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The churches of Bangalore reflect diverse community of believers

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Bangalore, India — often called the “Silicon Valley of India” — boasts a captivating atmosphere where rapid growth coexists with a rich religious landscape and a thriving technology hub. It’s a city ...

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Missouri, Kansas among states planning for centennial of Route 66

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Missouri and Kansas are among the eight states planning for the centennial of the iconic Route 66 in two years. When the road connected Chicago to Los Angeles in 1926, it represented ...

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Kansas City metro area is filled with free family attractions this summer

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Keeping the kids entertained all summer while staying on budget is a challenge that every family faces. Fortunately, the Kansas City area offers a wide range of free options. Metro Voice is ...

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Pony Express rides again with 2,000-mile trek from Sacramento to St. Joseph

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The legendary Pony Express put St. Joseph on the map 163 years ago. In mid-June, riders are recreating the 2,000-mile postal route from Sacramento. “It’s a big-rooted event in time,” Gina M. ...

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We found the Apostle Paul on a Mediterranean cruise

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Journey with us as we follow the Apostle Paul on a remarkable experience with Celestyal Cruises, tracing the spread of the Gospel to Europe and beyond. Sometimes a sunset can change your ...

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Final season of Fire in the Hole highlights summer at Silver Dollar City

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“Fire in the hole!” Generations of area families are familiar with that cry from the popular ride at Silver Dollar City in Branson. “More than 25 million guests have been entertained by ...

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Demolition begins on Orlando Holy Land Experience theme park

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The Holy Land Experience theme Park in Orlando is being demolished after TBN invested more than $130 million in the project. AdventHealth purchased the property from TBN in 2021 for $32 million ...

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Cold War history comes alive In historic church at National Churchill Museum in Fulton

National Churchill Museum

Area families don’t have to go far to explore an important event in Cold War history. They can do it at the National Churchill Museum, in a former church that was brought ...

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The Lake of the Ozarks to get $300 million “Oasis” family fun development 

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Families soon will have more reasons than just boating, swimming and fishing to visit the Lake of the Ozarks. Developers have announced plans for the Oasis at Lakeport development. The $300 million ...

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Billy Graham home now a pastor’s retreat

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A former home of Billy and Ruth Graham is now a retreat for pastors, thanks to the efforts of actor Kirk Cameron, a North Carolina businessman and one of the Grahams’ daughters. ...

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Darryl Strawberry, MLB star-turned-preacher, now bats for Israel

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Darryl Strawberry, a former star of the New York Mets who became an Evangelical minister, is headlining a pro-Israel event in the city where he shot to fame. As a panelist at ...

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Tips for navigating Kansas City’s new airport terminal and parking

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The new airport terminal at Kansas City International is open. In addition to our earlier review of the new facility, here are some tips before you fly, drop-off, or pick-up a friend. ...

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Metro Voice tours Kansas City’s new airport terminal

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On February 28, Kansas City will unveil its brand new airport terminal, a 1.1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that promises to provide a better experience for travelers. That’s good news for the area’s ...

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Silver Dollar City’s Fire In The Hole coaster to close at end of 2023

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It’s one of the most iconic roller coasters in the nation. Now, Fire In The Hole at Branson’s Silver Dollar City will have its very last season amusing adults and thrilling children. ...

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U.S. puts Mexico on ‘do not travel’ list with with Iran, Iraq and Syria

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Thinking of vacationing in Mexico? Think again. The U.S. State Department has advised against travel to most of its tourist regions because of kidnappings and crime. The U.S. issued its highest-level warning for the ...

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The Chosen meets Hamilton: ‘His Story the Musical’ seeks auditions

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In what’s being called “The Chosen meets Hamilton,” the new production His Story: The Musical is getting a lot of attention while opening up auditions. His Story: The Musical utilizes contemporary pop music ...

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Winter storm cancels flights from Texas to New England today

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Another massive storm stretching from Texas, throught southern Missouri to Pennsylvania is canceling flights across the south, midwest and east. There have been 1,729 cancellations as of 7:01 a.m. ET on Jan. ...

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Travel warning issued for Cancun after attacks against Uber and passengers

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American tourists in Cancun, Mexico are being caught in the crosshairs of a violent turf war between Uber drivers and a competing taxi firm. A rash of attacks on passengers and their ...

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National Parks announce free admission days for 2023

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All national parks will be offering free admission to anyone who wants to enter on five different days in 2023. Here are the fee-free days for 2023: Jan. 16 — Martin Luther King Day ...

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Israel’s Pool of Siloam will be open to visitors for first time

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Veteran travelers to the Holy Land will have something new to see on future trips. The site where Jesus Christ healed a blind man by the Pool of Siloam will be excavated ...

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Missouri offers wealth of travel options close to home in 2023

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Cold winter days are a great time to daydream about travel plans for the coming year. The “Springfield News-Leader” recommends several locations close to home in Missouri. Elephant Rocks State Park. Elephant ...

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Plan ahead for weather by preparing emergency kit for car

Dozens of people died during the record snowfall in western New York last week. Although the risk may not be as great in the Kansas City area, preparing for bad weather is ...

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Works of biblical King Hezekiah called one of most important finds ever

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It is an amazing experience to walk through Hezekiah’s Tunnel in Jerusalem. Now, a recent translation of inscriptions describing the works of King Hezekiah is one of the most important archaeological discoveries ...

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Jordan to develop competing site to Israel where John baptized Jesus

The Jordanian government is considering plans for a $100 million makeover of the site where many believe John the Baptist baptized Jesus. King Abdullah and the Jordanian government are listening to proposals ...

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Southwest cancels 70 percent of flights over weather

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Thousands of travelers remain stranded across the country with the number of canceled Southwest flights reaching more than 2,000 on Monday alone. The Dallas-based carrier canceled more flights Monday evening bringing to ...

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