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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Syrian government extends cease-fire in Aleppo
Syria's military says it is extending a cease-fire in the city of Aleppo and its rural areas for 48 hours starting after midnight Tuesday.
Man, said to shout 'Allahu Akbar', knifes Munich rail passengers
A man attacked passengers with a knife at a train station in the Munich area in southern Germany early on Tuesday, leaving four people with life-threatening injuries, Bavarian radio reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to remember fallen troops and terror victims with songs, sirens
Israel's memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism will formally begin at sundown Tuesday, as the country pauses for an annual remembrance marked with candle lightings, memorial services and melancholy songs.
US announces $50 million aid program for the Gaza Strip
US officials said the money will be used over five years to provide basic humanitarian assistance and create jobs. It will be distributed by the US Agency for International Development in partnership with Catholic Relief Services.
Inside the United States
Spice: Americans turn to dangerous 'synthetic marijuana' to evade drug tests
Spice is known as fake weed or synthetic marijuana because it grabs hold of the same receptors in the brain. But the lab-made powder bears little resemblance to the plant Americans increasingly see as benign.
Alabama chief justice faces removal over fight to block gay marriage
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore -- ousted from office more than a decade ago over a Ten Commandments display -- now faces removal from the bench over his effort to block gay marriage from coming to that state after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
State Department says it can't find emails from Clinton IT specialist
The State Department told the Republican National Committee that it could not find any emails to or from Hillary Clinton's former IT specialist, who managed her private email server before going on to work for the agency, according to a court filing made public Monday.
Facebook Employees Block Conservative News From Trending on the Site
Former Facebook employees conceded that the social network routinely censors conservative news stories when aggregating pieces for the site's 'trending' media section.
Report: Government Regulations Add $84,671 to New Home Prices
Government regulations are responsible for adding $84,671 to the final price of a new single-family home, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders.
U.S. Politics
Ryan moves to cool Trump tensions
Speaker Paul Ryan and Donald Trump dialed back their rhetoric Monday after a weekend of sniping between the nation's highest-ranking elected Republican and the party's presumptive presidential nominee.
Donald Trump's Feud With Evangelical Leader Reveals Fault Lines
Donald Trump escalated his fight with Washington's evangelical leaders on Monday by attacking the president of the Southern Baptist Convention's policy arm. 'Russell Moore is truly a terrible representative of Evangelicals and all of the good they stand for. A nasty guy with no heart!' Trump tweeted.
20 Percent of Born Again Christians Will Not Vote in November Election, Poll Finds
A Battleground Poll found that those who say they go to church at least once a week prefer Donald Trump to Hillary Clinton by nine points.
Around the World
Syrian government extends cease-fire in Aleppo
Syria's military says it is extending a cease-fire in the city of Aleppo and its rural areas for 48 hours starting after midnight Tuesday.
Man, said to shout 'Allahu Akbar', knifes Munich rail passengers
A man attacked passengers with a knife at a train station in the Munich area in southern Germany early on Tuesday, leaving four people with life-threatening injuries, Bavarian radio reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to remember fallen troops and terror victims with songs, sirens
Israel's memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism will formally begin at sundown Tuesday, as the country pauses for an annual remembrance marked with candle lightings, memorial services and melancholy songs.
US announces $50 million aid program for the Gaza Strip
US officials said the money will be used over five years to provide basic humanitarian assistance and create jobs. It will be distributed by the US Agency for International Development in partnership with Catholic Relief Services.
Inside the United States
Spice: Americans turn to dangerous 'synthetic marijuana' to evade drug tests
Spice is known as fake weed or synthetic marijuana because it grabs hold of the same receptors in the brain. But the lab-made powder bears little resemblance to the plant Americans increasingly see as benign.
