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President Obama asks Congress to use military force against ISIS

President Obama asked Congress to allow a limited amount of ground troops to fight against the Islamic State (IS) on Wednesday.
$Student punished for saying \'God Bless America\'$
Student punished for saying 'God Bless America'

A Florida student was reprimanded this week after saying "God bless America" at the conclusion of the morning announcements.
Kurdish forces advance on Mosul; airstrikes heaviest since August

Kurdish forces advance on Mosul
Clarence Thomas issues strong dissent on gay marriage ruling

Justice Clarence Thomas admonished the Supreme Court after its decision not to issue a stay on Alabama's gay marriage ruling on Monday.
Mormon blogger John Dehlin excommunicated from LDS Church

Controversial blogger John Dehlin is no longer a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints after an excommunication hearing held on Sunday.
$Former ISIS member explains why he joined terrorist group, and why he left: \'They see it as something a lot grander than what the reality is\'$
Former ISIS member explains why he joined terrorist group, and why he left: 'They see it as something a lot grander than what the reality is'

In a recent interview, he explained his reasons for linking with the terrorists in Syria, and gave an inside look into what life was like as a fighter for the caliphate.
Ousted HGTV duo the Benham brothers say biblical principles are under attack

Outspoken Christians Jason and David Benham wrote an op-ed on FoxNews.com this week asserting that upholding biblical principles can make Christians targets for persecution.
Obama hid support for gay marriage for years, claims former advisor

Former Obama strategist David Axelrod claims in his new book that the US President hid his inclinations toward supporting gay marriage during his 2008 campaign.
$Bobby Brown says \'God is hearing our prayers\'; family issues statement on Bobbi Kristina$
Bobby Brown says 'God is hearing our prayers'; family issues statement on Bobbi Kristina

The Brown family has issued a statement blasting false media reports and thanking fans for praying for Bobbi Kristina on Tuesday.
Baby girl still waiting for liver donor after dad donates to twin sister

The Wagner family is hoping for a miracle to save one of their twin daughters, after a liver transplant gave the other toddler a fighting chance.
$Anonymous targets ISIS: \'You will be treated like a virus, and we are the cure\'$
Anonymous targets ISIS: 'You will be treated like a virus, and we are the cure'

Anonymous targets ISIS: 'You will be treated like a virus, and we are the cure'
$Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine: \'This is a war between Christians\'$
Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine: 'This is a war between Christians'

Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine