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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Deployed to Texas Tornado Site
Crisis-trained Billy Graham Evangelistic Association chaplains were deployed to help minister to those affected by the "year's deadliest" tornadoes that ripped through Hood County Wednesday night.

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Kermit Gosnell Found Guilty of Murdering Three Babies in Illegal Late-term Abortions
A Philadelphia abortion doctor was found guilty on Monday of murdering three babies during late-term abortions at his clinic.

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DNA Test Confirms Ariel Castro is Father of Girl Born in Captivity
Castro, 52-- already charged with kidnapping and rape — could face new counts of aggravated murder for beating his victims until they suffered miscarriages, officials said

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Rhode Island Becomes 10th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Rhode Island became the 10th state to allow same-sex marriage after Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the bill into law on Thursday, following a final 56-15 vote in the StateHouse.
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In Tears, George W. Bush Dedicates Library Bearing His Name
With tears in his eyes, former President George W. Bush said on Thursday that he had "the honor of a lifetime" to lead the nation during his presidency as he dedicated the library, museum and policy center that bear his name.

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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.
