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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Venezuela crisis: Helicopter launches attack on Supreme Court
Venezuela's Supreme Court has been attacked by grenades dropped from a helicopter in what President NicolГЎs Maduro called a 'terrorist attack'.
Philippines says bodies of beheaded civilians found in rebel-held town
The decapitated bodies of five civilians have been found in a Philippine city occupied by Islamist rebels, the military said on Wednesday, warning the number of residents killed by rebel 'atrocities' could rise sharply as troops retake more ground.
Russia, Syria reject US warning over possible chemical attack
Russia denounced a US warning to the Syrian leadership that it will pay a heavy price for any chemical weapons attack, and dismissed White House assertions that a strike was being prepared as 'unacceptable.'
EU fines Google a record 2.42 billion euros
The European Union's competition watchdog slapped a record 2.42 billion euro ($2.72 billion) fine on internet giant Google on Tuesday for breaching antitrust rules with its online shopping service.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US not withdrawing from peace process in 'any way, shape or form'
The US State Department formally rejected a report from earlier this week that claimed that US President Donald Trump was considering withdrawing from the Israeli-Palestinian peace process due to a series of "tense" meetings between his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Inside the United States
CNN 'Fake News' Fallout: Does Undercover Video Mean More Heads Could Roll?
President Donald Trump is using the resignations of three seasoned CNN journalists to back his claims that the network is not credible.
Trump to rally Congress on immigration after healthcare setback
President Trump on Wednesday will use the bully pulpit to rally support for tough immigration legislation, a day after he was forced to watch the Senate pull the plug on a healthcare reform bill that Trump has sought since his election.
Fed's Yellen expects no new financial crisis in 'our lifetimes'
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that she does not believe that there will be another financial crisis for at least as long as she lives, thanks largely to reforms of the banking system since the 2007-09 crash.
Palin sues paper for tying her PAC ad to mass shooting
Former vice presidential nominee and Alaska governor Sarah Palin is accusing The New York Times of defamation over an editorial that linked one of her political action committee ads to the mass shooting that severely wounded then-Arizona Congressman Gabby Giffords.
St. Zuckerberg? Facebook CEO says company can fill role played by churches
A recent speech by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg featured the billionaire's latest vision -- turning his company into an institution that can mimic religion's role in civil society.
CNN Journalists Resign: Latest Example of Media Recklessness on the Russia Threat
Three Prominent CNN journalists resigned Monday night after the network was forced to retract and apologize for a story linking Trump ally Anthony Scaramucci to a Russian investment fund under congressional investigation. That article -- like so much Russia reporting from the U.S. media -- was based on a single anonymous source, and now, the network cannot vouch for the accuracy of its central claims.
Yellowstone Supervolcano Earthquake Swam Reaches 878 Events in Just Two Weeks
Over 800 earthquakes have now been recorded at Yellowstone supervolcano over the last two weeks, with the ongoing swarm taking place on the western edge of the National Park.
How Bad Is the Crisis in Illinois? It Has $14.6 Billion in Unpaid Bills
This is what happens when a major American state lets its bills stack up for two years. Hospitals, doctors and dentists don't get paid for hundreds of millions of dollars of patient care. Social-service agencies help fewer people. Public universities and the towns that surround them suffer. The state's bond rating falls to near junk status. People move out.
Christian News
Christians Taking Children to Camp in India Charged with Kidnapping, Forced Conversion
Six Christians taking children to a Vacation Bible School camp in Madhya Pradesh state, India, remain in custody after police detained them last month on charges of kidnapping and forcible conversion, sources said.
'Focus on the Family' Founder James Dobson Marks 40 Years in Broadcasting
He's been called one of the most influential evangelical leaders of our time, and for good reason. For the past four decades, Dr. James Dobson has devoted his life and ministry to preserving the family. He's best known for his long-running radio show, 'Focus on the Family' and this year celebrates 40 years in broadcasting.
The Bible Verse that Inspired a U.S. Vet to Risk His Life to Save a Girl from ISIS
The former Special Forces soldier who ran more than 100 yards under ISIS fire in Iraq to rescue a little girl said God's Word inspires him to risk his life to save others.
