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God using Donald Trump to wake up America, says Christian faith speaker
For a famous Christian faith speaker, Trump is serving as an instrument for God and a modern "prophetic voice" to wake up America, which has recently strayed from Christian values.
70 years after dropping A-bombs on Japan, US seeks $1-trillion nuke arsenal upgrade
At present, the US seems to be poised towards maintaining its nucler arsenal. In fact, the Obama administration is proposing that the US government spend $1 trillion in the next three decades to buy replacement systems and even upgrade its existing nuclear bombs and warheads.
US immigration row: Court wants detained moms and kids freed, but DOJ files appeal
The US Department of Justice has filed an appeal to ask a court to reverse its ruling last month that would pave way for the release of detained immigrants mothers and children who entered the US border illegally and held at family detention facilities.
Company sees 'future of abundance' as it launches bottled drink that replaces meal
After being launched as an easy-to-mix powder last year, Soylent, the oddly named meal replacement made in Los Angeles, has been made available for preorder in pre-mixed and ready-to-drink 16 ounce bottles.
Why no public outcry this time? Unarmed white American teen fatally shot by cop
An unarmed 19-year-old male was shot and killed by a police officer in South Carolina but unlike other cases, this did not spark public outcry because he was white, a lawyer said.
Texas judge orders man to marry girlfriend and write Bible verses or else face jail time
A couple were forced to marry at a Texas courthouse after a judge sentenced the man to marry his girlfriend or be imprisoned.
For longer life as God desires, new study finds that eating spicy food can be helpful
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences recently published a study a scientific journal, The BMJ, where they established a link between consumption of spicy food items and longevity.
Drugs that could've victimised Christians: US Coast Guard intercepts submarine packed with $181-M worth of cocaine
The United States Coast Guard intercepted last month a semi-submersible vessel carrying some 12,000 pounds of cocaine in the eastern Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Mexico.
Christian leaders in Syria can't contact flock after ISIS kidnapping spree, takeover of city
The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that members of the extremist organization had already taken over the strategically important town of al-Qaryatayn in western Syria.
Alabama joins Louisiana, New Hampshire in cutting funds to Planned Parenthood
Alabama and Louisiana have cut funding to Planned Parenthood in the wake of videos released by anti-abortion activists that allegedly pertained to the sale foetal tissues to medical researchers.
Oregon bakers sued by lesbian couple believe God will eventually triumph
The Christian bakery owners in Oregon who refused to serve a same-sex marriage has faced a lot of backlash from the public, not to mention some pretty harsh legal battles. But through it all, they have maintained calm and optimism, expressing faith that God will triumph in the end.
Roma Downey's 'Answered Prayers' gets better time slot after drawing rave reviews
Christian producer Roma Downey's new show called "Answered Prayers" has just been given a better time slot after it has received rave reviews from fans and prayer leaders from all across America.
'Ex Machina' film alludes to the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, says priest
Denver-based priest Father Nathan Goebel believes that the science fiction thriller film "Ex Machina" by Alex Garland is a new take on the Old Testament, since it has allusions to the garden of Eden and retells the story of Adam and Eve, but with a twist.
Allow unrepentant gays in church? That's just plain wrong â Pastor Shane Idleman
Hillsong Church's senior Pastor Brian Houston might have welcomed all people, gay or straight into Hillsong Church, but Pastor Shane Idleman from Westside Christian Fellowship disagrees with his principle, saying that allowing homosexuals to engage in church activities all the while practicing a gay lifestyle is just wrong.
US Congress inquiry into Planned Parenthood widens
Several Planned Parenthood officials and three private bio-medical firms were targeted on Friday by a US congressional panel as lawmakers dig deeper into a controversy swirling around the women's health organization.
Kabul: Wave of attacks kill at least 42, hundreds injured
A wave of attacks on Afghan police, army and NATO installations in Kabul killed at least 42 people and wounded hundreds, dashing hope that Taliban insurgents might be weakened by a leadership struggle after news of their longtime leader's death.