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Democrats who identify as Christians tend to prefer Joe Biden in presidential poll

Faith is an important factor in political preferences, with the overwhelming majority of evangelical Christians supporting the Republican Party. Religious affiliation also is a factor in preferences among Democrats for their primary ...

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Facebook founder Zuckerberg says he’s “become more religious”

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Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire founder of Facebook, has faced tough questions from Congress recently about data procurement and advertising practices. As a result of this stress, he says he has spent more ...

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President Trump speaks at National Prayer Breakfast

President Donald Trump has had an eventful week, both delivering the state of the union address and then being acquitted of all Democrat impeachment charges. On Thursday, he took time to speak ...

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National Marriage Week USA observed now through Valentine’s Day

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, National Marriage Week USA begins on February 7 and continues through February 14. National Marriage Week USA is a national movement promoting education about the benefits ...

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Lt. Col Vindman escorted from White House grounds

Lt. Col Alexander Vindman, who gave contradictory testimony in the House impeachment hearings of President Trump, has been escorted off the grounds of the White House this afternoon. Vindman had served in ...

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SUN New Testament will allow millions worldwide to read the Bible

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Around the world, deaf individuals will now be able to read the New Testament thanks to a fantastic effort by Wycliffe Associates called SUN. Symbolic Universal Notation (SUN) is a written, concept-based ...

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Kansas City reponds to call to help homeless by surpassing goal

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City Union Mission has surpassed their goal for their primary fundraising campaign.  The CELEBRATE HOPE: Reach Out to K.C.’s Poor or Homeless campaign raised $6,504,237, exceeding their goal of $6.5 million. “Our ...

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US announces major al-Qaeda leader killed in Yemen by US forces

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U.S. forces have killed a major al-Qaeda leader with ties to the deaths of American service members. Qassim al-Rimi, was leader of the extremist Islamist group al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). ...

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Many businesses fail to include faith as part of diversity programs

Although many Fortune 100 companies say they are committed to workplace diversity, few promote faith and religious diversity, choosing instead to focus on sexuality. This is the key finding of the Corporate ...

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Ellie back home after after State of the Union address

A Kansas City girl is back home after she was featured in President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. The sleepy-eyed toddler made her national TV premier in her ...

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‘Night on Earth’ leads ‘5 Family-Friendly Things’

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Most nature documentaries film their animal subjects during the daytime. That way, the filmmaker can easily capture the unique characteristics and exquisite colors of the animals — and the viewer at home ...

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Can’t ‘hold it in’: Kenyan tribal chief brings Christ to his people, again

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Geoffrey Lekopir couldn’t “hold it in.” Already 42 years old when he came to Christ in 1999, he wanted his fellow Rendille tribe members to hear the gospel and know the love ...

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Study: Ringing a cancer bell at end of treatment does more harm than good

We’ve all seen the commercials. A cancer patient rings a bell, triumphantly proclaiming they’ve “beat” cancer. But is that celebratory moment doing more harm than good? Since 1996, the practice has become ...

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Time for a baggage check

I have baggage. Lots of it. While some people like to clean out their clutter in the spring, January is my time to toss out anything unnecessary. When I start going through ...

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Do armed members make church-goers feel more safe?

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In the aftermath of several high-profile church shootings, most pastors say their congregations have taken some precautions to protect those in attendance. That includes peppering armed members throughout the church. Since 2000, ...

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Acquitted: Two-year impeachment saga over

President Trump today spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast just 14 hours after he scored a victory in the drawn out impeachment battle. The Senate voted largely among party lines Wednesday to ...

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Dozens injured Thursday in Palestinian attacks on Isarelis

Security forces have arrested the Palestinian man responsible for injuring 12 soldiers when he rammed his car into them early Thursday morning outside First Station. The attacks on Israelis some just a ...

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New Yorkers banned from future Global Entry passport participation

New Yorkers applying for the Global Entry program and other trusted traveler programs have a new reality. They’re no longer considered “trusted.” That’s because the Department of Homeland Security is suspending enrollment ...

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Hold on, Winter may last longer than expected

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Sick of winter? You’re not alone. But hold on as it may be longer than anyone wants. Large swaths of North America will see a prolonged winter season. In an AccuWeather report ...

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Super Bowl commercial “The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis a hit with viewers

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Nearly lost in the shuffle of a suggestive halftime show and overhyped commercials, one Super Bowl advertiser featured the wisdom of Christian writer C.S. Lewis. New York Life, the third-largest life insurance ...

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Chiefs Coach ready for White House visit

A presidential invitation to visit the White House has long been a tradition for championship sports teams. The Kansas City Royals traveled there after they won the 2015 World Series when Barack ...

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President touts historic economy in address

President Donald Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address extolling not only the strength of the American economy, but the resilience of its citizens. While an expanding middle class, historic ...

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Born at just 21 weeks, little Ellie a guest at tonight’s State of the Union

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Two of the honored guests at tonight’s State of the Union address are from Kansas City. Ellie and Robin Schneider will enter into the national spotlight, not for their appearance at the ...

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Islamic state of Sudan moves to normalize relations with Israel

The Arab League on Saturday voted to “officially” oppose the peace plan put forth by the Trump administration. And while media outlets call the plan a failure, an announcement by Sudan about ...

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Gov. Parson lends support to pro-life Missourians at rally

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Hundreds of Missourians rallied in Jefferson City last Saturday as part of the 2020 Midwest March for Life. The upcoming elections were top of mind for many participants. “When we stop murdering ...

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