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Deflategate: NFL Widens Investigation Of Deflated Footballs; Patriots Coach Bill Belichick, Tom Brady Deny Involvement
Although the New England Patriots have a spot in Super Bowl XLIX, the NFL is investigating allegations that the team used under-inflated footballs on purpose to reach the big game. Now there have been calls for the NFL to punish the Patriots for violating the rules.
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Stiff Opposition Expected on 'Right-to-Die' Bill Proposed in California
The mother of a young California woman with inoperable brain cancer who wanted to end her life went to Sacramento to persuade state lawmakers to pass legislation to allow people the “right to die” legally.
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Justice Department Could Clear Darren Wilson of Any Federal Charges in Ferguson Case
Former Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson is unlikely to face charges at the federal level for his involvement in shooting a young, unarmed black man in that city last summer.
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Connecticut Newtown Votes to Raze Home of Sandy Hook Killer Adam Lanza
Officials in Newtown, Conn. voted on Wednesday night to raze the home of the killer responsible for the 2012 shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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'American Sniper' Becoming a Hot Topic In U.S. Culture Wars, Including Hollywood
The film “American Sniper, which tells the real-life story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, has been a record-breaking box office winner in the United States in its opening weekend. Now director Clint Eastwood’s film has grabbed the attention of the culture wars from all sides.
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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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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.
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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.
