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NFL Trade News and Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Fire Jim Tomsula, Retain Trent Baalke; Jarryd Hayne Misses Finale, Gives Way to Mike Davis
Jim Tomsula's short stint as head coach for the San Francisco 49ers is finally over as the organization confirmed that he is relieved of his duties following the team’s final game of the season. Prior to this, multiple reports indicated that the Niners are set to sack the coach but plan on retaining general manager Trent Baalke.

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Final Fantasy 15 Release Dates Update: Hajime Tabata Confirms FFXV Coming to PS4 and Xbox One Later This Year; Square Enix to Bring FFIX to PC, Smartphones
Game developer and publisher Square Enix has finally confirmed that Final Fantasy XV (FFXV) will launch at some point by the end of this year for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The developer also confirmed that Final Fantasy IX will be ported over to Windows PC, Android, and iOS platforms before this year ends.

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MLB Trade Rumors: Houston Astros Might Not Extend Dallas Keuchel's Contract; Astros Agreed To Sign Cesar Valdez, Eury Perez to Minor League Deals
The Houston Astros and Dallas Keuchel have not gotten any traction going on a potential long-term contract extension. After receiving the American League (AL) Cy Young Award, many believed that Keuchel and the Astros would come to an agreement for an extension, but according to the pitcher’s agent, talks have not even begun.

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NBA News, Rumors: Warriors Guard Steph Curry Injured Again In Game vs. Nuggets; Kevin Durant Could Leave Oklahoma & Head To Golden State
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry once again suffered a left shin contusion during his team’s match versus the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. The Warriors then announced that Curry would not return to the game after halftime.

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NCAA College Football Playoff Championship 2016 Date & Schedule: Clemson Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Preview, Live Stream, TV Schedule (ESPN)
The NCAA’s College Football Playoff (CFP) Championship game is officially set with the Clemson Tigers taking on the Alabama Crimson Tide at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on January 11. Alabama is looking to grab its first national title since defeating Notre Dame in 2012. Clemson has not won a national title for more than 30 years.

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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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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.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
