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Macintosh Apple Computer Turns 30
Yesterday marked the 30 year anniversary of Apple's Macintosh, the revolutionary personal computer that revived Apple's relevance in the computer market and solidified the company's reputation.

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Texas Man Removes Life Support from Pregnant Wife Marlise Munoz
After spending two-months watching his brain-dead pregnant wife lie on her hospital bed, Erick Munoz has his wish granted by a judge to remove life support from his wife, which would also kill the fetus.

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Justin Bieber's Mugshot: Arrest Sparks Celebrities Reactions on Twitter
Justin Bieber unavoidably became the hottest topic of Twitter following his DUI arrest and the release of his mugshot on Thursday. The pop star was arrested outside a residential area in Miami Beach for driving his yellow Lamborghini 55 to 60 mph in a 30 mph zone. Police reports state that Bieber tried to resist arrest and had bloodshot eyes along with odor that reeked of alcohol.

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Texas Governor Rick Perry Supports Pot Decriminalization, Not Legalization
The state of Texas was hit with surprising news all the way from Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum when Rep. Governor Rick Perry announced on Thursday that he supports the decriminalization - not legalization - of marijuana.

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Jeremy Lin Stars in Hilarious Volvo 2014 XC60 Workout Commercial (Video)
Volvo USA released a new advertisement for the 2014 XC60 on YouTube, starring NBA point guard Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets.

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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.