Around the World
Venezuela crisis: Helicopter launches attack on Supreme Court
Venezuela's Supreme Court has been attacked by grenades dropped from a helicopter in what President NicolГЎs Maduro called a 'terrorist attack'.
Philippines says bodies of beheaded civilians found in rebel-held town
The decapitated bodies of five civilians have been found in a Philippine city occupied by Islamist rebels, the military said on Wednesday, warning the number of residents killed by rebel 'atrocities' could rise sharply as troops retake more ground.
Russia, Syria reject US warning over possible chemical attack
Russia denounced a US warning to the Syrian leadership that it will pay a heavy price for any chemical weapons attack, and dismissed White House assertions that a strike was being prepared as 'unacceptable.'
EU fines Google a record 2.42 billion euros
The European Union's competition watchdog slapped a record 2.42 billion euro ($2.72 billion) fine on internet giant Google on Tuesday for breaching antitrust rules with its online shopping service.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US not withdrawing from peace process in 'any way, shape or form'
The US State Department formally rejected a report from earlier this week that claimed that US President Donald Trump was considering withdrawing from the Israeli-Palestinian peace process due to a series of "tense" meetings between his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Inside the United States
CNN 'Fake News' Fallout: Does Undercover Video Mean More Heads Could Roll?
President Donald Trump is using the resignations of three seasoned CNN journalists to back his claims that the network is not credible.
Trump to rally Congress on immigration after healthcare setback
President Trump on Wednesday will use the bully pulpit to rally support for tough immigration legislation, a day after he was forced to watch the Senate pull the plug on a healthcare reform bill that Trump has sought since his election.
Fed's Yellen expects no new financial crisis in 'our lifetimes'
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that she does not believe that there will be another financial crisis for at least as long as she lives, thanks largely to reforms of the banking system since the 2007-09 crash.
Palin sues paper for tying her PAC ad to mass shooting
Former vice presidential nominee and Alaska governor Sarah Palin is accusing The New York Times of defamation over an editorial that linked one of her political action committee ads to the mass shooting that severely wounded then-Arizona Congressman Gabby Giffords.
St. Zuckerberg? Facebook CEO says company can fill role played by churches
A recent speech by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg featured the billionaire's latest vision -- turning his company into an institution that can mimic religion's role in civil society.
CNN Journalists Resign: Latest Example of Media Recklessness on the Russia Threat
Three Prominent CNN journalists resigned Monday night after the network was forced to retract and apologize for a story linking Trump ally Anthony Scaramucci to a Russian investment fund under congressional investigation. That article -- like so much Russia reporting from the U.S. media -- was based on a single anonymous source, and now, the network cannot vouch for the accuracy of its central claims.
Yellowstone Supervolcano Earthquake Swam Reaches 878 Events in Just Two Weeks
Over 800 earthquakes have now been recorded at Yellowstone supervolcano over the last two weeks, with the ongoing swarm taking place on the western edge of the National Park.
How Bad Is the Crisis in Illinois? It Has $14.6 Billion in Unpaid Bills
This is what happens when a major American state lets its bills stack up for two years. Hospitals, doctors and dentists don't get paid for hundreds of millions of dollars of patient care. Social-service agencies help fewer people. Public universities and the towns that surround them suffer. The state's bond rating falls to near junk status. People move out.
Christian News
Christians Taking Children to Camp in India Charged with Kidnapping, Forced Conversion
Six Christians taking children to a Vacation Bible School camp in Madhya Pradesh state, India, remain in custody after police detained them last month on charges of kidnapping and forcible conversion, sources said.
'Focus on the Family' Founder James Dobson Marks 40 Years in Broadcasting
He's been called one of the most influential evangelical leaders of our time, and for good reason. For the past four decades, Dr. James Dobson has devoted his life and ministry to preserving the family. He's best known for his long-running radio show, 'Focus on the Family' and this year celebrates 40 years in broadcasting.
