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Priest killed in attack during Catholic church robbery in Phoenix

Two Arizona priests were attacked Wednesday evening in what appears to be a robbery. One priest died at the scene from a gunshot wound, and the other is in critical condition.

Jared Michael Padgett: Police search for motive in Oregon school shooting

There appears to be no link between deceased gunman Jared Michael Padgett and the student he killed at an Oregon high school on Tuesday, Troutdale police reported today.

Aunt poses as a man on Facebook, foils niece's plan for her murder

A Tuscaloosa woman has been arrested after asking a Facebook friend to kill her aunt, the aunt's fiancÃ©, cousin and the family's dog, according to court records.

Meriam Ibrahim supporters re-release video of Sudanese woman being flogged

A human rights organization re-released a video today of a Sudanese woman being flogged in order to draw further attention to the case of Meriam Ibrahim â sentenced to 100 lashes and death for apostasy.

World Cup 2014: Bibles being distributed to thousands

Outreach organization Bible Society of Brazil will minister to thousands, if not millions, in Brazil during the FIFA World Cup.

Teen falls off cliff but survives after praying that angels would protect her

18-year-old Cherelle LaGrou and her mother, Shelly, told reporters that they prayed for angels to protect her as she clung to the side of an Alaskan cliff on Tuesday.

Megachurch pastor Ronnie Floyd elected as Southern Baptist Convention president

Rev. Ronnie Floyd of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) on June 10.

South Korean police raid church compound in search of Sewol ferry owner

South Korean police raided the Evangelical Baptist Church Wednesday in search of 73-year-old businessman Yoo Byung-eun.

Avatar 2: Sigourney Weaver to appear in 'Avatar' sequels in new 'challenging' role

In a statement released yesterday, famed director James Cameron announced that Sigourney Weaver will be returning for the "Avatar" sequels.

Boko Haram kidnaps 20 women and three men

Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram kidnapped 20 women and girls and three men Thursday from Garkin Fulani, a nomadic community in Chibok, Borno State.

The 2014 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting begins today

The 2014 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting begins today in Baltimore, Maryland. This year's theme is "Show Us Your Glory."

Oregon Reynolds high school shooting suspect dead: School on lockdown, 1 victim dead

In a developing story, a student at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Oregon opened fire at about 8 a.m. this morning, and the armed suspect was killed around 9:20 a.m.

When is Father's Day 2014? Unique gift ideas for dad

It may be hard to shop for the father in your life if there aren't obvious needs, or if a specific gift hasn't been requested. Here are some gift ideas and online bargains to get the creative juices flowing.

United Methodist pastors urge the church to remain unified in face of same-sex marriage debate

Several hundred Methodist pastors signed a petition Friday asking the United Methodist Church not to split over the same-sex marriage debate.

Five Special Ops soldiers killed in possible friendly fire incident in Afghanistan

Five Special Ops soldiers were killed Monday in a possible friendly fire incident in Afghanistan.