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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder arrested in Pennsylvania

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In a dramatic development on Monday afternoon, police apprehended the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The arrest ends a five-day manhunt that spanned multiple states. Luigi Mangione, 26, was taken ...

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Supporting Life-Affirming Ministries: A Christmas Call to Action

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As we embrace the spirit of giving and the true meaning of the Christmas season, there’s no better time to support organizations that protect and nurture vulnerable lives in our community. Pro-life ...

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Financially focused gifts for young people keep giving long after Christmas

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It’s always hard to know the latest fad in toys, technology or clothing when shopping for Christmas gifts for children or teens. One good alternative it to give them something that will ...

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Churches, ministries should proactively develop crisis management plan

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This year unfortunately has been marked by a number of high-profile scandals involving churches and ministries, both locally and nationally. “It goes without saying that a spiritual leader’s moral, financial, sexual or ...

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Netanyahu: End of Assad regime a “historic day”

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting the Syrian border on Sunday, hailed the collapse of the Assad regime, “a central link in Iran’s axis of evil,” describing it as a “historic day ...

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Pearl Harbor, General MacArthur and the rhyme of history

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I was born December 5, 1941, two days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into the Second World War. Many years later I could hardly believe ...

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Bethlehem quiet for Christmas as Christian residents flee the Palestinian-ruled city

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Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, is again quiet this year. For the second Christmas since Palestinian citizens joined Hamas terrorists in the Oct. 7, 2024 attack on Israel, an eerie silence has ...

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Scientists unveil real face of saint who inspired Santa Claus

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Scientists say they’ve reconstructed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop made famous for his care of children and gift giving. They used the latest forensic methods, taking data ...

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Ukrainian, Russian Messianic Jews helping lead war relief effort in Israel

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The Slavic Gospel Association has launched a war relief campaign to support aid efforts in Israel led by Ukrainian and Russian Jews who follow Jesus, many of whom fled the war in ...

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Jewish Community Center to hold several holiday events this month

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Although people of the Jewish faith don’t celebrate Christmas, plenty of festive activities are on tap at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City this month. Christians are invited to experience ...

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No business like snow business: More effective shoveling

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Last weekend’s unexpectedly heavy snowfall was a reminder that winter weather has arrived. That means it’s time to start shoveling and scraping the white stuff. The accumulated weight and moisture of up ...

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For King + Country will ring in holidays with “A Drummer Boy Christmas Live”

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“A Drummer Boy Christmas Live” will bring For King + Country’s popular Christmas show to theaters across the nation from December 5-9. Band member Joel Smallbone says he is excited to bring ...

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Wynonna Judd’s daughter blames Satan after arrest for stolen church van

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The daughter of singer Wynonna Judd is blaming the devil after she was arrested for allegedly stealing a church van. According to police records, Grace Kelley, 28, now faces seven criminal charges, ...

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Not all that glitters is gold: Red flags when buying jewelry for Christmas

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Jewelry is always a popular Christmas gifts. However, because most people seldom make major purchases of this type, it can be easy to make mistakes. “The Epoch Times” offers several tips for ...

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Giving TOYSday can help make Christmas brighter for kids in need

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With Black Friday, Small-Business Saturday and Cyber Monday over, the focus now turns to giving. The Marine Toys for Tots Program is encouraging the public to embrace the spirit of generosity on ...

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Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral

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Donald Trump will attend the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris this weekend. It will be his first overseas trip as President-elect. The Cathedral, a symbol of Christianity since the 12th century, was ...

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Late Army chaplain from Wichita featured in new documentary “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey”

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Emil Kapaun from Wichita, an Army chaplain who died in a prisoner of war camp in North Korea, is one of the heroes of a new movie about war chaplains. The documentary ...

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Neiman Marcus drops ‘Christmas’ from iconic catalog name

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Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus continues to face backlash over the renaming of its iconic Christmas catalog. The Dallas-based department store has replaced “Christmas Book” with “Holiday Book” for its annual gift guide ...

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CEF volunteers making an impact around the globe

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As participation in church or other religious activities continues to decline, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) is seeing an increase through its vast network of volunteers who reach millions of children around the ...

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Despite popularity of artificial trees, sales of natural Christmas trees remains strong

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‘Tis the season for Christmas trees. Even with many Americans opting for artificial trees, natural trees remain a big business. More than 100,000 seasonal workers will sell between 25 million and 30 ...

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Michael W. Smith, Gaithers, Katinas highlight TBN’s Christmas lineup

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TBN has announced its lineup of programs to help viewers celebrate the Christmas season. This month it includes Michael W. Smith, The Katinas and Gaither Vocal Band. “Christmas has always been a ...

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Real Christmas trees available at number of local farms

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Despite the popularity of artificial Christmas trees, many people still prefer the real thing. The National Christmas Tree Association says that between 25 and 30 million real trees are sold each year. ...

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A Gift & an Answered Prayer: Resource Health

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When Joshua and Morgan came to Resource Health, they were experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Scared and uncertain about what they were going to do, Resource Health was able to walk alongside them ...

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High Spirited and Energetic Revival of Funny Girl

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Be prepared to be swept away by the dazzling touring production of “Funny Girl!” It’s part of the 24–25 PNC Broadway Kansas City season on stage at the Music Hall for 8 ...

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Chiefs Hallmark Christmas movie features familiar local places, faces

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The long-awaited movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” is available on the Hallmark Channel through the Christmas season. It premieres Saturday, Nov 30. The movie was filmed in July in various ...

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