Alabama chief justice faces removal over fight to block gay marriage
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore -- ousted from office more than a decade ago over a Ten Commandments display -- now faces removal from the bench over his effort to block gay marriage from coming to that state after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
State Department says it can't find emails from Clinton IT specialist
The State Department told the Republican National Committee that it could not find any emails to or from Hillary Clinton's former IT specialist, who managed her private email server before going on to work for the agency, according to a court filing made public Monday.
Facebook Employees Block Conservative News From Trending on the Site
Former Facebook employees conceded that the social network routinely censors conservative news stories when aggregating pieces for the site's 'trending' media section.
Report: Government Regulations Add $84,671 to New Home Prices
Government regulations are responsible for adding $84,671 to the final price of a new single-family home, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders.
U.S. Politics
Ryan moves to cool Trump tensions
Speaker Paul Ryan and Donald Trump dialed back their rhetoric Monday after a weekend of sniping between the nation's highest-ranking elected Republican and the party's presumptive presidential nominee.
Donald Trump's Feud With Evangelical Leader Reveals Fault Lines
Donald Trump escalated his fight with Washington's evangelical leaders on Monday by attacking the president of the Southern Baptist Convention's policy arm. 'Russell Moore is truly a terrible representative of Evangelicals and all of the good they stand for. A nasty guy with no heart!' Trump tweeted.
20 Percent of Born Again Christians Will Not Vote in November Election, Poll Finds
A Battleground Poll found that those who say they go to church at least once a week prefer Donald Trump to Hillary Clinton by nine points.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran says it tested mid-range ballistic missile
Iran successfully tested a medium-range ballistic missile two weeks ago, a senior military planning official was quoted as saying by the Tasnim news agency on Monday.
Saudi prince: Getting nukes an option if Iran breaks deal
In a reflection of the change and churn in the Middle East, former high-level officials from Saudi Arabia and Israel -- nations that have no formal diplomatic ties -- spoke publicly about their shared sense of Iran as a threat, their differences on Palestinians and the role the United States plays in their chaotic region.
London's new Muslim mayor attends Holocaust memorial
London's newly elected Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, attended an annual memorial to the millions of Jews slain in the Holocaust as his first official act in office on Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas, Israel agree to de-escalation
A general agreement has been reached between the warring sides after tremendous mediation effort by international parties in recent days and a great number of messages exchanged via intermediaries.
Dead Sea oil reservoir ‘entirely within Israel’ says company
An Israeli company authorized to drill an oil reservoir near the Dead Sea, recently evaluated to contain NIS 1.2 billion worth of fuel, stressed Sunday that the area is located entirely inside Israel, which it said was a response to Arab media reports that the site stretched into Palestinian territory.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers, advocates push to reveal extent of surveillance
Even though the bulk collection of Americans' telephone records has ended, calls and emails are still being swept up by U.S. surveillance work targeting foreigners. Congress is making a renewed push to find out how many.
White House official admits fudging of facts to sell Iran deal
A senior official in the Obama administration acknowledged that the background to nuclear talks with Iran was misrepresented in order to sell the impression of a more moderate Iranian regime and thus gain greater American public support for an agreement.
Army shrinks to smallest level since before World War II
The Army's latest headcount shows that nearly 2,600 soldiers departed active service in March without being replaced, an action that plunges manning to its lowest level since before World War II.
Kerry slams Trump's wall, tells grads to prepare for 'borderless world'
Secretary of State John Kerry took a shot at Donald Trump during his Friday commencement speech at Northeastern University, by saying no wall is big enough to keep dangerous terrorists out of the United States.
50% of Teens Say They're 'Addicted' to Their Phones
Last week, the nonprofit Common Sense Media released the findings of a new poll on mobile device usage and family conflict. Of over 1,200 parents and teenagers surveyed, 50% of teens said they 'feel addicted' to their mobile devices.
Swarm of earthquakes strikes Mount St. Helens
In the past eight weeks, more than 130 small earthquakes have trembled beneath the surface of Mount St. Helens.
