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Barack and Michelle Obama Speak Up on Daughters Malia, Sasha; The White House 'Definitely' Brought Them Closer
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama believe their daughters Malia and Sasha Obama have the necessary preparations to go out into the real world by the time their family leaves the White House next month. However, careful as they will ever be, the couple is quite uncertain whether they are ready to let their girls go.

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Oscars 2017 Nominations, Predictions: 'La La Land,' 'Manchester by the Sea' Dominate the List; Academy Says Jimmy Kimmel Will Be A "Sharp and Funny" Host
Film critics and awards analysts have been discussing possible Oscar frontrunners for the past months; this week, however, things have really begun to heat up for the awards season.

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San Francisco Homelessness: Over 70 News Outlets Come Together, Cover One of the City's Most Persistent Troubles
In San Francisco, an estimated number of 13,000 individuals experience homelessness in a single year. However, this figure remains ambiguous and is merely based on community volunteers and agencies’ point-in-time count.

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2017 Grammy Awards Nominations: Beyonce, Kanye, Rihanna and Drake Take Lead, See Complete List Here
The 2017 Grammy Awards nominations are officially out after being announced Tuesday morning, and many of the music industry’s biggest and brightest artists are set to go head-to-head once more to take these honors.

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Mayans MC Update: ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Spinoff Is Finally On Its Way to FX, Former Cast Members Speak Up
A pilot order has been placed by FX for the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff titled ‘Mayans MC.’ The show puts the spotlight on the motorcycle club’s rivals, known as the Mayans.
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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.