Thursday, 31 August 2023

CA Mom Settles for $100K in 'Landmark Victory' Alleging School 'Socially Transitioned' Daughter

A California school district has settled a lawsuit for $100,000 with a mother who alleged her daughter was socially transitioned to a new "gender identity" by school staff without informing or getting her permission.

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Praying Football Coach Returns to Field After Winning Case: 'Golden Age for Religious Liberty'

A Washington state high school football coach who was fired for silently praying on the field after games will return to the gridiron Friday.

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NJ Town Settles for $575K in Discrimination Case Against Orthodox Jewish Community

A New Jersey Township has agreed to pay a $575,000 settlement to its Orthodox Jewish community for discriminating against their right to hold religious assemblies.

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Jacksonville Shooting the Latest Racially Motivated Attack as Hate Crimes Rise Across America

Violence in the form of hate crimes is rising across America. The FBI is investigating the shooting over the weekend in Jacksonville, Florida as a hate crime – the latest in a surge of hate crimes in big cities.

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'Thanking God Every Minute': Tropical Storm Idalia Descends on NC After Pounding FL, GA and SC

Tropical Storm Idalia is barreling through the Carolinas on its way to the Atlantic Ocean after leaving a trail of flooding and devastation throughout the Southeast. Idalia was a hurricane when it made landfall Wednesday in a remote area of Florida, where it shredded homes and submerged streets.

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Tropical Storm Idalia Descends on North Carolina after Pounding Florida, Georgia and South Carolina

Tropical Storm Idalia is barreling through the Carolinas on its way to the Atlantic Ocean after leaving a trail of flooding and devastation throughout the Southeast. Idalia was a hurricane when it made landfall Wednesday in a remote area of Florida, where it shredded homes and submerged streets.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Boston Drops Sex, Gender ID on Marriage Licenses to 'Alleviate Gender Dysphoria'

Couples filling out marriage licenses in Boston, Massachusetts will no longer be required to check a box to identify their sex or gender under a new policy adopted by the city Tuesday.

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Mitch McConnell Freezes Up Again During a Live Press Conference

Concerns are mounting over the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican froze up once again during a news conference. 

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'Horrific Precedent': DOJ Convinces DC Jury to Jail 5 Pro-Life, Late-Term Abortion Protesters

A Washington D.C. jury has found five pro-life activists guilty of violating federal law for attempting to prevent abortions of unborn babies at the D.C.-based Washington Surgi-Clinic late-term abortion facility in October of 2020.

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Ceiling Fans Latest Appliance on Biden's List, Republicans Warn Move Could Tank Small Businesses

The Department of Energy has zeroed in on ceiling fans in its continuing effort to make consumer appliances more energy-efficient.

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Oncologist Studies 5,000 Cases of Near Death Experiences, Says They Prove Life After Death

A Kentucky radiation oncologist who has spent the last 25 years studying near-death experiences says his research confirms that there is life after death. 

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Idalia Makes Landfall as a Cat-3, Unleashing Life-Threatening Storm Surges and Rainfall

Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm on Wednesday and was unleashing life-threatening storm surges and rainfall in an area not accustomed to such pummeling.

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Idalia Projected to Hit Florida as Category 4 Hurricane with 'Catastrophic' Storm Surge

Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a dangerous Category 3 storm Wednesday morning as it steams toward Florida’s Big Bend region and threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall. Authorities are warning of a “catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds” when Hurricane Idalia hits Florida.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Biden Pushes for New COVID Vaccine 'That Works', Critics Warn of Lockdowns and 'Alarmist Tactics'

Recent headlines are giving off warning signs that the White House and other authorities are gearing up for another possible pandemic in the fall of 2023. 

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Judge Ties Trump Trial Date to Super Tuesday, Even Biden Supporters Call It Election Interference

The date has been set for President Trump's D.C. trial on charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election. The judge scheduled the trial date to begin March 4, 2024, the day before the biggest political primary day of the presidential calendar.

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'No One but Jesus': God Led EWU Guard to Stop Racist Shooter from Massacring Students

An on-campus security guard at Edward Waters University, a historically black private Christian university, first encountered the man later identified as the shooter who opened fire at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida over the weekend, killing three people and turning the gun on himself. 

