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FBI arrests suspect in leaked Israel intel docs

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A U.S. government employee has been arrested and charged for leaking top secret intel documents related to Israel’s preparations to retaliate for Iran’s Oct. 1 missile attacks. The suspect, Asif Rahman, was ...

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Leonid meteor shower will dazzle Sunday night

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The Autumn’s most spectacular night event will happen this Sunday, Nov. 17. The Leonid meteor shower, known of dazzling shooting stars virtually across the entire sky, is a favorite among stargazers. These ...

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Jewish leaders react to Huckabee nomination with praise, hope

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Reactions from Israel are positive on the nomination of Mike Huckabee as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. “Mike has been a great public servant, governor and leader in faith for many ...

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Joni and Friends joins forces to develop standards to protect disabled

Joni and Friends, a non-profit organization founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, is teaming up with the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) to protect vulnerable adults and persons with disabilities from abuse. ...

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Pete Hegseth named Secretary of Defense

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Combat veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been nominated for Secretary of Defense by Presidet-elect Donald Trump. In making the announcement, Trump expressed confidence in the pick, highlighting Hegseth’s military ...

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Many Americans don’t understand AI despite already using it, research finds

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Many Americans lack a general understanding of artificial intelligence and how people already are using AI in their daily lives, new research from Barna Group finds. “As AI becomes a more common ...

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Ringing of bells signals milestone in restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral

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The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris recently rang for the first time since a devastating fire in 2019. The bells rang for about five minutes, each joining in one by ...

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Mike Huckabee nominated for ambassador to Israel

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Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been nominated to serve as Ambassador to Israel. The nomination ahead of key cabinet posts, underscores how important Israel is to the incoming president, say observers. ...

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Missouri’s Eric Schmitt withdraws name from AG consideration

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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt on Monday withdrew his name from consideration to join the Trump administration as attorney general. The first-term U.S. Senator previously served as Missouri’s Attorney General. “I ran for ...

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Our family cherished memories at Silver Dollar City’s Old Time Christmas

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When my family suggested we skip the summer weekend at the lake and enjoy Silver Dollar City during the Christmas season, I didn’t hesitate. This wasn’t just any theme park to me—it ...

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Musician KB believes hip hop can reach young people

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Hip hop music can be an effective tool for spreading the gospel, Dove Award-winning artist KB says. The gospel “never made sense until I heard it in the language of hip-hop, and ...

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National World War I Museum featuring several exhibits, programs for Veterans Day

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The armistice that ended World War I was signed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. Because Veterans Day is on November 11 this year, ...

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Biden administration uses bulldozers to punish Israel

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In what could be a preview of a further arms embargo on Israel, security officials told Ynet on Sunday that the delivery of more than 100 D9 armored bulldozers ordered by the Defense Ministry ...

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson credits God for personal, team success this season

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Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson is putting up record numbers this season as his team also is enjoying success. In his last game, Jackson completed 16 of 19 passes for 280 yards ...

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Christian publisher uses comic books to teach true story of America’s founding

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Comic books can be an effective way to teach children the true story of the nation’s founding, according to the CEO of a Christian-owned publishing company. Kingstone Studios, best known among Christians ...

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Now is the time to bring country together, actor Kevin Sorbo says

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Christian actor Kevin Sorbo is encouraging unity in the wake of this week’s presidential election. “Once we have who we have, people have to go, ‘OK, what do we need to do ...

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“Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.” brings heroic, complex life to big screen

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived a life that echoes in eternity. Despite being executed by the Nazi regime at age 39, Christians continue to be inspired and challenged by the books he wrote, such ...

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Pastor, priest and rabbi agree that religion, civility are in decline

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It’s not only evangelical Christians who are noticing a decline in religion in the United States. Jewish, Catholic and Protestant leaders agreed on the disturbing trend during a recent event at the ...

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Churches need to step up after Amendment 3 passes, Missouri prolife leader says

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Churches will need to take on a greater role in advocating for life after the passage of Amendment 3, according to the executive director of Missouri Right to Life. “While the churches ...

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Pastor calls on Christians  to put down smartphones and have digital fast

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As important as it is for Christians to fast physically, many also may need a digital fast, said Darren Whitehead, Ph.D., senior pastor of Church of the City in Nashville.  His new ...

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Pro-life groups respond to Amendment 3 vote as Planned Parenthood prepares expansion

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Voters approved Missouri’s radical Amendment 3 on Election Day despite the best efforts of churches, pro-life groups, and individual Christians. The outcome cleared the way to undo the state’s near-total ban, one ...

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Sunday will mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

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Christians are urged to pray for other believers facing persecution on Sunday, November 10, which is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. “Since Oct. 7, 2023, the whole Middle ...

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Episcopal Church installs new leader amid declining membership

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The Episcopal Church has installed a new leader as it deals with declining membership. The Right Rev. Sean Rowe was officially installed as presiding bishop during a recent ceremony at the Chapel of Christ ...

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World leaders react to stunning Trump victory

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Donald Trump has confounded news media and pollsters, winning a stunning second term as U.S. president. Speaking in West Palm Beach, Florida, as media outlets put him over the 270 electoral votes ...

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National Parks free to all on Veterans Day

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All national parks will be offering free admission to anyone who wants to enter on Veterans Day Nov. 11. While some of the more than 400 national parks that are open daily are ...

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