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Biden administration criticized for ending scientific partnerships in West Bank

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The Biden administration is being called out for deciding to end all scientific and technological cooperation with Israeli entities in the West Bank (Samaria and Judea), East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. ...

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State, local officials advise caution during current heatwave

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The predicted heatwave for the Kansas City area arrived right on schedule. “Predictable is preventable, and this is a situation that is very predictable the next few days.” assistant Kansas City Fire ...

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Historic bond between Republicans, Mormons weakening, research finds

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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) used to be one of the most reliable blocs of Republican voters in the nation. As previous church leader Ezra Taft ...

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Utah school district allows Bible back in school after parents complain

A Utah school district has reversed its earlier decision to ban the Bible from elementary and middle schools. It comes as more states allow the teaching of the Bible as history and ...

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Heaven is just a “fantasy,” says actor Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Life after death is just a fantasy, actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently said. Responding to a question from fellow actor Danny DeVito about whether he believes humanity will endure, ...

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Former trans teen sues hospital after breasts removed at age 13

As Europe bans so-called “gender-affirming” surgeries and hormones for children, U.S. hospitals continue to plunge into the controversial practice that many call abuse. Now, a California medical center is facing a lawsuit ...

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U.S. Catholic Church developing sex-change surgery policy

The backlash against radical sex change surgeries for children continues to grow across the nation and in Europe where several nations have banned it.  Last week, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ...

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Seattle megachurch leaving denomination after embracing LGBTQ policies

Controversy over same-sex marriage is not limited to mainline denominations. Quest Church, an influential Seattle megachurch, is leaving the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination over its LGBTQ policy just weeks after it participated ...

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Pro-life tie worn by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker at White House goes viral

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The pro-life tie worn by Harrison Butker when he visited the White House with his teammates recently, has become quite popular. The athlete, who kicked the game-winning field goal for the Kansas ...

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Putin disappears as Zelenskyy and Biden discuss Russian mutiny

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Vladimir Putin remains hidden Monday, after a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Joe Biden. The two talked Sunday after news that Wagner mercenary group had stood down from ...

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Christian university cancels Promise Keepers over Biblical sexuality beliefs

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Belmont University, a Christian institution in Nashville, has cancelled an upcoming Promise Keepers event. Belmont made the decision “after the men’s ministry released a statement reaffirming its support for the biblical, biological, sexual identity ...

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Basketball star who refused to kneel hopes new clothing line will promote unity

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Basketball star Jordan Isaac of the Orlando Magic made headlines when he refused to kneel for the national anthem. Now he is set to release UNITUS, a new clothing line focused on ...

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Faith sustains Jimmy Carter during hospice care at age 98

Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been under hospice care for three months, continues to be in good spirits while living at home with his wife, Rosalynn. “They’re just meeting with family ...

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Percentage of pro-life Americans increases

The percentage of the U.S. population that considers itself pro-life has increased in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Forty-four percent of Americans describe themselves as pro-life, ...

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Mercenary rebellion against Putin unfolds in major Russian city

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President Vladimir Putin has told residents of Moscow to stay off the streets as an armed rebellion unfolds in Russia. Military vehicles are now on Red Square surrounding the Kremlin. Putin, speaking ...

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Kansas sees largest increase in abortions ever

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Today the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) released its preliminary report on abortions in Kansas in 2022. For the fourth year in a row, abortions have increased in the state ...

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New GateZero video game brings world of Jesus to life

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Most Americans, especially young people, spend far more time playing video games than reading the Bible. The innovative new game GateZero will immerse players in scripture by transporting them back to the ...

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Active Christians flourish in life compared to others, study finds

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Christians who are heavily engaged with the Bible and their faith “flourish in every domain of human experience,” according to new research from the State of the Bible 2023 report from the ...

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Social Security to offer two free seminars on understanding benefits

Did you know that about 180 million workers will pay Social Security taxes in 2023? If you are one of the nearly 94% of workers in the U.S. that are covered by ...

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Child Evangelism Fellowship wants to reach 100 million children yearly

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Can a children’s ministry reach 100 million children every year with the  Gospel message? That’s the goal of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), which announced the ambitious goal. The “backyard” ministry is well ...

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Box office success propels “Jesus Revolution” movie into international markets

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After exceeding box office expectations in the United States, the “Jesus Revolution” movie now is being shown internationally. Codirector John Erwin says that the hit movie has been released in Singapore, Indonesia, ...

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Plan ahead for safety in Missouri and Kansas summer sun

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Summer in both Missouri and Kansas can be not only uncomfortably hot but also potentially dangerous for vulnerable people such as the elderly or those with certain health conditions. “Just take precautions,” ...

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Pro-life leaders celebrate anniversary of court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Pro-life leaders this week celebrated the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. “Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has been working very hard and very ...

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Supreme Court could hand down these 5 decisions today

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The Supreme Court today could hand down five important decisions as part of 18 cases heard this term. Just two weeks remain before the summer recess. This week’s decisions will come today ...

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Anxiety screening recommended for all U.S. adults 19 to 64

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Controversial recommendations say all adults between 19 and 64 years of age should be screened for anxiety disorders. The proposal, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), is the first ...

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