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Pro-life dad Mark Houck who was arrested in a terrifying FBI home raid has been acquitted in federal court. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zGHAiX5 via

Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined. Five Memphis officers already had been fired and charged in the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who was Black. Police said Monday that officer Preston Hemphill was relieved of duty shortly after Nichols’ Jan. 7 arrest. The department said later that another officer has been relieved of duty. In total, seven officers have been disciplined for the arrest of Nichols, who died Jan. 10. Also Monday, two Memphis Fire Department emergency medical workers and a lieutenant were fired in connection with the case. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZFMryOk via

Above a noodle shop in New York's Chinatown, agents of the Chinese communist government reportedly operated an overseas police station for years. There are more than one hundred of them worldwide.  They might not look like police stations. They may only be the back room to a restaurant, but they're staffed by Chinese government officials. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ALZ15bD via

A video of a Texas father singing a worship song to his premature son — who had a very low chance of survival — is going viral on social media. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/o1PtOBE via

A moving video of an elderly woman being baptized and carried out of a pool by a caring pastor is making the rounds on social media — and the imagery is powerful. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kP1AoMp via

The recent addition of an unusual eight-foot golden statue atop a New York state courthouse in New York City is causing a stir with some questioning what exactly the statue represents.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nLTeaxF via

In a widely-watched case involving free speech, a Colorado state appeals court has ruled against baker Jack Phillips who declined a request to make a cake celebrating a gender transition. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1bqyTvW via

On Jan. 25, the Virginia General Assembly honored Regent University at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia. a.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bqtcivf via

The public awaits the release today of police body cam footage that shows the January 7th pepper spraying and brutal assault by Memphis police against Tyre Nichols. He died after the traffic stop. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/f6YdOD5 via

Five fired Memphis police officers have been charged with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said although the officers each played different roles in the killing, “they are all responsible.” All of the officers are Black. Video of the Jan. 7 traffic stop will be released to the public sometime Friday evening. Nichols’ family and their lawyers say the footage shows officers savagely beating the 29-year-old father and FedEx worker for three minutes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Z8LM93g via

An Islamic extremist who killed eight people with a speeding truck in a 2017 rampage on a popular New York City bike path was convicted Thursday of 28 federal crimes and could face the death penalty. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cI8gNZ2 via

Norma Thornton's defiant message is clear: she isn't backing down anytime soon. Last year, Bullhead City police arrested the 78-year-old Arizona grandma for feeding the homeless in a public park — a violation of a city ordinance. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nf6wukq via

Avid Chick-fil-A fans were recently served up yet another reason to love the iconic fast food brand, as former CEO Dan Cathy spoke in-depth about the company’s quest to “glorify God.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hxGCYnq via

Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump's personal account after a two-year suspension following the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yF13RfQ via

A California teenager is speaking out about a state policy that allows men who identify as women to use public restrooms of their choice.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Fhto3lY via

A California mother is suing her local school district alleging school officials withheld information from her about her daughter's decision to change genders.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HeWMAqJ via

The U.S. Department of Justice indicted two Florida residents Tuesday for attacks on crisis pregnancy resource centers in the Sunshine state. The federal charges mark the first indictments after dozens of attacks following the leak of the Supreme Court's draft opinion that overturned Roe. V. Wade.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QpFHVY1 via

A Key West, Florida family is thanking God after their son, who was free-diving and spearfishing several miles offshore, was rescued after being caught up in the powerful Gulf Stream current and swept even further out to sea.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Mb5G6ON via

The principal of a small Tennessee Christian school who was arrested in 2022 following accusations of improper sexual activity with an underage girl, has been indicted on 11 additional charges.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rFlvAVH via

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled in favor of faith-based schools, dismissing a lawsuit that would have ended certain religious exemptions that protect traditional marriage and gender values at faith-based institutions.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AZuCehn via

An Arapahoe County District Court judge in Colorado has ordered an ex-social worker to pay $3 million in damages to Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky after she filed a false child abuse report against the councilwoman.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/G62REVL via

Seven people were killed in two related shootings Monday in a coastal community south of San Francisco. It marks California's third mass killing in eight days. The San Mateo County Sheriff's office says 67-year-old Chunli Zhao is in custody as the suspect in the shooting. Authorities say four people were found dead and one critically wounded from gunshots mid-afternoon. Then three others were found dead at a business several miles away. The connection between the locations is unclear but the sheriff's office says both are agricultural businesses. The shootings follow Saturday's massacre that killed 11 people at a dance hall in Southern California. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LqJhasR via