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CA Sues School District to Halt Its 'Parental Rights' Policy on Gender-Confused Kids

California's attorney general has sued a Southern California school district over its new policy requiring schools to notify parents if their children change their gender identification or pronouns.

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Stories of Survival Emerge in Maui: 'You Can See God in These Miracles'

Amid all the tragedy caused by the fires in Hawaii, miraculous stories of survival are surfacing. While visiting Maui, we've seen a firsthand look at the devastation, but also God's divine protection.

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'Major Impact': Hurricane Idalia Intensifies as Florida Braces for Direct Hit from Possible Cat-3

Florida is bracing for the first major hurricane of the season as Hurricane Idalia gains strength while barreling towards the Gulf Coast.  Experts predict Idalia could become a Category 3 hurricane by Tuesday night.  

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As Hurricane Idalia Nears Florida, Residents Urged to Wrap up Preparations

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday. Idalia would be the first storm to hit Florida this hurricane season and a big blow to the state, which is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Ian almost a year ago. 

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Jacksonville Shooter 'Hated Black People,' Investigation Into Deadly Attack Continues

Three people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida over the weekend, eventually turning the gun on himself.

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Bank of America Accused of Discrimination After 'Politicized Debanking' of Christian Charity

Bank of America has been accused of discrimination after it closed the accounts of a Christian charity with allegedly little explanation and no warning. 

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Pro-Life Coalition Asks Supreme Court to Restore Free Speech, Sidewalk Ministry to Women

Pro-life advocates are urging the Supreme Court to restore the rights of sidewalk counselors so they can offer compassionate support for women outside of abortion clinics. 

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'Joe the Plumber' Dies After Pancreatic Cancer Battle, Leaving Behind Powerful Message of Faith, Kindness

Joe Wurzelbacher, who became known as “Joe the Plumber” after bursting onto the political scene when he questioned then-presidential candidate Barack Obama during the 2008 election cycle, died Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 49.

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Operation Blessing, Greg Laurie's Harvest Kumulani Reach Out to Help Maui's Fire Survivors

The death toll now stands at 115 after the raging wildfire on Maui, and hundreds more are still unaccounted for. CBN News traveled back to Lahaina for a firsthand look at how Christians are helping survivors recover.

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Jacksonville Killings: What We Know about the Hate Crime

Authorities say a white man wearing a mask and brandishing a weapon with a swastika fatally shot three Black people Jacksonville, Florida, in a racist attack. The assailant opened fire Saturday at a Dollar General store in a predominantly Black neighborhood, leaving two men and one woman dead. The gunman then killed himself. 

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Sunday, 27 August 2023

'We're Just Asking the Lord': Central Texans Pray for Rain Amid Severe Drought

Inspired by the Old Testament prophet Elijah, a group of Christians in Central Texas are praying for rain amid a severe drought.

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Tim Tebow Shares News of 3 Human Trafficking Survivors Who Were Recently Baptized

Former NFL star, minor league baseball player, and ESPN college football analyst Tim Tebow shared a video this week with the news that three human trafficking survivors were recently baptized. 

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Greg Laurie Tackles 'The End of the World', Offers Insight on Rapture and Christ's Return

The Bible talks about reading the signs of the times, and Pastor Greg Laurie is doing just that in a new series about the End Times, speaking recently about the mysterious Christian belief called "the rapture". 

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Trump Is Facing a Lot of Legal Limbo Before the Election: What Happens if He's Convicted?

Former President Donald Trump is still the clear GOP frontrunner in the polls as the Republican Party looks to pick its candidate for the 2024 presidential election. But with the four indictments against him this year, legal questions and theories have come up from numerous political groups and pundits about whether he can even run.

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Trump Returns to Twitter After GA Releases First Mug Shot Ever for a Former President

Former President Donald Trump is speaking out after being booked on the latest charges against him in Georgia, blasting the state's accusations of trying to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 election.

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Maui County Sues Utility, Alleging Negligence Over Fires That Ravaged Lahaina

Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions.

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Thursday, 24 August 2023

60 Years Later, King's 'I Have a Dream' Speech Reignites New Generation's 'Fierce Urgency of Now'

Sixty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, prominent authors and historians believe echoes of King's charge remain the same today as this generation faces its own "fierce urgency of now."

