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How a lesbian union president and Christian aid leader teamed up to get Puerto Rico clean water

In an era when those on the opposite side of the political or religious aisle tend to avoid each other, it’s nice when two polar opposites come together to bring desperate aid ...

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Church will give Hummer to one passionate youth group teen

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A summer church youth group promotion has caught the attention of a community­–and the area’s teenagers. One lucky student will win a free Hummer at the end of August as part of a ...

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Dog Days a great date flick but with missed opportunities

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The movie Dog Days is being marketed as a family flick perfect for young children. It’s really geared more toward older teens and those out for a date night. Dog movies seem ...

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180 missiles fired at Israel from Gaza overnight

More than 180 missiles were fired from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel overnight, injuring nearly twenty people including a woman who remains in critical condition. Sirens began blaring across Israeli communities ...

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Media finally decides who is an Indian and it’s not Warren

The media has apparently, and belatedly, decided that Mass. Senator Elizabeth Warren really isn’t an American Indian. That, after the they vociferously defended her against remarks from President Trump that doubted her ...

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Willow Creek’s entire elder board resigned last night

After new allegations surfaced over the weekend about Willow Creek’s Bill Hybels, the entire leadership of the church is stepping down and has apologized to women who accused the megachurch’s founder of ...

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Argentina Senate rejects abortion bill in historic vote

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — In a reversal of fortunes for the pro-abortion movement that has pushed for abortion around the world, Argentina’s Senate on Thursday rejected a bill to legalize elective abortion. ...

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Suspect arrested for robbing lemonade stand at gunpoint

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North Carolina authorities arrested a juvenile Wednesday, Aug. 8, they say robbed a 9-year-old lemonade vendor of $17 at gunpoint, a stickup that prompted an outpouring of sympathy and donations for the ...

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Nigerian activists run schools to counter Boko Haram violence

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LASSA, NIGERIA — When Rebecca Gadzama meets with the teachers she oversees, they sometimes hold the meeting outdoors, under trees in open fields. It gives them a chance to spot danger and run ...

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Kansas to cover ACT exam fees for high school juniors

All Kansas high school juniors will be able to take ACT exams and assessments for free next school year, according to state education officials. Department of Education spokeswoman Denise Kahler told The Wichita ...

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Lord of the Rings prequel on Amazon moves forward

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Amazon Studios is moving forward with a prequel to the immensely popular ‘Lord of the Rings’ series. According head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke, the Lord of the Rings TV series currently ...

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Violence over weekend frustrates business and police

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It was a busy weekend for violence in Kansas City.  Police efforts to end a string of violent shootings was unsuccessful starting on Aug. 3. Since that day 23 people were shot, ...

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Weird details in Bill Hybels’ sex scandal should lead churches to make changes

Once again, a well-known pastor and scandal is making headlines across the country. And, as is too often the case, the story is about sexual misconduct and even sexual abuse. Bill Hybels, ...

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‘Day of reckoning’ for Round-Up weed killer cancer links

The lawyer for a California groundskeeper dying of cancer urged jurors Tuesday to make Monsanto pay hundreds of millions of dollars for failing to warn about the health risks of weed killer ...

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Did iTunes “shadow” ban popular Christian podcast over prayer?

Apple, Facebook and YouTube this week have been removing material they disagree with. Everything from conspiracy theorists to well-known Republicans have been caught up in the tech industries move to dictate what ...

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President reads prayer cards from ordinary Americans

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A prayer movement begun by one congressman and his wife is gaining national momentum and its biggest fan is in the Oval Office. When Tracy Bost, wife of Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), ...

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Missouri primary election results not without surprises

Missourians may be thankful that the primary election is over, if only for the fact that the political TV ads may decrease. While that’s not a shocker, voters handed some surprises in ...

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Kobach leads Gov. Colyer in latest count

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In a what could be stunning defeat for an incumbent, Kris Kobach leads Governor Jeff Colyer in the current vote count. Provisional ballots from Johnson County were still being counted and it ...

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Do you own stuff or does stuff own you?

If you have read my columns before you have probably figured out that I am frugal with my money…no, not frugal, cheap. I come from a long line of bargain hunters that ...

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New Iranian sanctions hit while Iranians march for freedom

US sanctions are hitting Iran’s economy this week, putting new pressure on the Islamic regime. President Trump signed an executive order to reimpose them, saying on Tuesday morning they’re “the most biting ...

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With closer ties, Egypt will now buy Israeli natural gas

JERUSALEM, Israel – Egypt is poised to begin importing natural gas from Israel early in 2019. The $1.5 billion deal signed last February will hopefully benefit both countries. Between 2011 and 2014, ...

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New explosive allegations over Rick Hybels rock Willow Creek

The leadership of Willow Creek Community Church announced Monday it will conduct an independent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against founding pastor Bill Hybels. Heather Larson, the lead pastor of the ...

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Campaign Finance Violations, Allegations of Sexual Harassment & Breaking State Law Cloud Tom Lovell’s Candidacy for State Rep.

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Tom Lovell lacks the coveted Republican primary credentials of an endorsement by Missouri Right to Life and an AQ Rating from the National Rifle Association. That’s not good in a conservative district. ...

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Kansas Gubernatorial Primary Explained

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The gubernatorial races in Kansas are virtual mirror images. On both sides there’s a two way race between a rather mundane establishment candidate and a more unconventional and charismatic opponent. On the ...

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Sean Smith exclusively endorsed by Missouri Right to Life

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Tom Lovell, Smith’s primary opponent, refuses to answer Missouri Right to Life survey and says “options” for abortion “have to be left on the table.” Missouri Right to Life’s state Political Action ...

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