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) made headlines over the weekend after her daughter reportedly told The New York Times her mom brought priests to the family home to try to “have an exorcism.”   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0wZgCsa via

Former gay atheist, Becket Cook, is best known for trading his successful Hollywood lifestyle for a new identity in Jesus Christ. And he recently opened up about another "supernatural" part of his faith journey that led him to God.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VHLe1PG via

Atlanta police arrested six people on charges of domestic terrorism after protests turned violent Saturday night. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oisNLpW via

Human trafficking is a problem that continues to grow around the world. In the United States, 20 percent of trafficking victims pass through Texas. Here, state legislators recently passed a law making it tougher on criminals and helping the victims stay out of jail.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/whOeZ1Q via

A Michigan priest is going viral after claiming in a series of TikTok videos that he died and went to hell – sharing that he "wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WeNqmYJ via

Authorities say the suspect in a California dance club shooting that left 10 dead has shot and killed himself. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna says the man killed himself as police officers closed in on the van he used to flee the scene of an attempted second shooting. Luna has identified the suspect at 72-year-old Huu Can Tran. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1MdfPpq via

A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club following a Lunar New Year celebration, setting off a manhunt for the suspect in the fifth mass killing in the U.S. this month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Tmqfn6O via

Three mothers, three kids, and a powerful pro-life plea took place on Capitol Hill Thursday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/L3KxApG via

Former President Donald Trump will travel to Fayetteville, North Carolina Saturday to celebrate the life of Lynette Hardaway, better known as "Diamond" from the conservative commentator team Diamond and Silk.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/D7FnwjR via

Former abortion clinic worker Sarah Eubanks grew up in a Christian household and attended church regularly, but by the time she was 12 years old the Alabama native was well on her way to a road riddled with drug addiction, promiscuity, and a life of dancing "with the devil". from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wkJjxcT via

A sweeping revival is taking place in a small community in southeastern Kentucky where hundreds of people are being changed by a move of God's Spirit. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Gbdr2DV via

Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/u5e9qFi via

The pastor of a Tennessee church was the lone survivor after a plane crash Tuesday killed four of his fellow church leaders, leaving parishioners and loved ones in shock. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/PRwBzTf via

Thousands of people are expected in Washington, D.C. Friday, for the 50th annual March for Life.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RpSUeux via

A Texas woman recently celebrated her 100th birthday. But Elaine Kuper has an even more impressively long history of volunteering.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/grnHaX7 via

One of the nation's most prestigious high schools is under investigation by Virginia's attorney general, all because several school districts may have discriminated against high-performing students in the name of equity.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SB2VtYy via

Brentwood Baptist Senior Pastor Mike Glenn announced on Sunday he will step down from the Nashville-area megachurch at the end of the year to focus on church planting.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7XbeYfg via

Mark Houck, a Catholic pro-life father of seven who was arrested by FBI agents in the early morning hours at his Pennsylvania residence last September, will get to tell his side of the story next week in a jury trial. And now his attorneys say they've offered "bombshell evidence" to the court that could change everything. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bsNLue7 via

A powerful adoption story is going viral as thousands of pro-life advocates are heading to the nation's capital this week to take a stand for the sanctity of life. They're coming to Washington, D.C. for the 50th annual March for Life – the first in a post-Roe America. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/92qZEni via

An Indiana sheriff’s department recently celebrated the new year by commemorating the baptisms of around 40 incarcerated men and women. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8FYcAD2 via

A man wearing a t-shirt with the words "Jesus Saves" was told by a mall security guard he would have to remove the t-shirt or leave the Mall of America in a video that went viral on social media over the weekend. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nodt1MB via

In 1993, Melissa Coles was a scared 18-year-old on the doctor's table about to have an abortion. Elsewhere, Susan Scotten was a woman desperate to adopt a baby. Melissa's 11th-hour decision to choose life for her baby set off a chain of amazing events, with ongoing blessings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VxrYuEs via

As the nation celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr's legacy, Monday also marked National Religious Freedom Day. The effort to remember the constitutional right to religious liberty comes amid a rising tide of antisemitism and renewed attacks against religious groups both in the U.S. and around the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/JzSAIL2 via

A ministry in Tennessee is fighting back after a city reportedly issued a cease-and-desist letter precluding the organization from operating. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/F0EMkpb via

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review a Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision finding that the United States Postal Service ("USPS") is not required to provide religious accommodation allowing a Christian employee to observe the Sunday Sabbath.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mdbg2Pk via

