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ISIS-Inspired Terror Attack in New Orleans Sparks New Homeland Security Warning

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In the wake of the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that killed 15 people and wounded 35, the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law ...

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Local Schools Open Houses Welcome Families For National School Choice Week

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Show Me KC Schools will host citywide open houses from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday. Multiple schools will participate in the event as part of National School Choice Awareness Week, which ...

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Congress Targets $700 Million Federal Funding to Planned Parenthood in New Push

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Recent legislative efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, a longtime objective of the prolife movement, have gained new momentum under the current Congress and administration. “It is an outrage the federal government gives ...

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‘Hotshot’: The Movie About California Wildfires Netflix Didn’t Want You To See

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Serving as both a history lesson and easy-to-follow instruction manual, the documentary “Hotshot” has a distinct current day, subdued “I told you so” air to it. While devastating Los Angeles wildfires are ...

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10 Trends To Keep In Mind For Ministry In 2025

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Theological truths remain unchanged regardless of the date on the calendar, as do many ministry realities. The trends surrounding Christians and churches, however, is constantly changing. As pastors and church leaders think ...

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1,200 Vietnamese Find Christ as Graham Preaches Despite Communist Persecution

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The gospel is reaching places that may have been unimaginable a generation ago. Evangelist Franklin Graham recently preached to 24,000 people who filled the Cần Thơ Stadium in Vietnam during the Season ...

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Artificial Intelligence Integrating into Ministry

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Ready or not, artificial intelligence in ministry is here to stay. “Today, Christians, people of faith, are questioning a lot of those tools and wondering what’s behind it,” said Brad Hill, chief ...

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Senate Democrats Block Born-Alive Protection Act in Historic Filibuster

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In a move that has intensified the national abortion debate, Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, preventing the bill from reaching the required 60-vote threshold. The legislation, ...

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Global Antisemitism Surges to Record 46% in Latest ADL Survey

Global antisemitism has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly half of the world’s population harboring deeply entrenched antisemitic attitudes, according to the latest Global 100 survey conducted by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). This ...

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Ultra-processed Foods Linked to 31% Higher Mortality Rate, New Study Reveals

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Many people already may be wavering on their resolution to eat healthier this year. Sometimes, knowing what foods to avoid can be as important as understanding which ones to eat. According to ...

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Frostbite Evangelism Takes Gospel to World’s Coldest Region

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As the nation goes through record-freezing weather, many can understand the concept of so-called “frostbite evangelism” in what is officially the coldest inhabited place on earth. In Russia’s far east, home to ...

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Faith Shines Through Notre Dame QB Leonard’s Championship Performance Despite Loss

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In a defining moment of Monday night’s college football national championship game, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard demonstrated his unwavering faith during the Fighting Irish’s 34-23 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. ...

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Franklin Graham’s Historic Inauguration Prayer for Trump and Unity

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In a powerful display of faith and tradition, Franklin Graham delivered a faith-filled invocation at President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony Monday, marking a significant moment in the nation’s 60th presidential inauguration. The ...

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President Trump Grants Historic Pardons to 1,500 January 6 Defendants

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WASHINGTON—In an unprecedented move that fulfills his campaign promise, President Donald Trump has pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol demonstrations—a group he consistently referred to ...

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Trump Delays TikTok Ban with Executive Order Promise, App Access Restored

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Access to TikTok has been restored in the United States after Trump pledged to sign an executive order delaying the federal ban. This move comes after a brief outage on Sunday, during ...

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Unity Amid Change: MLK’s Niece Dr. Alveda King Calls for National Healing on Historic Holiday

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As America marks both the presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 2025, the nation finds itself at a crossroads. January has witnessed devastating wildfires in California, a ...

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PRAY100: Presidential Prayer Team Mobilizes National Prayer Campaign

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Ever since the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, new presidents have emphasized a fast start during their first 100 days in office. Likewise, The Presidential Prayer Team announces the launch of PRAY100, a ...

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Prayer Warriors Unite: Canadian Ministry Becomes Lifeline for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims

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As devastating wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, claiming 27 lives and displacing thousands, a Canadian prayer ministry is providing crucial spiritual support from half a continent away. The Crossroads Prayer Centre ...

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Blinken Reaffirms US Religious Freedom Commitment But Ignored Christians Say Critics

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to protecting religious freedom at home and abroad in a statement marking National Religious Freedom Day on January 16. But, as critics ...

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Religious Freedom Index Hits Historic High as Americans Unite on these

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The Religious Freedom Index from Becket has reached its highest score ever in 2024, marking a significant milestone in Americans’ support for religious liberty. “This year’s polling sheds new light on the ...

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Prayer Guides Christians in Targeted Support for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims

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Christians across the nation are joining in prayer for victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have claimed at least 27 lives. “There’s been an enormous outpouring of social media memes ...

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Christian College Fair Returns to KC March 1

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Our 27th year!  Kansas City’s largest Christian College Fair is set to showcase up to 50 faith-based universities under one roof. This pivotal event, scheduled for March 1st, comes at a time ...

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American Democracy’s Legacy: The Peaceful Transition of Presidential Power

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One of the things that make America great is our presidential transition of power, from one president to another. Just imagine the act of moving families in and out of a single ...

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Red Dye No. 3 Banned for Cancer Link: Here’s What to Know

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For over 30 years, Red No. 3—a synthetic dye banned in cosmetics for its cancer risks—was still allowed in food and medication. Now, that long-standing contradiction is finally being resolved. The FDA ...

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Missouri’s Cleaver May Join Exodus of Democrats Skipping Inauguration

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri stands at a crossroads that symbolizes the shifting Democratic response to President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration. The Kansas City Democrat may miss the ceremony, citing a scheduling ...

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