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New record labels make Christian music more appealing to mainstream listeners
Maxx Recordings and Storysong are two new record labels that are pushing contemporary Christian music further into the limelight and making it more appealing to a wider audience.

Natalie Grant agrees to pose for mag cover wearing 'completely modest' swimsuit
Wearing a swimsuit for a magazine cover was not something that Christian singer Natalie Grant planned on doing, but after much prayer and reflection, she decided it would be a good idea to show the world just how fit she is "physically and spiritually."

Lion's death seen drawing more outrage in US than the killing of blacks by the police
While celebrities and politicians were quick to condemn the shooting of Cecil The Lion, activists from several groups decried their lack of sympathy for the African-American people who lost their lives due to racial discrimination in U.S.

US East Coast, Midwest sizzle from heat wave as temperatures near record highs
Areas in the United States' East Coast and Midwest have been sizzling the past few days due to a dangerous heat wave that has been affecting millions of Americans and pushing temperatures to record highs.

Life from space rocks? Scientists find complex molecules on comet's surface
Complex molecules that could be key building blocks of life were discovered on the surface of Comet 67P/ChuryumovÂ-Gerasimenko, according to a new research published by ESA scientists in a special edition of the journal "Science."

Pastors, please stop doing this one thing
Yes, it still happens. In 2015. Pastors and worship leaders still tell people to move a few rows forward to the front of the church. Let us be the generation to stop the madness.

The faith of President Obama - in six quotes and one hymn
The idea that President Barack Obama is a passionate and committed follower of Jesus Christ is a controversial subject in the US, but there is a lot of evidence that his faith is genuine.

Dawkins' disciples are 'laughably, comically wrong', claims apologist
Andy Bannister punctures the arguments of 'new atheists' with well-aimed pins and offers thought-provoking alternatives.

Bin Laden relatives 'killed in private jet crash' in Britain
A private jet crashed in southern England on Friday, killing four people on board, a spokesman for Britain's Hampshire police service said.

Israeli soldiers shoot dead Palestinian teenager near Gaza border
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian teenager near the border fence in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, Palestinian medical officials said.

Hillary Clinton's presidential drive seen losing steam as public approval rating falls
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the strongest among the Democrat presidential candidates, seems to be losing her steam after only six weeks of putting her campaign for the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections into high gear.
Gangs terrify Los Angeles community with online bet to kill 100 people in 100 days
Two Los Angeles gangs are betting to kill 100 people in 100 days, and sparking Twitter and Instagram users to make a warning under the hashtag #100Days100Nights.

Hike in number of Syrian refugees entering US raises concern on possible terror links
The number of Syrian refugees and asylum-seekers in the United States has risen in the past few years, raising concerns about their terror ties.

Mexicans protest Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, contraceptive bill
Thousands of people held rallies in different parts of Mexico to protest against same-sex marriage and a proposed law that will provide girls access to contraceptives without parental consent.

Sadie Robertson seeks to inspire people as she shares her faith in new YouTube video
There is reason for Sadie Robertson's fans to celebrate, since the teenage star of "Duck Dynasty" is up to her usual plans to share her Christian faith and inspire people who are feeling down with the creation of a new YouTube video called "The New Different."

Why does Billy Graham's grandson Tullian want to let people see him at his worst?
Billy Graham's grandson Tullian Tchividjian, who has admitted to an extramarital affair several weeks back has now provided an update regarding "the good, the bad, and the ugly" parts of his life as he now struggles to find a job and keep his family intact.