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Who won? Results of Missouri’s Primary Election.

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Here are the official results of the 2024 Missouri Primary Election. Information provided by he Missouri Secretary of State.   Office/Candidate Name Party Votes % of Votes U.S. Senator 3566 of 3566 ...

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10 years after the Islamic Invasion targeted Yazidis in Iraq

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Ten years ago this week the Islamic State (IS) overran Christian and Yazidi towns in northwestern Iraq, the climax to its brutal wave of terror in the country. Thousands of Yazidis were ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Bangladesh targets Hindus; Cori Bush loses; Harley takes left turn

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Today’s News Briefs include Cori Bush losing primary, Hindus slaughtered in Bangladesh; Harley Davidson customers quit company; Israel vows to kill new Hamas leader. Missouri Squad member Bush loses Congressional primary Missouri’s ...

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Missouri church launches eyeglass ministry in Dominican Republic

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Gene Smith has a vision for the people of the Dominican Republic – literally as well as figuratively. “We started looking at different opportunities, and we looked at Vision 3:16,” administrative pastor ...

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Yes, another “God’s Not Dead” movie is coming out

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“God’s Not Dead” earned a suprising $60 million when it was released in 2014. The low-grade flick was made on a budget of just $1.5 million and a decade later, producers are ...

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Former NFL linebacker shares gospel during Hall of Fame speech

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Randy Gradishar, who played linebacker for the Denver Broncos, shared a gospel message during his NFL Hall of Fame induction speech last weekend. At one point in his speech, he praised his ...

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News Briefs: Surprise Gold Medal; Iran attack; Missouri Squad Member

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Today’s news briefs include a surprise gold medal for women’s cycling; Iran could attack Israel any moment and Missouri Squad member Bush may lose election today. Attack on Israel could come any ...

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Anti-Israel activists disrupt Christians United for Israel conference

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Anti-Israel activists protested outside the Christians United for Israel conference near Washington, D.C., in late July. “We cannot call ourselves followers of God’s holy and enduring mandate if we fail to stand ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Iran attack today?; Hurricane hits; Unemployment up

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Today’s news briefs include Iran attack on Israel today?; “Historic” Hurricane Debby; Unemployment stokes recession fears; Asian leader flees her country. Iran attack on Israel could come today An attack by Iran ...

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Baptist missions team sharing gospel during Paris Olympics

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Despite some being upset with the imagery in the Olympics’ opening ceremonies, other Christians are actually making a difference in the lives of the athletes, including the Baptist International Mission Board which ...

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Multiple St. Louis lawsuits accuse Catholic priests, nuns of abuse

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Sixty people have filed lawsuits in St. Louis and surrounding counties alleging they were abused as children by dozens of Catholic priests, nuns and others, the Catholic News Agency and Associated Press ...

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News Briefs: Military wants refund from “The Rock”; Hostages home; Black bears

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Today’s News Briefs include the Military seeking refund from “The Rock”; US hostages home; Black bear encounters; US Debt $142 trillion; Child tax credit fails. US Hostages swapped for Russian terrorists Americans ...

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Here’s the scoop: Former Blue Bell CEO puts God above ice cream

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Although Ben & Jerry’s ice cream often supports progressive causes and promotes divestment from Israel, Blue Bell is promoting the work of the church. In his new book, “One Scoop at a ...

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Affordable housing in God’s backyard: repurposing church property

As housing becomes a premium across the country, congregations are re-imagining their church space to find bible-based solutions. Faced with declining membership, aging buildings and large, underutilized properties, many U.S. houses of ...

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Israel takes out leaders of both Hamas and Hezbollah

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Within days of each other, Israel has undertaken two operations that have killed the leaders of both Hamas and Hezbollah. On Thursday, Israel revealed how it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, mastermind ...

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Did the media report Kamala Harris as Indian-American?

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In a viral clip today, Vice President Kamala Harris appears four years ago with actress Mindy Kaling. It the cooking segment, Harris acknowledges that she is Indian. See the video below. But, ...

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News Briefs: British protests of murders; Hawaii fire lawsuit; 9/11 plea deal

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Today’s News Briefs include British protests over murdered girls; Settlement for Laihana fire victims; 9/11 families react to plea deal. Violent protests continue across England after girls murdered Tbousands of Britains continue ...

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Evangelical support for Israel, Jewish people remains steady

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Evangelical Christians remain firmly behind Israel in its war against Hamas, in part because of the belief that “God’s covenant with the Jewish people remains intact today,” according to a survey. Motti ...

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Intelligence agency: Iran seeking to disrupt US elections

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The The Wall Street Journal reports an American intelligence agency says Iran is attempting to sabotage the election campaign of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The assessment was revealed the Office of the ...

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IHOPKC prayer room disassociates with church, board decides

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The prayer room at the International House of Prayer Kansas City no longer operates under the umbrella of any church, the organization’s board decided. This decision follows the closing of other parts ...

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Six warning signs of potential crises in Christian organizations

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The recent news has been filled with stories about the moral failings of prominent Christian leaders, both locally and nationally. Media consultant Phil Cooke identified six types of risky behavior that can ...

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News Briefs include: Israel kills leaders of Hamas, Hezbollah; Apology for Massey death

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Today’s News Briefs include Israel taking out the top military commander of Hezbollah and Hamas’s leader; Sheriff apologizes for Massey killing; Boy killed on Cancun beach. Israel kills top Hamas leader Hamas ...

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Back-to-school tax holiday is this weekend

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As hard as it may be for parents to believe, back-to-school time is right around the corner. This Friday through Sunday, Missouri is giving them a break with its annual sales tax-free ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Secret Service testimony; Venezuelan election stolen; Airline drops green goals

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Today’s news briefs include Secret Service testimony in Congress; Proof Venezuelan elections stolen; and airline drops costly “green” emissions goal. Secret Service to give testimony to Congress Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe ...

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Singer John Rich wrote “Revelation” to counter “satanic” content

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Country music star John Rich said God inspired him to write the song “Revelation” to counter “satanic” content promoted by the mainstream media. Rich, a multiplatinum artist and half of the duo Big ...

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