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Barack and Michelle Obama Speak Up on Daughters Malia, Sasha; The White House 'Definitely' Brought Them Closer
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama believe their daughters Malia and Sasha Obama have the necessary preparations to go out into the real world by the time their family leaves the White House next month. However, careful as they will ever be, the couple is quite uncertain whether they are ready to let their girls go.

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Oscars 2017 Nominations, Predictions: 'La La Land,' 'Manchester by the Sea' Dominate the List; Academy Says Jimmy Kimmel Will Be A "Sharp and Funny" Host
Film critics and awards analysts have been discussing possible Oscar frontrunners for the past months; this week, however, things have really begun to heat up for the awards season.

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San Francisco Homelessness: Over 70 News Outlets Come Together, Cover One of the City's Most Persistent Troubles
In San Francisco, an estimated number of 13,000 individuals experience homelessness in a single year. However, this figure remains ambiguous and is merely based on community volunteers and agencies’ point-in-time count.

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2017 Grammy Awards Nominations: Beyonce, Kanye, Rihanna and Drake Take Lead, See Complete List Here
The 2017 Grammy Awards nominations are officially out after being announced Tuesday morning, and many of the music industry’s biggest and brightest artists are set to go head-to-head once more to take these honors.

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Mayans MC Update: ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Spinoff Is Finally On Its Way to FX, Former Cast Members Speak Up
A pilot order has been placed by FX for the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff titled ‘Mayans MC.’ The show puts the spotlight on the motorcycle club’s rivals, known as the Mayans.
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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.
