• Meriam Ibrahim's Muslim Family Drops Lawsuit in Sudan, May Allow Her to Return Home

  Meriam Ibrahim's Islamic relatives have dropped the lawsuit against her, which may pave the way for Ibrahim and her family to return to the United States.

  

• 'Six Californias' Bill May Hit Ballot, Californians Divided in Campaign to Split Golden State

  A campaign to turn California into six distinct states has collected 1.3 million signatures, more than enough to put it on the 2016 ballot if they are all valid. According to recent polls, Californians remain evenly divided on the issue.

  

• Nordstrom Features Models with Disabilities in Heartwarming July Catalog to Serve 'Diverse Customers'

  The popular clothing company Nordstrom features disabled models in its July 2014 issue, a move which they hope will pave the way for more retail companies to advertise to physically disabled consumers.

  

• Funeral Held for Slain Texas Stay Family, Mourners Sustained 'by Faith'

  A funeral was held Wednesday for the Stay family, who were slain by a former family member. Mourners credit their faith for upholding them during this time, acknowledging that the Stays are now rejoicing in Heaven.

  

• Family of Jailed Chinese Pastor Zhang Shaoije Escapes to United States

  The family of prominent Chinese pastor Zhang Shaoije has escaped to the United States following Zhang's arrest by the communist government for "gathering crowds to disturb public order."