• Nelson Mandela's Health is 'Critical but Stable,' World Celebrates His 95th Birthday Thursday

  Nelson Mandela, who overcame 27 years in jail to become South Africa’s first black president and bring an end to decades of whites-only rule, might be discharged from hospital in time to spend his 95th birthday this Thursday at home after official update last week said his health has recently improved.

  

• Dwight Howard Chooses Houston Rockets for Faith, Team Chemistry and Championship

  Dwight Howard was in Aspen, Colorado, where he prayed to God for a sign on what he should do, prior to making his decision on which team to sign with. Howard admitted that is his conversations with new teammate Chandler Parsons probably the most important elements that caught him were Houston’s great team chemistry and the feeling of family.

  

• Texas Senate Passes Bill Restricting Late-Term Abortion Amid Divisive Debates

  The Texas Senate passed late Friday the late-term abortion bill, two weeks after Gov. Rick Perry called for a second special session to continue consideration of the bill in the Senate – it originally failed to gain approval because of a 13-hour filibuster by Senator Wendy Davis.

  

• Houston Rockets With Jeremy Lin Must Improve Team Chemistry to Win Championship

  Much of the recent speculations on Jeremy Lin have been on whether he should remain on Houston Rockets or get traded to other team as Dwight Howard signs on to the team. Yet, the most important thing now is for the championship contender to start building the team chemistry to effectively improve their chances of winning the 2013-14 NBA title.

  

• Jeremy Lin's Faith and Game Will Help Dwight Howard Reach Max Potential

  Free-agent Dwight Howard, the most coveted NBA player in 2013 Free Agency Trade, may not re-sign with Los Angeles Lakers, according to reports. If Howard, 28, ends up signing with Houston Rockets, he most likely will be teaming up with Jeremy Lin, 24, who knows how to get an open big man the basketball and can partner with Howard in remaining consistent in living out biblical values and spreading God’s word through the NBA.