cleared To Take Full-Speed Steps
The Houston Rockets are reportedly looking to bring in sensational guard Alessandro Gentile from Italy for the 2016-2017 campaign. The 22-year-old wing player was chosen as the 53rd pick during the 2014 NBA Draft. Power forward Donatas Motiejunas has yet to be given a timetable on when he will be cleared for practices. However, he is reportedly already permitted to begin making full-speed steps.

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NBA Rumors: Charlotte Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Out for Weeks Due to Dislocated Shoulder; Hornets To Sign Veteran Damien Wilkins
Small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist could miss the start of the regular season after suffering from a dislocated shoulder during the Charlotte Hornets’ recent preseason opener against the Orlando Magic. With MKG’s recent injury and subsequent absence, the team may have felt the need to strengthen its wing positions. It reportedly did so by acquiring former N.C. State player Damien Wilkins on Monday.

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Release Date For HTC One M8, Xperia Z1, LG G2, Galaxy Note 4
A new list claiming to enumerate a multitude of handsets scheduled to be upgraded to the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS has just been leaked online. The leak reveals that several handsets from major device makers such as Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, Asus, along with other Asian manufacturers are set to receive the latest Android version from Google.

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Washington Nationals Lay off Manager Matt Williams; Ian Desmond Might Leave Nationals Next Year
The Washington Nationals, after failing to reach the Major League Baseball playoffs, have announced that manager Matt Williams was officially relieved of his duties. The move was revealed on Monday, one day after the regular season ended.

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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.
