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NBA Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets Enter Discussion on Potential Dwight Howard Trade Given Team's 'Broken' Performance
The Houston Rockets have been making headlines this NBA season. Unfortunately, most updates about the NBA team involve the group's deteriorating performance. Formerly known as one of the potential basketball teams to challenge the dominance of the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets find themselves at the ninth spot. With a change in the coaching staff and a few minor adjustments in their strategies, the Ty Lawson squad look nowhere near a team that can beat the

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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Paul Pierce Hints on Retirement, Reveals Plan To Mentor Ben Simmons
The career of Paul Pierce has been colorful in the most recent years of his time with the NBA. Spending 15 years as one of the most notable stars in the Boston Celtics roster, the now Los Angeles Clippers star also played for the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards. While Pierce remains a valuable member of the Blake Griffin squad, the 38-year-old the former NBA Finals MVP and four-time NBA All-Star appears to be contemplating retirement after this season.

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Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry Not 'Great Playmaker,' Just a 'Shooter:' Klay Thompson, Draymond Green Better than NBA MVP?
The Golden State Warriors have been the subject of both praise and criticism since the team managed to snag the NBA championship from the clutches of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Among the team's players, however, Stephen Curry has been at the receiving end of various disparaging remarks. Ranging from comparisons to the icons like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, the NBA MVP has experienced intense scrutiny.

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NBA All-Star 2016 Game Predictions: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant Takes home MVP Award
The announcement of the retirement of Kobe Bryant not only shocked the Los Angeles Lakers but also the rest of the NBA community. As one of the most highly regarded and influential figures in basketball, the Black Mamba has served as the inspiration for most athletes in the league. His skill and passion for the sport have driven the Los Angeles Lakers to great heights, bringing the NBA team championships and other accolades.

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NBA All-Star 2016 Weekend Features Drake, Kevin Hart: Watch Out for Karl-Anthony Towns vs Andrew Wiggins Face Off
The NBA All-Star weekend is set to start soon and fans of the basketball community are extremely excited for the event. For the first time, the star-studded occasion will not be held in the United States as Toronto, Canada plays host to the affair. To cover the needs of the NBA fans, the organization promises a worldwide coverage of the All-Star weekend.

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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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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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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.