U.S. Politics
Donald Trump breaks the GOP
It was as shocking as it was predictable after a year of slow-motion buildup -- the dramatic splitting apart of the Grand Old Party in the 72 hours after Donald Trump became its presumptive nominee.
Trump: 'Taxes for the rich will go up somewhat'
Donald Trump says taxes on the wealthy could increase if he's elected president, and that he supports an increase in the minimum wage. Both positions are departures from where Trump stood in the GOP presidential primary.
Christian News
Nigeria to criminalize 'street evangelism'?
Street evangelists could be fined and pastors sent to jail under new legislation proposed by the Muslim governor of Kaduna state, Nigeria.
Franklin Graham Blasts NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's Chick-fil-A Boycott Call as Intolerant Bullying
The Rev. Franklin Graham has strongly condemned Mayor Bill de Blasio's call for a boycott of popular fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, which is opening a new location in the New York City borough of Queens, just because its Christian owners believe in the biblical definition of marriage.
Around the World
Iran says it tested mid-range ballistic missile
Iran successfully tested a medium-range ballistic missile two weeks ago, a senior military planning official was quoted as saying by the Tasnim news agency on Monday.
Saudi prince: Getting nukes an option if Iran breaks deal
In a reflection of the change and churn in the Middle East, former high-level officials from Saudi Arabia and Israel -- nations that have no formal diplomatic ties -- spoke publicly about their shared sense of Iran as a threat, their differences on Palestinians and the role the United States plays in their chaotic region.
London's new Muslim mayor attends Holocaust memorial
London's newly elected Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, attended an annual memorial to the millions of Jews slain in the Holocaust as his first official act in office on Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas, Israel agree to de-escalation
A general agreement has been reached between the warring sides after tremendous mediation effort by international parties in recent days and a great number of messages exchanged via intermediaries.
Dead Sea oil reservoir ‘entirely within Israel’ says company
An Israeli company authorized to drill an oil reservoir near the Dead Sea, recently evaluated to contain NIS 1.2 billion worth of fuel, stressed Sunday that the area is located entirely inside Israel, which it said was a response to Arab media reports that the site stretched into Palestinian territory.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers, advocates push to reveal extent of surveillance
Even though the bulk collection of Americans' telephone records has ended, calls and emails are still being swept up by U.S. surveillance work targeting foreigners. Congress is making a renewed push to find out how many.
White House official admits fudging of facts to sell Iran deal
A senior official in the Obama administration acknowledged that the background to nuclear talks with Iran was misrepresented in order to sell the impression of a more moderate Iranian regime and thus gain greater American public support for an agreement.
Army shrinks to smallest level since before World War II
The Army's latest headcount shows that nearly 2,600 soldiers departed active service in March without being replaced, an action that plunges manning to its lowest level since before World War II.
Kerry slams Trump's wall, tells grads to prepare for 'borderless world'
Secretary of State John Kerry took a shot at Donald Trump during his Friday commencement speech at Northeastern University, by saying no wall is big enough to keep dangerous terrorists out of the United States.
50% of Teens Say They're 'Addicted' to Their Phones
Last week, the nonprofit Common Sense Media released the findings of a new poll on mobile device usage and family conflict. Of over 1,200 parents and teenagers surveyed, 50% of teens said they 'feel addicted' to their mobile devices.
Swarm of earthquakes strikes Mount St. Helens
In the past eight weeks, more than 130 small earthquakes have trembled beneath the surface of Mount St. Helens.
U.S. Politics
Donald Trump breaks the GOP
It was as shocking as it was predictable after a year of slow-motion buildup -- the dramatic splitting apart of the Grand Old Party in the 72 hours after Donald Trump became its presumptive nominee.
Trump: 'Taxes for the rich will go up somewhat'
Donald Trump says taxes on the wealthy could increase if he's elected president, and that he supports an increase in the minimum wage. Both positions are departures from where Trump stood in the GOP presidential primary.