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'A Terrifying Precedent': Calvary Chapel Sues CA County for Tracking Attendance of Churchgoers

A San Jose, California church still locked in a years-long legal battle with Santa Clara County officials over $1.2 million in fines for violating COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, alleges the county government conducted unconstitutional surveillance and tracked its members on the church's property using their cell phones.

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5 Pro-Lifers on Trial, Judge Denies Evidence of Infanticide at Abortion Clinic

The trial of five pro-lifers facing federal charges for allegedly violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act continues this week with closing arguments expected today.

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Candidates Spar with 'Rookie' Ramaswamy at First GOP Debate

The 2024 GOP primary now officially feels underway, and the eight candidates who took the stage in Milwaukee hope the energy from the first debate builds them much-needed momentum on the campaign trail. 

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

A Whale of a Fishing Tale: Teen Hooks Wallet with $2K in Cash, Returns to Owner

A high school freshman in Moorhead, Minnesota has a fishing tale and a treasure story all rolled into one.  And best of all, there's a happy ending. 

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'Leave Our Kids Alone': CA Parents Push Back Against State's Aggressive LGBT Ideology

Parents in California are standing up for their parental rights and pushing back against state policies that target young children with LGBTQ ideology.

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Federal Judge Rules City Can't Ban Christian Farmer Because of Biblical Beliefs

A federal district court has ruled that a Christian farmer in Michigan is free to participate in his local farmer's market after city officials banned him from the event because of his biblical viewpoint on marriage. 

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Man Who Stole Sean Feucht’s Guitar Accepts Jesus, Gets Baptized

God can use all things — including a stolen guitar — to draw people toward Himself.

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8 GOP Candidates Prepare to Face Off in Tonight’s 1st GOP Debate

The first debate of the GOP primary is just hours away.  While nine presidential candidates met the donor and polling thresholds to qualify, only eight will take the stage in Milwaukee tonight after frontrunner Donald Trump announced he will not attend. 

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

With East Palestine Residents Suffering Toxic Spill Symptoms, Church Helps with Free Air Purifiers

Ever since the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last February, the First Church of Christ has been a hub for disaster relief in the community. They've hosted medical clinics, and mental health clinics, and distributed relief supplies to the residents. 

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Federal Court Rules Alabama Can Protect Minors From Damaging Puberty Blockers, Cross-Sex Hormones

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Alabama can enforce a law that would block harmful and experimental puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and mutilating irreversible surgeries for children and teens who struggle with gender confusion.   

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Finally Free from Her ESPN Muzzle, Sage Steele Speaks Out for Women in Trans Sports Debate

After settling a free speech dispute with Disney-owned ESPN, veteran sportscaster Sage Steele is using her platform to support and protect female sports. Sage's case stems from comments she made on a popular podcast in 2021, where she voiced her disapproval of Disney's COVID vaccination policy.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

Nick Hall's Pulse Ministry Offers Free, 12-Month Program to Train 100 New 'Evangelists'

Pulse, a prayer and evangelism movement started in 2006 by global evangelist Nick Hall, has officially opened its application process for the ministry's Pulse 100 training program. 

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Bethany Hamilton and Pro-Life Diaper Company Team Up to Help Maui Residents

Christian professional surfer Bethany Hamilton and a pro-life diaper company have teamed up to help moms and babies in Maui who have been affected by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.

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'Really Apocalyptic': After Horrific Hawaii Wildfires, 'This Is the Beauty of the Body of Christ'

One of the leaders of a Christian organization that trains and mobilizes churches to serve their communities is describing the post-wildfire situation in Maui, Hawaii, as “really apocalyptic.”

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Tropical Storm Hilary Ends California's Drought; Biden to Face Angry Victims on Maui

Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, has ended the drought. Biden finally heads to Maui.

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Why RFK Jr. Is Drawing Support from Handful of Democrat and GOP Voters

While President Biden has the full support of the Democratic National Committee, that isn't stopping primary hopefuls Marianne Williamson and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., from campaigning across the country as they try to shake things up for 2024.    

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Southern California Braces for More Floods as Tropical Storm Soaks Region From Coast to Desert

Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts Sunday evening, prompting rescues from swollen rivers and forcing some of the nation’s largest school districts to cancel Monday classes. Millions braced for more flooding and mudslides, even as the storm began to weaken.

