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Washington Redskins' Jordan Reed Suffers from Quadricep Inquiry, Dashon Goldson 'Drives The Bus' For Redskins' Defense
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed was in limited position during the team’s practice on Thursday due to a quadricep muscle injury to his thigh. This has led the Redskins to officially announce Reed’s status as “questionable” for Week 2.

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Charlotte Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Makes Fun of Jeremy Lin's Security Issue, Aaron Harrison to Survive Hornets' Final Cut
The Charlotte Hornets have recently started voluntary workouts and it looks like some of the old and new players are getting along well. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist apparently heard about Jeremy Lin’s trouble getting past the Hornets Arena security and decided to put up a hilarious follow-up.

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BlackBerry Venice Release Date, Specs: BlackBerry's Sliding Android Lollipop Smartphone Coming to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon
BlackBerry’s Android-powered slider smartphone has been the subject of several leaks in the past months. Now, a set of newly leaked images of the Canadian company’s BlackBerry Venice handset has once again made the rounds online. They show the model’s chassis design, user interface, as well as other features. Interestingly, they also provide hints on how BlackBerry plans to modify Google’s Android OS.

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Nexus 6 2015 Release Date, Specs: Mint-Colored LG Nexus 5X Spotted
Google will soon launch two new 2015 editions of its Nexus handsets, believed to be the LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6. Both models have already been featured in several leaks over the past weeks. Now, a purported new benchmark result of the larger Nexus 6 has surfaced online, clearly showing that the co-branded Google smartphone runs the upcoming Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

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NBA News: Phoenix Suns' 2015 New Roster Includes Center Henry Sims, Forwards Cory Jefferson, Kyle Casey and Guards Deonte Burton, Terrico White
The Phoenix Suns have signed guards Deonte Burton and Terrico White, forwards Kyle Casey and Cory Jefferson, and center Henry Sims. The move, made official on Wednesday in a press release published by the NBA, brings the Suns’ roster to a total of 18 players.

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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.
