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Lawyers for Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof challenge federal trial, seek dropping of death penalty
Lawyers for Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof challenge federal trial, seek dropping of death penalty

Lawyers for Dylann Roof, the suspect in the shooting and killing of nine people inside the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina in June last year, are challenging the federal hate crimes law which their client has been accused of breaking even as they seek to convince prosecutors not to pursue the death penalty.

Ex-religious brother pleads guilty to stealing U.S. church money, agrees to return $220,000 he stole
Ex-religious brother pleads guilty to stealing U.S. church money, agrees to return $220,000 he stole

A former religious brother reached a deal to plead guilty and repay money amounting to $220,000 that he stole from a Pennsylvania church for several years.

New York human rights panel upholds women-only hours policy at public pools to accommodate religious beliefs
New York human rights panel upholds women-only hours policy at public pools to accommodate religious beliefs

New York City's Human Rights Commission (HRC) has upheld a decision allowing women-only swimming hours at two public pools to accommodate religious beliefs.

\'Thank you Jesus\': Sprinter who was told she could never run again qualifies for Olympics after record-breaking run
'Thank you Jesus': Sprinter who was told she could never run again qualifies for Olympics after record-breaking run

After undergoing knee surgery in 2008, American sprinter English Gardner was told she could never run again. But her doctors did not know that God has another thing in mind for her.

\'God really works\': Girl sent flying into the air by speeding car says she owes her life to one man\'s prayer
'God really works': Girl sent flying into the air by speeding car says she owes her life to one man's prayer

Amazing divine miracles sometimes happen during life-and-death struggles. One such miracle happened last Saturday in Greenwood, Indiana, when a 14-year-old girl was struck by a speeding vehicle, tossing her into the air before crashing to the ground.

Is demonic possession real? Leading U.S. psychiatrist says \'yes\' and it\'s on the rise
Is demonic possession real? Leading U.S. psychiatrist says 'yes' and it's on the rise

Science could not exactly prove it, but world renowned psychiatrist Dr. Richard Gallagher fully believes that demonic possession is real.

\'Duck Dynasty\' siblings Sadie and John Luke challenge men to treat women with respect
'Duck Dynasty' siblings Sadie and John Luke challenge men to treat women with respect

"Duck Dynasty" stars John Luke and Sadie Robertson teamed up recently to create a YouTube video encouraging men to be more respectful of their siblings and other women.

Joel Osteen tells Christians: Don\'t try to change things that only God can
Joel Osteen tells Christians: Don't try to change things that only God can

Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church has often encouraged Christians not to worry. This time, he is urging people not to lose sleep over things they can't do anything about.

Lecrae bashes \'All Lives Matter\' movement, says mantra insults black community
Lecrae bashes 'All Lives Matter' movement, says mantra insults black community

Grammy Award-winning Christian hip hop artist Lecrae is deploring the popular "All Lives Matter" mantra and movement because he thinks it's insulting to the black community.

\'Mankind has bastardised religion,\' says \'Free State of Jones\' lead actor Matthew McConaughey
'Mankind has bastardised religion,' says 'Free State of Jones' lead actor Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey, who stars as the militant Southern Unionist Newton Knight in the Civil War biopic "Free State of Jones," says Knight's moral code and biblical foundation are just a few things that really impressed him.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star Phil Robertson offers one clear proof that God is real
'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson offers one clear proof that God is real

"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson cannot understand why some people still refuse to believe in the existence of God even though they acknowledge Him every time they use the calendar.

Pastor Rick Warren shares four secrets to answered prayers
Pastor Rick Warren shares four secrets to answered prayers

When it comes to prayer, Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church says Christians should follow Nehemiah's example and pray in earnest so God will answer their prayers.

No compromise: Die-hard conservatives walk out of Anglican talks on gay relationships
No compromise: Die-hard conservatives walk out of Anglican talks on gay relationships

A small group of conservative Anglicans will boycott the Church of England's private talks on sexuality in a reflection of intense divides within its governing synod.

Kim Davis faces another lawsuit — from a man who wants to marry his computer
Kim Davis faces another lawsuit — from a man who wants to marry his computer

County clerk Kim Davis from Rowan, Kentucky—who was thrust into the spotlight after she refused to sign same-sex wedding certificates—is now facing another lawsuit.

Pastor Robert Jeffress says evangelicals should vote for Donald Trump because \'at least he likes us\'
Pastor Robert Jeffress says evangelicals should vote for Donald Trump because 'at least he likes us'

As far as Pastor Robert Jeffress of the First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas is concerned, evangelical Christians would definitely benefit a lot with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the White House.

Dolly Parton says Hillary Clinton might be a good president — but denies endorsing her
Dolly Parton says Hillary Clinton might be a good president — but denies endorsing her

Popular country singer Dolly Parton—known for hit singles such as "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You"—appeared to have endorsed Democratic presidential bet Hillary Clinton when she said America would benefit under a female presidency.