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'Godzilla El Niño' threatens US West Coast with super floods and mudslides this fall
The United States West Coast should brace for floods and mudslides later this year caused by what could be the most powerful El Niño on record developed, weather forecasters recently warned.
Good news for Christians: Connecticut Supreme Court outlaws death penalty
The Connecticut's Supreme Court recently outlawed death penalty, after two years of comprehensive review of the state's law on capital punishment.
70 years after war ends, Japanese Emperor expresses 'deep remorse'
"I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never be repeated," the Emperor said.
China explosion: Deadly sodium cyanide confirmed at Tianjin blast site
A series of new, small explosions have been heard and small fires have broken out.
Cuba: Kerry declares 'new era' as US flag is raised in Havana after 54 years
The US Secretary of State John Kerry also called for political change in Cuba.
Kayla Mueller was raped by Islamic State leader, US confirms
Mueller's parents were told by US officials that their daughter had been raped and tortured.
'I don't blame God,' says Florida pastor after losing 3 daughters in car accident
A family and a community are mourning after five people were killed in a car accident in DeSoto Country, Florida Sunday night.
Kentucky clerk's office defies court order, refuses to issue same-sex marriage license
A Kentucky clerk's office refused to issue marriage license to gay couples Thursday, despite a court ruling that ordered officials to follow the law and not their religious beliefs.
Democrats supporting Planned Parenthood found to be recipients of $25-M donations
Planned Parenthood workers and political action committees (PACs) have donated at least $25 million to Democrats over the past 15 years.
Islamic State's 'theology of rape' used to justify systematic abuse
Islamic State is systematically sexually exploiting captured women and children.
Hong Kong bishop urges end to cross removal campaign
A senior prelate of the Chinese Catholic church has called for prayer and fasting in support of the Christians of Zhejiang province where more than a thousand crosses and buildings have been removed or demolished.
Azerbaijan: Outrage at 'politically motivated' prison sentences for rights activists
An Azerbaijani couple were sentenced yesterday to eight-and-a-half and seven years in prison respectively.
Ukraine: Gay pride march banned after church leaders' protest
The court said the march "may pose a real danger and a threat to public order in the city".
Another US baker faces court's wrath for refusing to bake cake for same-sex couple
Colorado's Court of Appeals has ordered a Christian baker to provide wedding cakes to same-sex couple, upholding a ruling that he violated the state's anti-discrimination act.
China explosion may have been caused by firefighters using water, experts say
More than a dozen firefighters were among those killed by the massive explosions in Tianjin city.
Islamic State uses mustard gas in attack on Kurds
The attack is the first indication the militant group has obtained a banned chemical weapon.