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'Fresh off the Boat' Places Randall Park and Asian-American Families In TV Spotlight
The last time Asian-Americans were portrayed in a non-stereotypical manner on U.S. television happened back in the 1990s. Now a new TV show is set to air on ABC this week focusing on the experiences of Americans of Asian descent.

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'I Am Michael': Controversial Indie Film Tells Story of Man Who Became Christian, Renounced Homosexuality
The film “I Am Michael” recently premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, telling the story of Michael Glatze, who once stood up for LGBT issues and gay rights who later ends up rejecting homosexuality and converting to Christianity. Actor James Franco portrays his story.

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Golden Gate Bridge Suicide: Chinese Yale Student Luchang Wang Remembered for Her Warmth, Compassion
Yale students, faculty and administrators paid their respects in a solemn memorial service held on Saturday afternoon in honor of Luchang Wang, who took her own life on Tuesday after jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

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UK Passes Bill to Allow Making Babies with DNA from 'Three-Parents'
The United Kingdom has become the first country in the world to pass a bill that could allow scientists to use DNA from three different people to create babies. Critics charge that the bill could pave the way for "three-parent designer babies."

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Jeremy Lin Talks to Press After Los Angles Lakers Lose to New York Knicks
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the New York Knicks 92-80 on Sunday. In a video obtained by Gospel Herald, point guard Jeremy Lin fielded questions from reporters after that game.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
