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'Baby Doe' Identified As Bella Bond, Mother, Boyfriend Charged in Death of Toddler Found on Boston Harbor Beach
Three months ago, the remains of a 2-1/2-year-old girl was found on a Boston Harbor beach. Today, Massachusetts officials believe that she was murdered and on Friday arrested her mother and her mother's 35-year-old boyfriend, according to a county prosecutor.
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Deputy Kentucky Clerk Questions Validity of Marriage Licenses Altered By His Boss Kim Davis
A deputy for the Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who was jailed after refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, questioned on Friday the validity of the licenses he has issued since his boss' return.
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New Yorkers in Favor of Raising Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour: Poll
A solid majority of New York state residents are in favor of raising the minimum wage over the next several years to $15 an hour, according to a new poll released on Friday.
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John Kerry Meets Israeli Opposition Leader Issac Herzog in London
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met briefly with Israeli opposition leader Isaac Herzog in London on Friday where they discussed crises in the Middle East, the Iran nuclear agreement, and current tensions in Jerusalem.
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Federal Reserve Likely to Raise Interest Rates in December: BlackRock's Rieder
The Federal Reserve will likely raise U.S. interest rates at its December policy meeting, Rick Rieder, chief investment officer of global fixed income at BlackRock said on Friday, adding that even a year-end hike was not a sure thing.
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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.
