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Texas Shooter Ronald Lee Haskell Collapses in Court as Charges are Read
Ron Lee Haskell, the man accused of killing six members of his ex-wife’s family in Spring, Texas on Wednesday, collapsed in court as charges were read against him this morning.
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Jeremy Lin Trade Rumors: 76ers Agree to Acquire 'Linsanity' if Rockets Sign Chris Bosh, LeBron James May Make Decision This Week
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to take on Jeremy Lin’s $15 million contract if the Houston Rockets are able to sign a major player like Chris Bosh, and it is believed that Bosh will take the max deal of $88 million offered by Houston if LeBron James decides to leave the Miami Heat. Some expect James to make his decision before traveling to Brazil for the World Cup game this weekend.
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Linsanity Trade Rumors: Will Houston Rockets Trade Jeremy Lin for Chris Bosh?
The Houston Rockets have reportedly offered Chris Bosh a four-year $88 million contract for his consideration, and would likely trade Jeremy Lin to free up cap space if the Miami Heat star accepts the offer.
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Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson's Sister Anna, USA Wins U17 Women's Basketball World Championship
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson’s younger sister Anna helped the United States’ U17 basketball team win the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship for Women this weekend in the Czech Republic. Team USA beat Spain Sunday by just a two-point margin to achieve its third championship in a row.
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Louis Zamperini, Christian Olympian and War Hero, Dies at 97; Angelina Jolie Film 'Unbroken' to be Released Christmas Day
Former Olympian and World War II veteran Louis Zamperini died Wednesday at 97-years-old. "After a 40-day long battle for his life, he peacefully passed away in the presence of his entire family, leaving behind a legacy that has touched so many lives," a family statement reads, released this morning. USA Today reports that the beloved national hero had been suffering from pneumonia.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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
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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.