Christian News
Nigeria to criminalize 'street evangelism'?
Street evangelists could be fined and pastors sent to jail under new legislation proposed by the Muslim governor of Kaduna state, Nigeria.
Franklin Graham Blasts NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's Chick-fil-A Boycott Call as Intolerant Bullying
The Rev. Franklin Graham has strongly condemned Mayor Bill de Blasio's call for a boycott of popular fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, which is opening a new location in the New York City borough of Queens, just because its Christian owners believe in the biblical definition of marriage.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russian hacker is trading email credentials for 272.3 million accounts
It may be time to update the password for your email. Usernames and passwords for more than 250 million stolen Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, and other accounts are being swapped around in Russia's criminal underworld, according to Reuters.
London may be set to elect first Muslim mayor
Londoners cast votes Thursday in an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor, while voters elsewhere in Britain were expected to punish the main opposition Labour Party in local and regional polls.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Veteran Hamas terrorist captured, reveals terror tunnel network
Canteens, recreational rooms, even showers - tunnel-building terrorist reveals Hamas's vast tunnel network, in major intel coup for Israel.
IDF soldiers shelled on Gaza border; no injuries
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired mortars at Israeli soldiers on Friday morning, causing no injuries, as the frequent exchanges of cross-border fire entered its fourth day.
Palestinians to demand protection from war crimes at UN Security Council
The Palestinians plan to ask for international protection from alleged Israeli war crimes at Friday afternoon's informal meeting of the UN Security Council in New York.
Inside the United States
Feds seek tighter rules on money laundering, tax evasion
The Obama administration is preparing to roll out new rules meant to crack down on money laundering, tax evasion and corruption, officials announced Thursday evening. The administration will also seek legislation related to transparency relating to ownership of companies and new tools for prosecuting transnational corruption.
House OKs Bill Allowing Faith Groups to Serve the Military
The House Armed Services Committee has passed an amendment that ensures faith-based groups can serve the military without giving up their religious identities.
Southern San Andreas fault in California 'locked and loaded,' warns scientist
The southern part of the San Andreas fault is 'locked, loaded and ready to roll,' according to Thomas Jordan, director of the Southern California Earthquake Center.
U.S. Politics
House Speaker Paul Ryan refuses to back Donald Trump
House Speaker Paul Ryan is refusing to support Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president, insisting Thursday that the businessman must do more to unify the GOP.
Top reason Americans will vote for Trump: 'To stop Clinton' - poll
The U.S. presidential election may turn out to be one of the world's biggest un-popularity contests.
FBI interviews Clinton aides including Huma Abedin as part of email probe
Some of Hillary Clinton's closest aides, including her longtime adviser Huma Abedin, have provided interviews to federal investigators, as the FBI probe into the security of her private email server nears completion, U.S. officials briefed on the investigation tell CNN. The investigation is still ongoing, but so far investigators haven't found evidence to prove that Clinton willfully violated the law the U.S. officials say.
Christian News
Madhya Pradesh, Hindu extremists stone Protestant church
A mob of 500 Hindu right-wing activists have attacked a Protestant church damaging the entrance and throwing stones at the faithful. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Jabat, in Madhya Pradesh.
Thousands of Christians leaving Eritrea because of persecution, report finds
A report by an anti-persecution charity has said 1 in 12 people in Eritrea, many of them Christian, have now fled the East African state.
NYC Mayor Pushes to Boycott Chick-fil-a over Traditional Marriage
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials want New Yorkers to bypass a Chick-fil-a.
Day of Prayer's Tony Evans Warns 'Time's Running Out in America'
Christians across the United States are once again preparing to mark the National Day of Prayer, an annual event America has observed for 65 years.
Atheist group accused of bullying public schools by opposing students' trip to Ken Ham's Creation Museum
An atheist organisation has been accused of bullying U.S. public schools by warning them that their students' trip to evangelist Ken Ham's Answers in Genesis Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky would be unconstitutional.