The Bible Verse that Inspired a U.S. Vet to Risk His Life to Save a Girl from ISIS
The former Special Forces soldier who ran more than 100 yards under ISIS fire in Iraq to rescue a little girl said God's Word inspires him to risk his life to save others.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
White House issues preemptive warning to Syria on chemical attack
The Trump administration issued a rare, preemptive warning to the Syrian regime against launching any chemical weapons attacks, warning Damascus will “pay a heavy price” if it refuses to heed Washington’s red line.
Philippines says no deal with ISIS-linked Islamists who seized southern town
The Philippines ruled out negotiations on Tuesday with Islamist militants holding hostages and occupying a southern town, after reports that a rebel leader wanted to trade a Catholic priest for his parents being held by police.
WH Chemical Attack Warning Comes After Russia Laid Down Its Own Red Lines on Syria
A White House warning late on Monday night about 'potential preparations' by the Assad regime for a chemical weapons attack comes at a particularly tense time in Syria, where President Bashar al-Assad's Russia ally a week ago effectively warned that it could shoot down U.S. aircraft there.
Russian submarine successfully test-fires Bulava intercontinental missile
The Russian Northern Fleet's Project 955 underwater missile cruiser Yuri Dolgoruky has successfully test-fired a Bulava missile from the Barents Sea and hit all the designated targets at the Kura practice range in Kamchatka, Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel strikes Hamas targets following Gaza rocket attack
The Israeli Air Force targeted Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Strip on Monday night following an earlier rocket attack from the Hamas-controlled territory, according to a statement released by the IDF.
Israel gears up for Jerusalem sovereignty fight in UNESCO
Israel is pushing to sway the 21 nations on UNESCO's World Heritage Committee to reject a resolution disavowing Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem, when the committee meets in Krakow, Poland, July 2-12.
US, Israel set up team to combat cybersecurity threat
Israel and the US are set to collaborate in cybersecurity, a senior White House official said at a conference in Tel Aviv Monday.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court rules state can’t bar funds to church for public benefit
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state cannot refuse to fund a church’s secular activities just because it is a religious institution, in a decision Christian conservatives hailed as a major win for religious freedom.
Supreme Court revives Trump travel ban
The Supreme Court revived President Trump’s extreme vetting travel ban Monday, ruling that much of it can go into effect — and along the way delivering an implicit rebuke to the army of lower-court judges who’d blasted the president as anti-Muslim.
Supreme Court Will Hear Religious Liberty Challenge to Gay Weddings
The Supreme Court agreed Monday (June 26) to reopen the national debate over same-sex marriage.
Justice Gorsuch immediately asserts himself on right of Supreme Court
Newly minted Supreme CourtJustice Neil M. Gorsuch came out of the starting blocks quickly in his first months, firmly planting himself on the court's right along with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. as defenders of religious freedom and skeptics of judicial meddling in the other two branches' work.
CBO says Senate Republican health care plan lowers premiums but cuts coverage by 22 million
Senate Republicans' Obamacare repeal bill would lower most Americans' premiums and save the government more than $300 billion over the next decade but also leave 22 million fewer people with health care coverage, the Congressional Budget Office said in an analysis Monday.
Three CNN Journalists Resign Over Retracted Story Targeting Trump Ally
Three CNN journalists, including the executive editor in charge of the network's new investigative unit, resigned on Monday after CNN retracted a story last week.
Sanders Ignores Fox News Questions About FBI Investigation, Starts Talking About Health Care
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) on Monday dodged questions from a Fox News producer regarding the FBI investigation into his wife, Jane, opting to talk about health care instead.
Around the World
White House issues preemptive warning to Syria on chemical attack
The Trump administration issued a rare, preemptive warning to the Syrian regime against launching any chemical weapons attacks, warning Damascus will “pay a heavy price” if it refuses to heed Washington’s red line.
Philippines says no deal with ISIS-linked Islamists who seized southern town
The Philippines ruled out negotiations on Tuesday with Islamist militants holding hostages and occupying a southern town, after reports that a rebel leader wanted to trade a Catholic priest for his parents being held by police.
WH Chemical Attack Warning Comes After Russia Laid Down Its Own Red Lines on Syria
A White House warning late on Monday night about 'potential preparations' by the Assad regime for a chemical weapons attack comes at a particularly tense time in Syria, where President Bashar al-Assad's Russia ally a week ago effectively warned that it could shoot down U.S. aircraft there.