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

Firefighters Step in to Save the Day After Grandparents' Car Overturns While Taking Granddaughter to College

Firefighters came to the rescue of grandparents whose car rolled over Friday, delivering a major dose of kindness to the couple and their grandchild.

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Friday, 18 August 2023

Christian Coffee Shop Targeted by Communists, LGBTQ Activists: 'They Want…Our Doors Shut'

The owner of a Christian coffee shop in Colorado says his business has been under intense heat from LGBTQ and communist protestors purportedly aiming to shut down the establishment.

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Online Trolls Target Synagogues Across 12 States with Bomb Threats and Swatting Calls

A group of online trolls is responsible for the disruption of services at more than two dozen synagogues across the country by targeting them with fake bomb threats and swatting calls.

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New YouVersion Exec Nona Jones Tackles Bible Illiteracy: 'Seek Intimacy with God Every Day'

For nearly six years Nona Jones reached millions in the digital world through her role as head of Facebook's Faith-based Partnership Outreach.  But in 2022, Jones felt God calling her to a new mission.

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Target's LGBT Agenda Leads to Sales Drop; Execs Pivot but Say, 'We'll Continue to Celebrate Pride'

Retail giant Target is feeling the pain of consumer backlash over the marketing of its LGBT Pride and transgender merchandise, and it's happening right where it hurts – in the company's earnings. 

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Evangelist Torben Sondergaard Deported from US After 1 Year in ICE Jail Cell: 'Please Pray'

CBN News has received confirmation that Christian evangelist and refugee Torben Søndergaard was deported from the United States in the last 24 hours. 

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Amid Dispute Over Being 'Blindsided', Michael Oher Tells His True Story from Orphan to Overcomer

Former NFL star Michael Oher is making headlines this week with a lawsuit filed against the Tuohy family. He and the family were the subjects of the hit film "The Blind Side", but Oher is now speaking out against both on the heels of the release of his new book where he's sharing lessons learned from a lifetime of adversity.

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Legislature Overrides Governor's Veto to Protect Kids from Irreversible Trans Procedures

A major development unfolded Wednesday in the state-by-state battle to regulate transgender medical treatments for children. The North Carolina state legislature overrode Gov. Roy Cooper's (D) veto, passing a law that prevents minors from undergoing transgender medical procedures.

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Wednesday, 16 August 2023

TX Targets America's Largest Abortion Provider with $1.8B Lawsuit

Texas wants Planned Parenthood to give back millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements — and pay far more in fines on top of that — in a lawsuit that appears to be the first of its kind brought by a state against the largest abortion provider in the U.S.

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Entire Minnesota City Police Force Resigns

Residents living in the city of Goodhue, Minnesota will be without a police department after the chief and all of the officers resigned over low pay. 

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'God Hasn't Forgotten Them': Prayer and Relief Pour in from Samaritan's Purse for Maui Residents

After a deadly fire hit the island of Maui, Samaritan's Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, has now deployed 17 tons of relief supplies to help survivors facing the devastation

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Experts Say Bidenomics Hurting Americans: 'Families Have Seen a $6,000-a-Year Pay Cut'

While President Biden is celebrating his economic policies, some experts say "Bidenomics" is doing more harm than good.  

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Court Rules for Pro-Life Activists After DC Officials Arrested Them While Ignoring BLM

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Washington D.C. officials "selectively" enforced a defacement statute to arrest pro-life activists who chalked a message on the sidewalk while allowing Black Lives Matter protestors to do much worse without any consequences.

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Operation Blessing-YWAM Join to Aid Maui Fire Victims: Generators, Gas Grills, Tents, Water Purifiers

Relief efforts are underway on the island of Maui in the aftermath of last week's deadly and devastating fire. One official fears the death toll could reach into the hundreds. As the community looks for help, aid agencies like CBN's Operation Blessing are ramping up their efforts to assist in this time of need.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2023

'Iowa Is Going to Be Wide Open': Christian Leader Says Evangelicals Moving on from Trump

Despite former President Donald Trump's growing legal issues, he still holds a formidable lead in the GOP primaries.  While current polls indicate it might not be possible for any candidate to beat him, one evangelical leader tells CBN News that's not what he's hearing from evangelical voters in Iowa, the nation's first Republican caucus state.       

