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Michael Vick Lobbies For Animal Protection Bill
In what can be best described as a head-turning change in public perception, NFL quarterback Michael Vick is now campaigning to help protect the welfare of animals. A controversial figure due to his past involvement in illegal dog fighting, Vick visited the Pennsylvania state capital in Harrisburg to lobby for the passage of a bill that would protect dogs and cats from being left alone in unattended cars.
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Stephen Curry Of Golden State Warriors: The Best Ever?
The Golden State Warriors have started the defense of their 2014-15 NBA championship in fine fashion. At the time of this writing, the Warriors are 15-0 and are within shouting distance of the NBA's best ever opening record of 16-0. The team's leader Stephen Curry is already in route to another MVP championship to go with his award from last season. The 6'3" guard is rightfully earning his reputation as professional basketball's best shooter ever.
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Nick Saban Peppers Press Conference With Obscenities
Nick Saban is at it again. The irascible head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide dressed down another reporter during a press conference ahead of a late-season non-conference matchup with the Charleston Southern College Buccanneers. A warm-up game prior to next week's Iron Bowl rivalry with Auburn, Charleston Southern is a small Division I FCS school out of the Big South Conference that in any sensible world should be a cakewalk for the nation's Number 2 squad. However, Saban did his best to dest
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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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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