In the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement, we remember with gratitude the public courage and sacrifice of Dr. King and so many who put their lives and fortunes on the line to ensure Jim Crow was relegated to the ash heap of history. But it took more than speeches, marches, and social demonstrations to change how America thought about racial and ethnic inequality. It ultimately took the truth of God's Word.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xpTItYJ via

Although inflation has been slowing down a little bit, if you've been to the grocery store, you know some food prices have still been going up – in some cases, way up. The cost of a dozen eggs has more than doubled in the last year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/benLs2d via

Leading Sunday services on the lawn outside his tornado-damaged Crosspoint Christian Church, the Rev. David Nichols told his congregation there was much for which to be grateful despite the destruction around them. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BeEd4KN via

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - Administrators at the Virginia school where a first-grader shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not seize the 9mm handgun he brought to his classroom, the school system's superintendent said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SV2FEMg via

A Catholic charity in Wisconsin is taking its case to the state supreme court, asking it to declare that the religious charity is indeed a religious organization, citing its mission of feeding the poor, helping the elderly, and caring for the disabled.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/At1MTuP via

The state of California has announced plans to allow residents to test out digital identifications and state ID cards within "a matter of months." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/F63bvaj via

First, a former U.S. president, and now the current president. Attorney General Merrick Garland says he's naming another special counsel to investigate classified documents taken to unsecured locations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UYdJ4Rb via

A giant, swirling storm system billowing across the South has killed at least six people in central Alabama and one in Georgia and spawned a tornado that shredded the walls of homes, toppled roofs and uprooted trees in Selma. The emergency management director in Autauga County, Alabama, says he can confirm six fatalities scattered across multiple homes in the Old Kingston community. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pUNjrt1 via

Lisa Marie Presley - the only child of Elvis Presley - died Thursday after being hospitalized earlier that day, her mother said in a statement. The singer was 54. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lSZK6PW via

A Missouri church is reaching out to the homeless during the coldest months of the year, and members say their goal is to "go out and be the hands and feet of Jesus." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vKbZDta via

A New Jersey EMT is being honored for going above and beyond the call of duty after saving the life of a pastor while working her side job at a wedding.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/E9p7Qva via

A Christian nurse practitioner in Texas filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against CVS Pharmacy, claiming she was terminated by the company because she sought a religious accommodation from prescribing contraception – an accommodation the company had granted her for the previous six years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ibGlkUr via

Lawmakers in Virginia introduced a bill Tuesday that would protect the lives of babies after 15 weeks of pregnancy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hiGD0rk via

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed after a system that offers safety information to pilots failed. The government launched an investigation into the breakdown, which grounded some planes for hours. The Federal Aviation Administration said preliminary indications traced the outage to a damaged database file. The agency said it would take steps to avoid another similar disruption. The breakdown showed how much American air travel depends on the computer system that generates alerts called NOTAMs — or Notice to Air Missions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BIlgF4U via

More than 8,500 flights were delayed Tuesday and at least 1,200 flights were canceled after a Federal Aviation Administration computer failure.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ETtM9w4 via

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has returned home to continue his recovery after his collapse on the football field captured the attention of the nation last week. He was released from a hospital in Buffalo, NY on Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/itXsE3S via

Interest in occultic activities has been going mainstream across the U.S. in recent years, even in the church. That's why Christian leaders are speaking out about the dangers of dabbling in dark practices like astrology, witchcraft, tarot cards, and even the Enneagram personality test.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1GJTLWU via

In an effort to protect minors from accessing pornography, legislators in Louisiana recently enacted a new law to require age verification for accessing adult websites.  House Bill 142 – now called Act 440 – passed with bipartisan support.   Child safety advocates are applauding the state's action. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AqEJbmD via

Sinkholes swallowed cars and floodwaters swamped towns and swept away a small boy as California deals with more wild winter weather. Millions of people were under flood warnings, and more than 110,000 homes and businesses were without power because of heavy rains, hail and landslides. Thousands have been ordered to evacuate their homes. State officials say at least 17 people have died from storms that began late last month.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7YF0mzt via

A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration brought flights to a standstill across the U.S. on Wednesday, with hundreds of delays quickly cascading through the system at airports nationwide.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ciPW0nd via

Sinkholes swallowed cars and floodwaters swamped towns and swept away a small boy as California deals with more wild winter weather. Millions of people were under flood warnings, and more than 110,000 homes and businesses were without power because of heavy rains, hail and landslides. Thousands have been ordered to evacuate their homes. State officials say at least 17 people have died from storms that began late last month.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ywoHfGt via