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VA School District Pulls Sexually Graphic Content, Adds Books with Pro-American, Traditional Values

A conservative children's book publisher that offers an alternative to the transgender ideology that's being spread at Drag Queen Story hours in public libraries is now making books available to elementary schools across the country. But one Virginia school district is already getting pushback from some parents before the books hit the shelves, this fall. 

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Ex-NFL Player from 'The Blind Side' Says He Was Tricked and Never Adopted, Family Pushes Back

Michael Oher, the retired NFL offensive tackle whose adoption story was the focus of the 2009 motion picture The Blind Side, has alleged in a petition filed in a Tennessee court that in reality, he was never adopted by the Tuohy family. Instead, he now claims they tricked him by creating a conservatorship that benefited them. 

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Missouri Senior Center Bans Bible Study Because 'Some Residents Were Offended'

One senior living center in Missouri could soon find itself in legal trouble after blocking a group of Bible-believing residents from holding weekly faith gatherings.

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'I Just Thank the Good Lord for Keeping Me': Texas' Oldest Woman Turns 114 - Here's Her Advice

Elizabeth Francis of Houston, Texas turned 114 years of age last week, making her the second oldest person in the U.S. and seventh oldest in the world.

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Church in the Wild: National Parks Hear the Gospel Through Grassroots, Student-Led Ministry

God is changing lives in the wilderness, from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, through a 70-year-old ministry dedicated to spreading the gospel in America's national parks.

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Monday, 14 August 2023

TX School Board Targets Conservative Member for Opposing 'Sexualization of Children'

A north Texas school board is reportedly trying to silence one of its conservative board members who is working to remove sexually explicit books from student libraries. 

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17-Year-Old Alabama Basketball Star Collapses, Dies During Practice

One of the top high school point guards in the country has died of a sudden cardiac event while playing basketball. 

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Satanic Temple Claims VA City Canceled 'Satan Club' Event at Local Library

The Satanic Temple (TST) is accusing Chesapeake, Virginia city officials of canceling a scheduled meeting of the After School Satan Summer Club at a local public library. 

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'I Ran For My Life': Maui Wildfires Death Toll at 96, Could Soar Much Higher

At least 96 people died in the flames that swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, but that death toll could rise substantially as hundreds more remain missing.

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Sunday, 13 August 2023

2024 Candidates Descend on Iowa as Voters Question Trump’s Electability and Lead in the Polls

Presidential hopefuls descended on Iowa over the weekend for the opening days of the Iowa state fair. While President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump hold resounding leads in their primaries, voters CBN News spoke with suggested these races could be more open than polls indicate. Every four years the annual Iowa state fair turns into a destination for political tourists. People from all over the country come to meet, hear and maybe even flip a pork chop alongside candidates vying for their support in the presidential election. 

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Friday, 11 August 2023

Heroes: Quick Thinking Motel Owner and Sheriff's Deputy Rescue 2 Trafficking Victims

A Florida motel owner is being lauded as a hero by police after his quick thinking helped rescue two young girls who were reportedly being sex trafficked.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland Appoints Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Probe

Attorney General Merrick Garland Appoints Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Probe

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Alex McFarland: How the Left Demonizes Conservative Christians as 'Christian Nationalists'

Some conservatives argue American leftists always seem to need a boogeyman. When left-wing political activists are not demonizing MAGA Republicans, they're aiming to marginalize patriotic Christ-followers by labeling them as "Christian nationalists."

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55 People Killed by 'Apocalyptic' Maui Wildfires, Many Missing, Hundreds of Buildings Destroyed

At least 55 people are confirmed dead and that number is expected to rise. Much of the Lahaina area's culture has been erased with as many as 270 buildings damaged or destroyed.  

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

53 People Have Died from the Maui Wildfires, Governor Says, and Historic Lahaina Has Burned Down

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise. Green says search and rescue operations are continuing, and officials expect it will become the state’s deadliest natural disaster since a 1961 tsunami killed 61 people on the Big Island.

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'By the Grace of God': Police Officer Saves Newborn Who Was Born in Car and Wasn't Breathing

The quick thinking of a New Mexico State police officer is credited with saving the life of a newborn baby with the heroic rescue happening merely a few yards from a hospital.

