• Kent Brantly, Samaritan's Purse American Doctor with Ebola, 'Is Improving,' Pastors Franklin Graham, Greg Laurie Urge Prayer

  After receiving a serum and being transferred to the United States, Dr. Kent Brantly, who was infected with the deadly Ebola virus, "seems to be improving." Religious leaders around the United States continue to encourage prayer for the doctor and fellow aid worker, Nancy Writebol.

  

• 500 Christian Campers Being Rescued in California Mudslide, Parents Thankful

  500 children and adults are being rescued from a Christian camp after being trapped due to heavy rainfall and mudslides

  

• Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick 'Proudly' Signs Bill Prohibiting Protests Near Abortion Clinics

  Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick this week signed into law a bill allowing police to order anti-abortion protesters away from the clinic entrances if their presence impedes public access. Pro-life groups are horrified by the ruling, saying it "overlooks the lethal violence which these facilities were built."

  

• Taiwanese Officials Fear Another Explosion as Blasts Kill 25, Injure 267 in Kaohsiung

  After a series of blasts went off in Taiwan's second largest city, 25 people are reported dead and 267 injured. Authorities say there is a "possibility" that another blast may go off soon, as the cause of the explosion is yet unknown.

  

• Ebola-Infected American Missionaries Kent Brantly, Nancy Writebol Transferred to United States

  Two American missionaries who contracted Ebola while working with Christian-based organization Samaritan's Purse in Africa have been transferred to the United States. Currently, both aid workers are in "stable but critical" condition.