A pastor who fled the war in Congo to seek a better life in the U.S. was found shot last Thursday morning outside of his apartment in Nashville, Tennessee.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WLTMYiZ via

The University of Georgia ended their football season Monday night by dominating Texas Christian University, 65-7, and becoming the college football national champions for the second year in a row. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ubP0AdG via

Rescuers have ended the search for a 5-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwaters in central California Monday morning. Meanwhile, the entire coastal community of Montecito was ordered evacuated as California residents grappled with flooding and mudslides in the latest in a series of powerful storms. Tens of thousands of people remained without power, and some schools closed for the day. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BhDFWHT via

An avid fan of TikTok used the social media platform to help an elderly Maryland widower and U.S. Navy veteran retire earlier than he expected.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SGkscQD via

President Joe Biden encountered no migrants during his highly controlled, four-hour visit to El Paso, Texas on Sunday, according to several media outlets. Before the president's visit, there had been reports of large numbers of migrants sleeping in city streets. According to a new report, one large group of migrants who had been sleeping outside next to a shelter and a bus station were rounded up and arrested prior to Biden's visit. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wRieLza via

Big plays and big prayers took center field this weekend as NFL players showed strong support for the Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin less than a week after he collapsed from cardiac arrest.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wJ9jyEU via

A U.S. District Court has upheld a West Virginia state law that protects female athletes by prohibiting biological males from playing on girl's teams. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IUDJLxY via

A New York pro-life pregnancy center is launching its own private investigation to find the group of arsonists who firebombed their facility last June. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dRsOblB via

A girls' scouting organization in the U.S. is marking Sanctity of Life month by touting its dedication to teaching young ladies to value life – at any stage.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Q8ukHxS via

It is an answer to prayer for millions of people. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has opened his eyes and has been holding hands with family in the hospital, according to his agent.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NL1VZi via

It's a big book. For Christians, it's the most important book we will ever read. But for many, it presents a most challenging task, especially if we want to read the entire Bible in a year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6dWbFn3 via

The exodus from progressive-led states to states with lower taxes, more affordable housing, and higher standards of living continued through 2022, according to an annual report. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/niuTAEK via

It is an answer to prayer for millions of people. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has opened his eyes and has been holding hands with family in the hospital, according to his agent.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jeMtNa8 via

Charismatic, high-energy preaching is a hallmark of theologian John Piper's sermons, and during a message last month, it was cause for alarm.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OcF2PAz via

Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky took a bold and public faith stance Tuesday, bowing his head and openly praying on the air for ailing Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/76LOShK via

The 50th annual March for Life will happen on January 20th in Washington, D.C. For decades, thousands marched to the Supreme Court, calling for the end of Roe v. Wade. However, this year is different following the court's decision to overturn the federal law legalizing abortion.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1dEwWqU via

Two people in Florida were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, authorities said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hodHjQp via

Newly released internal Twitter documents confirm that U.S. government agencies used the social media giant to do its dirty work and suspend nearly 250,000 accounts on its behalf because they simply "didn't like them." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lqYQiS0 via

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin still remains in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals Monday night. Hamlin's uncle Dorian Glen told NFL Total Access that his nephew is still on a ventilator at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center as doctors try to get him to breathe on his own.     from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8oz2DJm via

Prominent Christian leaders, ministries, and young influencers throughout the country are urging and supporting a call for one million people to fast and pray at the beginning of 2023. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZJMzOkp via

Seconds after Damar Hamlin collapsed from cardiac arrest Monday night, the field fell silent. Moments later, his teammates gathered together to pray for his recovery, and millions around the world flooded social media asking God to intervene.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mfZcEuX via

Cash bail is used as a guarantee that a defendant will return to court for hearings or trial. While there are growing calls to reform the system some say it pits the need for safety against the rights of the poor. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5uZ40e7 via

Authorities in New York City are investigating whether a man who attacked three police officers with a machete at a New Year's Eve celebration was inspired by radical Islamic beliefs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/SZ9Rq1M via

Two pastors are making headlines after heroically rescuing 154 people during deadly snowstorms in Buffalo, New York, offering housing and resources to the afflicted during the horrific conditions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BwhDL3t via

The Pennsylvania family of a man arrested in the slayings of four University of Idaho students expressed sympathy for the families of the victims but also vowed to support him and promote "his presumption of innocence.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Hu3g8NR via