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Michele Bachmann Hosts Regent University's 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting for 2023

Hundreds of Regent University students will fast and unite in prayer this month, believing God to pour out his limitless mercy and love on a hurting world. 

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Judge Punishes Southwest for 'Defiance' of Previous Ruling in Pro-Life Flight Attendant's Case

A U.S. District Court judge has ordered Southwest Airlines to pay the most recent legal fees of a flight attendant who says she was fired for expressing her opposition to abortion. The judge ruled the airline had "twisted" his words and disregarded his order. 

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Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Sue VT Officials for Censoring Counseling, Violating Free Speech

The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) and two faith-based pregnancy care centers in Vermont have filed a federal lawsuit challenging state officials over a law the plaintiffs say restricts their free speech and their services to women for their pregnancies. 

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US Soldiers at Huge Army Base Left Without Reliable Food Access, Report Finds

Soldiers stationed at one of the U.S. Army's largest bases located in Texas are going without food as the base faces a shortage of cooks to staff its dining facilities.

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At Least 36 Dead in Raging Fires on Hawaiian Island of Maui, Hundreds of Homes Burned

At least 36 people have been killed and dozens more injured by wildfires that are sweeping the Hawaiian island of Maui, devastating homes and businesses. 

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Biden Sends Military to Help with Brutal Hawaii Fires

Follow live updates about wildfires that are racing across part of Maui in Hawaii, destroying sections of a historic town on the island and forcing some to flee to the relative safety of the ocean, where the Coast Guard rescued them. The fires forced evacuations in some areas, including the popular tourist spot of Lahaina Town. 

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Why US Credit Card Debt Now Tops $1 Trillion

Americans have hit a new high in credit card debt. The surge means their overall balance shot above $1 trillion for the first time.

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MA Gov Declares 'Emergency' Amid Migrant 'Surge', NYC Mayor at a 'Breaking Point'

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) declared a state of emergency Tuesday, citing an influx of migrants seeking shelter at a time when the cost of housing continues to rise.

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While 1,500 Foster Kids Have No Home, MA Rejects Catholic Couple Due to Biblical Beliefs

A Catholic couple is suing Massachusetts for preventing them from taking part in the state's foster care system.

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Tim Tebow Raising $1M to Combat Trafficking - His Ministry Has Already Rescued 2,000 Victims

The huge box office success of The Sound of Freedom is exposing the dark world of human trafficking and boosting efforts to fight it. One ministry that's been working for more than a decade to combat trafficking is the Tim Tebow Foundation. 

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Tuesday, 8 August 2023

God's 'Extraordinary Mission' for an 'Ordinary Woman': Museum of the Bible Honors Elisabeth Elliot

It's been almost ten years since beloved missionary, author and speaker Elisabeth Elliot passed away, and her spiritual legacy certainly lives on.  For the first time, an exhibit showcasing her life and ministry is on display at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.  It includes never before seen artifacts, photos and journals from her time as a missionary in the Ecuadorian rainforest. 

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Parents Head to Federal Court After County Revokes 'Opt-Out' Policy for LGBTQ Storybooks

Some Maryland parents are taking their fight against LGBTQ-oriented books to federal court. 

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Community Searches for Missing TX Pastor: He Left for Work, Hasn't Been Seen Since

The search for a missing Corpus Christi, Texas pastor continues for the seventh day after he left home to go to work and never showed up. 

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Pastor Craig Groeschel Says Church 'In the Middle of Revival' as 2,000 People Get Baptized

Pastor Craig Groeschel of Life.Church is celebrating the more than 2,000 baptisms that took place over the church's 40-plus campuses, this weekend. 

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Ohio Voters Hit the Polls in Major State Constitutional Battle Over Abortion

Voters in Ohio go to the polls today for a special election that could have an impact on abortion in the state.

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'Christians Stepping Up Even Bigger': New Trends in Adoption After the Fall of Roe v. Wade

In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the talk of a federal abortion law has lessened. It is an issue that has now led to new trends in the evangelical adoption arena.  Before the historic court action, statistics showed Christians already more likely to adopt than other Americans. Now they are stepping up at an even bigger rate to grow their families and help children in need.

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Anne Graham Lotz, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright Say Jesus Is Coming Back Soon: 'His Return Is Imminent'

Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright are on a mission to help prepare believers for Jesus' imminent return.