Pakistan: Christians protest plan to demolish four churches
Four churches are set to be torn down to make way for a train line in Lahore, Pakistan, plans which campaigners say 'belittle Christians'.
Around the World
Russian hacker is trading email credentials for 272.3 million accounts
It may be time to update the password for your email. Usernames and passwords for more than 250 million stolen Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, and other accounts are being swapped around in Russia's criminal underworld, according to Reuters.
London may be set to elect first Muslim mayor
Londoners cast votes Thursday in an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor, while voters elsewhere in Britain were expected to punish the main opposition Labour Party in local and regional polls.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Veteran Hamas terrorist captured, reveals terror tunnel network
Canteens, recreational rooms, even showers - tunnel-building terrorist reveals Hamas's vast tunnel network, in major intel coup for Israel.
IDF soldiers shelled on Gaza border; no injuries
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired mortars at Israeli soldiers on Friday morning, causing no injuries, as the frequent exchanges of cross-border fire entered its fourth day.
Palestinians to demand protection from war crimes at UN Security Council
The Palestinians plan to ask for international protection from alleged Israeli war crimes at Friday afternoon's informal meeting of the UN Security Council in New York.
Inside the United States
Feds seek tighter rules on money laundering, tax evasion
The Obama administration is preparing to roll out new rules meant to crack down on money laundering, tax evasion and corruption, officials announced Thursday evening. The administration will also seek legislation related to transparency relating to ownership of companies and new tools for prosecuting transnational corruption.
House OKs Bill Allowing Faith Groups to Serve the Military
The House Armed Services Committee has passed an amendment that ensures faith-based groups can serve the military without giving up their religious identities.
Southern San Andreas fault in California 'locked and loaded,' warns scientist
The southern part of the San Andreas fault is 'locked, loaded and ready to roll,' according to Thomas Jordan, director of the Southern California Earthquake Center.
U.S. Politics
House Speaker Paul Ryan refuses to back Donald Trump
House Speaker Paul Ryan is refusing to support Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president, insisting Thursday that the businessman must do more to unify the GOP.
Top reason Americans will vote for Trump: 'To stop Clinton' - poll
The U.S. presidential election may turn out to be one of the world's biggest un-popularity contests.
FBI interviews Clinton aides including Huma Abedin as part of email probe
Some of Hillary Clinton's closest aides, including her longtime adviser Huma Abedin, have provided interviews to federal investigators, as the FBI probe into the security of her private email server nears completion, U.S. officials briefed on the investigation tell CNN. The investigation is still ongoing, but so far investigators haven't found evidence to prove that Clinton willfully violated the law the U.S. officials say.
Christian News
Madhya Pradesh, Hindu extremists stone Protestant church
A mob of 500 Hindu right-wing activists have attacked a Protestant church damaging the entrance and throwing stones at the faithful. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Jabat, in Madhya Pradesh.
Thousands of Christians leaving Eritrea because of persecution, report finds
A report by an anti-persecution charity has said 1 in 12 people in Eritrea, many of them Christian, have now fled the East African state.
NYC Mayor Pushes to Boycott Chick-fil-a over Traditional Marriage
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials want New Yorkers to bypass a Chick-fil-a.
Day of Prayer's Tony Evans Warns 'Time's Running Out in America'
Christians across the United States are once again preparing to mark the National Day of Prayer, an annual event America has observed for 65 years.
Atheist group accused of bullying public schools by opposing students' trip to Ken Ham's Creation Museum
An atheist organisation has been accused of bullying U.S. public schools by warning them that their students' trip to evangelist Ken Ham's Answers in Genesis Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky would be unconstitutional.
Pakistan: Christians protest plan to demolish four churches
Four churches are set to be torn down to make way for a train line in Lahore, Pakistan, plans which campaigners say 'belittle Christians'.