Russian submarine successfully test-fires Bulava intercontinental missile
The Russian Northern Fleet's Project 955 underwater missile cruiser Yuri Dolgoruky has successfully test-fired a Bulava missile from the Barents Sea and hit all the designated targets at the Kura practice range in Kamchatka, Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel strikes Hamas targets following Gaza rocket attack
The Israeli Air Force targeted Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Strip on Monday night following an earlier rocket attack from the Hamas-controlled territory, according to a statement released by the IDF.
Israel gears up for Jerusalem sovereignty fight in UNESCO
Israel is pushing to sway the 21 nations on UNESCO's World Heritage Committee to reject a resolution disavowing Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem, when the committee meets in Krakow, Poland, July 2-12.
US, Israel set up team to combat cybersecurity threat
Israel and the US are set to collaborate in cybersecurity, a senior White House official said at a conference in Tel Aviv Monday.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court rules state can’t bar funds to church for public benefit
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state cannot refuse to fund a church’s secular activities just because it is a religious institution, in a decision Christian conservatives hailed as a major win for religious freedom.
Supreme Court revives Trump travel ban
The Supreme Court revived President Trump’s extreme vetting travel ban Monday, ruling that much of it can go into effect — and along the way delivering an implicit rebuke to the army of lower-court judges who’d blasted the president as anti-Muslim.
Supreme Court Will Hear Religious Liberty Challenge to Gay Weddings
The Supreme Court agreed Monday (June 26) to reopen the national debate over same-sex marriage.
Justice Gorsuch immediately asserts himself on right of Supreme Court
Newly minted Supreme CourtJustice Neil M. Gorsuch came out of the starting blocks quickly in his first months, firmly planting himself on the court's right along with Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. as defenders of religious freedom and skeptics of judicial meddling in the other two branches' work.
CBO says Senate Republican health care plan lowers premiums but cuts coverage by 22 million
Senate Republicans' Obamacare repeal bill would lower most Americans' premiums and save the government more than $300 billion over the next decade but also leave 22 million fewer people with health care coverage, the Congressional Budget Office said in an analysis Monday.
Three CNN Journalists Resign Over Retracted Story Targeting Trump Ally
Three CNN journalists, including the executive editor in charge of the network's new investigative unit, resigned on Monday after CNN retracted a story last week.
Sanders Ignores Fox News Questions About FBI Investigation, Starts Talking About Health Care
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) on Monday dodged questions from a Fox News producer regarding the FBI investigation into his wife, Jane, opting to talk about health care instead.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S.-backed Syrian groups take Raqqa district from Islamic State
A U.S.-backed Syrian coalition of Kurdish and Arab groups advanced against Islamic State in the jihadists' Syrian capital of Raqqa on Sunday, taking the al-Qadisia district, they said.
OPEC Looks Totally Bewildered by the Oil Market
It may be too soon to write OPEC's obituary, but the oil producer club appears in urgent need of late-life care. It shows little understanding of where it is, how it got there or where it's going. While it still manages to collect new members here and there, its core group looks more fragile than at any point in nearly 30 years.
Egypt's president ratifies islands deal with Saudi Arabia
Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has ratified a controversial treaty that transfers two largely uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Over 40 Convicted Terrorists Have Used Human Rights Laws to Stay in the UK
A study, ordered by Theresa May when she was Home Secretary to examine a government scheme, reveals that over 40 foreign terrorists have used human rights laws to stay in the U.K., which has witnessed three terror attacks in recent months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Retaliates After Rockets Land in Israel For the Third Time in Three days
Israel will not tolerate any violation of its security on any front, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday shortly after the IDF retaliated against Syria for the firing of 10 projectiles onto the Golan Heights.
Iranian protesters unveil countdown showing 8,411 days 'to the destruction of Israel'
Anti-Israel protesters in Iran unveiled a digital countdown showing 8,411 days to what they said would be the 'destruction of Israel', as part of an annual rally in support of the Palestinian Territories.