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Powerful Storm Kills 2 People and Leaves 1.1 Million Without Power in Eastern US

At least two people have died, thousands of U.S. flights have been canceled and more than 1 million have lost power as destructively strong storms move through the eastern U.S. Residents were warned to stay indoors Monday and prepare for the worst. 

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Monday, 7 August 2023

'Persecuted' and 'Targeted': Evangelist Torben Søndergaard Faces Deportation

Danish evangelist Torben Søndergaard now faces possible deportation after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a "Petitioner's Motion for Stay of Removal" that could have freed Søndergaard from an ICE prison or led to a new trial in the Immigration courts.

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'The Earth Cries Out Unto God': Defeating Addiction and Finding God's Goodness on the Mountain

Mountain climbing is one of the most dangerous activities in the world. The risks of injury or death are high, and even experienced climbers can be caught off guard by the elements. But for Kent Johnson, mountain climbing has been more than just a dangerous hobby. It's also been a lifeline, helping him to overcome a mountain of addiction.

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'Larger Than Life': Liberty University Football Player Tajh Boyd Passes Away at 19

Liberty University is mourning the loss of Liberty Flames Offensive Lineman Tajh Boyd, who passed away at the age of 19. 

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'Touched by God': Woman Walks Again After 5 Years of Immobility at 'Miraculous' Revival Event

Hundreds of people are sharing about a life-changing experience that took place at a Virginia church in July where blind eyes were opened, the lame walked, and the power of God set people free from years of oppression. 

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Capacity Crowd Attends Kirk Cameron's AL Library Event, Hundreds More Follow at Local Church

Kirk Cameron's "See You at the Library" event that was initially canceled by Huntsville-Madison County Public Library System in Alabama – but then was allowed to proceed at the public library on Saturday – was a huge success, according to multiple media reports. 

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Concerns Rise about Advanced Age of Politicians after Capitol Hill Health Incidents

The Constitution explicitly states you must be a minimum of 35-years-old to run for the presidency or a U.S. Senate seat, and 25-years-old to run for Congress. Yet, no boundaries exist for a maximum age to hold office, and while the majority of Americans currently believe that should change, there are few options to address rising concerns. 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley told CBN News last November, "Let's face it : we've got a lot of people in leadership positions who are old." Haley believes politicians should undergo some sort of health screening, regardless of party. 

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Friday, 4 August 2023

Actor Kirk Cameron Speaks Out After Library Cancels His Event With Riley Gaines

A conservative legal firm is demanding a library reconsider canceling a family-friendly, book-reading event featuring actor Kirk Cameron and activist Riley Gaines.

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VA Democrat Indicted on 82 Felony Charges, Election Fraud to Appear in Court Aug. 12

The trial of a longtime Democrat county supervisor in Virginia facing numerous charges is set to begin on Aug. 12. 

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TX Man Arrested for Satanic Attack on Church - Break-in Caught on Video

A suspect has been apprehended in El Paso, Texas after a local church was burglarized and vandalized with Satanic symbols last month, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages. 

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'In God We Trust' Now Required to Be Displayed in This State's Public School Classrooms

A new Louisiana law will require the U.S. national motto "In God We Trust" to be displayed in every public school classroom in the state. 

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Trump Pleads 'Not Guilty' at Arraignment - Is This a Free Speech Case, or Something Else?

Donald Trump, the leading Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential race, faces the prospect of being on trial while running for office. Thursday, the former president pled 'not guilty' to four charges that he attempted to overthrow the 2020 election.

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Thursday, 3 August 2023

Devon Archer Bombshell Testimony; Joe Biden Was 'The Brand' Used to Send 'Signals' of Power, Access, and Influence

In bombshell testimony, Devon Archer, a former business partner of  Hunter Biden, told congressional investigators that Hunter used his father, then-Vice President Joe Biden, to help a family "brand" that brought "value" to foreign clients who were seeking influence in Washington. 

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Mysterious Firm Buying Land Around California Air Base, Stirs National Security Concerns

Amid growing fears about Chinese government-backed businesses purchasing land around U.S. military sites, new questions are being raised about an unknown investment company in California that's buying up large parcels of land around a major U.S. Air Force base. 

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Private Christian School to Open in Greenfield, MA After Battling 'Animus and Discrimination'

A church in Massachusetts has won the right to open a private Christian school after facing discrimination from local officials.

