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College off hook for stopping student from sharing faith

A federal judge is letting a Georgia college off the hook after it was accused of censoring its students and impeding on their constitutional rights. Chike Uzuegbunam sued Georgia Gwinnett College back ...

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Shoes: the truth about what we track into our homes

Growing up your mom may have told you to take off your shoes when you came indoors. You probably guessed she was right all along. Taking off your shoes when entering homes ...

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Trump ends Obama-era law of separating families at border

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to bring an end to the Obama-era policy of separating families at the border. Trump signed the order flanked by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and ...

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Kansas among states with highest suicide rates, Missouri close behind

A new report examining suicide rates highlights the problem in Kansas and Missouri. Kansas ranks high along with a dozen states with the greatest percentage increase in suicides. Missouri is not far ...

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Joanna Gaines has book-themed baby shower

“Fixer Upper” star Joanna Gaines’ baby boy is on the way, and he’s sure to be immersed in literature from an early age if the HGTV star’s book-themed baby shower is any indication. ...

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Patent becomes America’s 10 millionth invention

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The United States issued its 10 millionth patent today. In a statement, the White House announced, “The inventor is Joseph Marron, a Raytheon employee who resides in Manhattan Beach, Calif.  The patent ...

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Star Trek is here: Space Force will become 6th branch of U.S. Military

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With China and other nations rushing to bring their military power to space, President Donald Trump said on June 18 that he would be directing government departments to create a “Space Force” ...

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New Southern Baptist leader JD Greear to confront sex abuse issues

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Southern Baptists last week elected a new leader to help them find new ways to confront serious problems within the church. Voting members at the convention chose Pastor J.D. Greear of Summit ...

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Wolverine Hugh Jackman honors dad with post

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Like many others across social media on Father’s Day, actor Hugh Jackman expressed his gratitude for his father with an emotional Instagram post. Jackman has previously opened up about his close relationship ...

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Funeral plans scheduled for murdered police officers

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Funeral arrangements have been announced for two Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputies who were killed in shooting Friday while transporting a prisoner from a court hearing. The inmate shot Wyandotte County Sheriff’s deputies ...

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Pastor packing heat shoots and kills Walmart gunman

One of the armed citizens credited with taking out a carjacking suspect who went on a rampage in a Washington state Walmart parking lot Sunday reportedly is a pastor in the area. The 47-year-old ...

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Despite negative media, satisfaction with country reaches 12-year high

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Satisfaction of Americans with the direction of the nation is now back to the historical average of 37%, which was first measured in 1979. Thirty-eight percent of Americans are ...

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Dog stays by 3-year-old’s side overnight until rescued

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Just as the weekend was about to begin, a family in southeast Missouri had reason to celebrate. Three-year-old Remington “Remy” Elliott and her dog, Fat Heath, were found safe and sound after ...

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Adoptive father of 6 wows America’s Got Talent judges

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When Michael Ketterer walked on stage to audition for America’s Got Talent, he had no idea what would happen next. The pediatric nurse and part-time worship leader blew the audience away with ...

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Pastor encourages prayer for success of Korean negotiations

SINGAPORE – Christians around the world, including many Koreans, are attributing the success of the Trump summit with Kim Jon un, to prayer and the many sacrifices of persecuted North Korean Christians. ...

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Dispelling the myths about fatherhood

The role of the father is increasingly problematic in the context of modern American culture. Fatherhood has been marginalized and the importance and authority of fathers has been depreciated, ridiculed, and continuously ...

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Sunburn-causing melanoma avoided with sunscreen

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth the trouble and expense to use sunscreen, consider this: Only one blistering sunburn you get as a child or adolescent doubles your risk for skin cancer ...

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DOJ Watchdog report exposes FBI texts to interfere in 2016 election

WASHINGTON – A new 500-page report from the inspector general’s office concludes that former FBI Director James Comey and senior leaders were negligent in following Justice Department protocol during the investigation into ...

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New Governor says infrastructure is priority

COLUMBIA– Missouri’s new governor said this week in Columbia that infrastructure must be a top priority. Governor Mike Parson (R) briefed reporters at the University of Missouri-Columbia’s campus. “We cannot keep kicking ...

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In ‘Won’t You be My Neighbor,’ we see why Fred Rogers still matters

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Fred Rogers hated television. When he talks about his first encounter with the still-infant medium, he doesn’t hide his distain: “They were throwing pies at each other,” he says. Over the next several decades, ...

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Franklin Graham to N Korea: Christians are not your enemy

Evangelist Franklin Graham has a rich family history in North Korea. His mother, Ruth Graham, attended high school in Pyongyang in the 1930’s. His father, Billy Graham, visited the communist country in ...

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Where are they Now? The 7 churches of Revelation rediscovered

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What happens when two Christian women go in search of the seven ancient cities mentioned in Revelation? Find out what they discovered and the lessons those churches are still teaching Christians today. ...

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Owl City celebrates life’s special moments with inspiring new album

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It’s time to come home. That’s the theme on Cinematic, the sixth studio album from electronic music maven Adam Young, aka Owl City. Cinematic is reminiscent of an 80s-themed movie soundtrack, mixing Young’s trademark ...

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Banning child sex robots finds unanimity in Congress

Democrats and Republicans may not agree on much these days but they did find 100 percent unanimity on one issue. The United States House has unanimously passed the CREEPER Act, a bill ...

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Three Kansas City area Thai restaurants get approval as ‘authentic’

Ever been to a foreign country or heard missionaries talk of other cultures? Often times, in addition to the local people, the thing that impresses missionaries and most people when they travel ...

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