Inside the United States
Republican leaders need delicate balance of various factions to gain support for health care bill
Senate Republicans must stamp out a series of fires to keep their Obamacare repeal mission alive this week, such as pinning down party holdouts and massaging arcane budget rules to appease pro-life activists and insurers.
Will One Supreme Court Justice Retire Soon?
The Supreme Court enters its final week of work before a long summer hiatus with action expected on the Trump administration's travel ban and a decision due in a separation of church and state case that arises from a Missouri church playground.
President Trump Breaks with Tradition, Skips Annual Ramadan Dinner
For the first time in nearly two decades, the White House has decided to skip hosting the annual Eid al-Fitr dinner celebrating the end of Ramadan. The dinner began under the Clinton administration and continued through the Obama years.
U.S. government websites hacked with pro-ISIS rant, officials say
Government websites, many of them in Ohio, were hacked Sunday with a message that purports to be supportive of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Sketchy firm behind Trump dossier is stalling investigators
A secretive Washington firm that commissioned the dubious intelligence dossier on Donald Trump is stonewalling congressional investigators trying to learn more about its connections to the Democratic Party.
US Supreme Court set to rule on religious rights as travel ban looms
The US Supreme Court is set to rule on Monday in a closely watched religious rights case involving limits on public funding for churches and other religious entities as the justices issue the final rulings of their current term.
Around the World
U.S.-backed Syrian groups take Raqqa district from Islamic State
A U.S.-backed Syrian coalition of Kurdish and Arab groups advanced against Islamic State in the jihadists' Syrian capital of Raqqa on Sunday, taking the al-Qadisia district, they said.
OPEC Looks Totally Bewildered by the Oil Market
It may be too soon to write OPEC's obituary, but the oil producer club appears in urgent need of late-life care. It shows little understanding of where it is, how it got there or where it's going. While it still manages to collect new members here and there, its core group looks more fragile than at any point in nearly 30 years.
Egypt's president ratifies islands deal with Saudi Arabia
Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has ratified a controversial treaty that transfers two largely uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Over 40 Convicted Terrorists Have Used Human Rights Laws to Stay in the UK
A study, ordered by Theresa May when she was Home Secretary to examine a government scheme, reveals that over 40 foreign terrorists have used human rights laws to stay in the U.K., which has witnessed three terror attacks in recent months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Retaliates After Rockets Land in Israel For the Third Time in Three days
Israel will not tolerate any violation of its security on any front, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday shortly after the IDF retaliated against Syria for the firing of 10 projectiles onto the Golan Heights.
Iranian protesters unveil countdown showing 8,411 days 'to the destruction of Israel'
Anti-Israel protesters in Iran unveiled a digital countdown showing 8,411 days to what they said would be the 'destruction of Israel', as part of an annual rally in support of the Palestinian Territories.
Inside the United States
Republican leaders need delicate balance of various factions to gain support for health care bill
Senate Republicans must stamp out a series of fires to keep their Obamacare repeal mission alive this week, such as pinning down party holdouts and massaging arcane budget rules to appease pro-life activists and insurers.
Will One Supreme Court Justice Retire Soon?
The Supreme Court enters its final week of work before a long summer hiatus with action expected on the Trump administration's travel ban and a decision due in a separation of church and state case that arises from a Missouri church playground.
President Trump Breaks with Tradition, Skips Annual Ramadan Dinner
For the first time in nearly two decades, the White House has decided to skip hosting the annual Eid al-Fitr dinner celebrating the end of Ramadan. The dinner began under the Clinton administration and continued through the Obama years.
U.S. government websites hacked with pro-ISIS rant, officials say
Government websites, many of them in Ohio, were hacked Sunday with a message that purports to be supportive of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Sketchy firm behind Trump dossier is stalling investigators
A secretive Washington firm that commissioned the dubious intelligence dossier on Donald Trump is stonewalling congressional investigators trying to learn more about its connections to the Democratic Party.
US Supreme Court set to rule on religious rights as travel ban looms
The US Supreme Court is set to rule on Monday in a closely watched religious rights case involving limits on public funding for churches and other religious entities as the justices issue the final rulings of their current term.