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In some US hospitals, patients get charged over 10 times the cost of healthcare
The cost of healthcare in 50 hospitals in the United States is more than 10 times higher for uninsured patients compared to the actual cost for patient care, a recent study published on a medical journal revealed.
The UK's best flower festivals
With the fine weather of the last few weeks bringing Britain into full summer bloom, the traditional flower festivals in some of the country's most beautiful churches are underway. Here we bring you some of the best we know about.
Next Bishop of Crediton announced as Sarah Mullally
A former nurse and midwife who likes to fashion things out of clay has been chosen as the next Bishop of Crediton.
Arkansas denial of gay wedding validity is 'shameless disrespect', judge rules
Around 500 marriages have been in legal limbo since gay marriages were suspended less than a week after they began.
US set to send hundreds of troops to Iraq
A decision to send several hundred more trainers and advisers to help Iraqi forces is likely.
Armageddon 'foreshocks' already being felt, says Megachurch Pastor Greg Laurie
Pastor Greg Laurie of California's Harvest megachurch is warning people that the Armageddon is drawing near, especially since people are already feeling its "foreshocks."
EU referendum on track, but could an exit vote split the Union?
Parliament's debate highlighted passions that could split the Tory Party and re-open Scotland's bid for independence.
Olympic committee won't strip Bruce Jenner of his gold medal despite clamour
Despite the clamour of some people urging the International Olympic Committee and the Obama administration to revoke Bruce Jenner's gold medal given his recent sex change, the committee has no plans to do so.
Baltimore residents turn to prayer power to fight crime and violence
Baltimore people gathered together in prayer to stand against crime and violence in one of the deadliest months their town has experienced in decades.
North Carolina OKs bill seeking to curb abortion with extended 72-hour waiting period
On Wednesday, North Carolina's state legislature approved a bill that extends the state's abortion waiting period to 72 hours, uniting with four other states that have passed a similar law.
New dating app caters to people who prefer 'unconventional' relationships
A new dating app designed for people who want non-monogamous, open relationships has taken the internet since its launch last month, drawing 70,000 users.
US Christian education leaders seek protection for opposing same-sex marriage
Just this week, more than 70 leaders in Christian education petitioned for a law that seeks to protect schools from government discrimination based on their opinions about the biblical definition of marriage.
Woman turns down boyfriend's proposal after he presents her with ring on a bun
A man thought he was being pretty clever and funny when he proposed to his girlfriend at McDonald's, and even stuffed the engagement ring in the bun of a Crispy Chicken Deluxe meal. Sadly, his girlfriend did not think so and instead of the "yes" he was expecting, she gave him an incredulous look and said, "You're not serious."
Pope Francis says there is divine reason why man and woman are different
Pope Francis warned Puerto Rico bishops on Monday that "The value and beauty of marriage, based on the complementarity of man and woman, is lamentably being challenged by "gender ideology."
Transgenders medically fit to serve military â largest US doctors' group
Seeking to overturn a ban imposed by the federal government, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently affirmed that transgender individals are medically fit to join the United States' military.
Former transgender tells Caitlyn Jenner: Suicide always a risk after gender change
Ever since former Olympic medalist and Kardashian dad Bruce Jenner revealed his transformation from being a man into a woman named Caitlyn Jenner in the cover of Vanity Fair, a lot of people expressed strong views, and they either lauded or condemned his actions.