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NCAA March Madness 2015 Predictions and Live Streaming Info: Who Will Make It to the Final Four This Year?

Now that the NCAA has selected and paired off teams within its annual basketball tournament, Americans across the country are trying to figure out which four teams will make it to the finals for a shot at the national championship. The tournament known as “March Madness” starts on Tuesday.
Jodi Arias Retrial Update: Juror Who Saved Her from Death Penalty Publicly Speaks Out Amid Online Threats [Interview]

The penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trail came to an anticlimactic ending after one juror voted to keep the convicted killer behind bars for the rest of her life instead of the death penalty. Now she is speaking out on why she made that decision.
Two Pakistan Churches Hit by Suicide Bombers, Killing 14, Injuring 70; Christians Demonstrate In Violent Protest

Suicide bombers launched attacks against two churches conducting Sunday morning services in Pakistan, killing at least 14 people and injuring 70 others. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Elderly Nun in India Forgives Robbers Who Gang-Raped Her in Christian Missionary School, but Suspects Remain at Large

A 71-year-old nun in eastern India was raped by a gang of young men who robbed a Christian missionary school. However, in an amazing act of courage, she wanted to forgive her assailants.
Friend: Jeremy Clarkson Apologized to BBC Bosses While 'Top Gear' Host Refers to ‘Fracas’ Incident in Newspapers

A friend of “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson claimed that the controversial star called management at the British Broadcasting Corp. to apologize about the “fracas” that led to his suspension. The inquiry surrounding that incident is scheduled to start on Monday.

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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.

Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues

American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation

In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president

This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.