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Hawaii's Jesus Revolution: 2,000 Salvations in 7 Years at Greg Laurie's Church on Maui

By now, you've likely heard of Pastor Greg and Cathe Laurie thanks to Jesus Revolution, the film that wowed theatergoers and is now showing on Netflix. What you may not know is that, in addition to their L.A.-based church, they lead a congregation in beautiful Maui called Kumulani Chapel.

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'Arrested - Simply for Reading the Bible': Police Detain 4 Young Christians at Drag Queen Event

Four young Christians were arrested Saturday in Watertown, Wisconsin while they were preaching the gospel at a public drag queen show focusing on children. 

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Pittsburgh Synagogue Gunman Sentenced to Die in Nation’s Deadliest Antisemitic Attack

The man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue was formally sentenced to death Thursday, one day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate for the perpetrator of the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. 

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Christians Gather at Idaho Capitol After Media Outlet Threatens 'Keep Your Religion Out of Gov't'

An Idaho newspaper called Christians who gathered at a worship event led by Sean Feucht "dangerous activists" who are "full of hate" and threatened them saying "keep your religion out of our government".

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Trump Faces Election Arraignment Today - Prosecutor Will Have to Prove He Knows Trump's Thoughts

Former President Donald Trump appears in a Washington, D.C. courthouse today to face criminal charges, accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election. His attorneys argue the case is an unprecedented attack on free speech.

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Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Federal Court Smacks Down Satanic Temple in Ruling Over Prayer

Ain’t nobody got time for Satan. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by The Satanic Temple against the City of Boston, ruling the city council did not discriminate against the group by refusing to grant its request to deliver an invocation at a recent weekly meeting, according to the Boston Herald.

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Moody Bible Institute Asks Federal Appeals Court to Protect Ministry from Gov't Interference

A famous, 137-year-old faith-based college and seminary has asked a federal court to protect its ability to train students for Christian leadership free from the government's interference. 

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OK Gov Signs 'Women's Bill of Rights' to Protect Girls from 'Out-of-Control Gender Ideology'

Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order defining the words "female" and "male" for state agencies to correspond with a person's birth gender.

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FBI Rescues More Than 200 Sex Trafficking Victims in Sting Operation, Many of Them Children

The FBI has recovered more than 200 victims of human trafficking in a  nationwide sting operation known as "Operation Cross Country", federal agents announced Tuesday.

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Grand Jury Indicts Trump for His Actions Challenging 2020 Election Results

A grand jury commissioned by the Biden Justice Department has indicted Former President Donald Trump, the leading presidential candidate in the 2024 campaign, on charges of conspiracy and obstruction involving his actions to challenge the results of the 2020 elections.  

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DC Grand Jury Indicts Trump on Charges for Actions Challenging 2020 Election Results

A grand jury commissioned by the Biden Justice Department has indicted Former President Donald Trump, the leading presidential candidate in the 2024 campaign, on charges of conspiracy and obstruction involving his actions to challenge the results of the 2020 elections. Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's office confirmed the indictments. The 45th president is charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Trump Attorney John Lauro said the indictment is evidence political speech has been criminalized.

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Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Illinois College to Pay Christian Student $80K for Silencing Conservative Views

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has agreed to pay a former graduate student $80,000 to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged the university discriminated against her for being an outspoken Christian.

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Oklahoma Lawsuit Challenges Nation's First Publicly Funded Religious Charter School

The first potential religious charter school is facing a legal challenge just weeks before the start of the school year. 

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Tennessee Governor to Hold Special Session after Deadly Covenant School Shooting

Tennessee lawmakers will gather at their state capitol on Aug. 21 to focus on solutions for keeping their communities safe. While some are applauding Gov. Bill Lee's commitment to address gun reform, some from his own party oppose the decision.

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We're Losing Our Freedom and Our Choices: Has the Constitution Been Effectively 'Terminated'?

Statistics and polling show that your world is shrinking, and not in a good way. Not only are basic freedoms under siege, but economic choices that many of us took for granted are slowly being taken away.  

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Traveling Evangelist Says Christian Revival Happening Now Among Generation Z

A summer camp founder in South Carolina says Christian revival is happening among the age group known as Generation Z, people born between 1999 and 2015. 

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