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An estimated 580 homes, a hotel and a shopping center have burned and tens of thousands of people were evacuated in wind-fueled wildfires outside Denver, officials said Thursday evening. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32Ier5T

In light of a world desperately searching for hope in the midst of chaos, we asked three pastors why they look at a fast to start New Year 2022 as being critically essential for churches and personal lives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EGledu

Faith-based apps have increased in popularity over the past few years and are gaining millions in funding as more people turn to them for guidance and spiritual growth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3JniFAG

As we head into 2022, many people are simplifying their New Year's resolutions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z8QReM

Holiday travelers are still having a hard time reaching their destinations. Harsh winter weather and COVID-19 staffing shortages are causing big delays. Thousands of flights have been cancelled since Christmas, and more winter weather is in the forecast. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ziWKWL

Family and friends recently gathered inside the gymnasium at North Carolina's Nash Correctional Institution to congratulate 24 inmates for earning their Bachelor of Arts diploma in pastoral ministry. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3JDP5Y3

A veteran swimming official with three decades in the sport has resigned in protest of the allowance of a biological male to compete on a female swimming team. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sIMFRC

A group of parents and students in Virginia are suing the Albemarle County School Board over its efforts to implement critical race theory (CRT) into the curriculum.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/348KRXZ

A time capsule from the 19th Century was opened in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday, revealing numerous relics from the Civil War era.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eAuKEs

COVID-19 infection rates have reached a new all-time high as the holidays march forward. The U.S. shattered its single-day record of new COVID infections, with more than 441,000 cases reported on Tuesday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pBUxmb

A Florida woman has been charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly hitting a pro-life protestor with his own sign. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mFURyr

“The Exorcist” book and movie have captivated — and terrified — audiences for decades, but what some might not realize is that the spine-chilling literary and Hollywood plot lines were purportedly based on a true story. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FDZ4Kf

The birth of preemie quadruplets in Georgia is being called a "Christmas miracle."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HhPbCC

A recent report shows that the average salary of 53 executives at Planned Parenthood rose 17.4 percent in the last three years; and Black CEOs at the abortion giant are reportedly paid much less than their White colleagues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qyT2Em

The Centers for Disease Control are recommending a big change for how long some people with COVID should stay in quarantine – a move that will let people get back to work faster. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z7s7ni

A Texas couple is lucky to be alive after an early morning house fire on Christmas took all of their belongings – except the family Bible. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z6moOl

U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FEBe11

When a vandal decided to shatter almost all of the windows at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, on Christmas Eve, the church community rallied, cleaned up the mess — and pressed forward with services. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H79GSm

One North Carolina sheriff is standing his ground against a group of atheists who are demanding that a Bible verse be taken down from a wall inside the sheriff's department. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ezsOvP

With pro-life laws getting stronger in Texas, foreign pro-choice activists are working to bypass the restrictions, including smuggling abortion pills in and bringing women across international borders to have abortions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yZVEiB

Air travelers heading home after the Christmas holiday are facing some major head winds. Thousands of flights have been canceled as the omicron variant spreads among airline crews. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z068yx

‘Tis the season for good deeds. That’s the message embedded in a feel-good story this week about a man who selflessly donated his car to a person in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pw7EoY

A former professor of women's studies at Syracuse University recently shared her personal journey from lesbian feminist to Christ-follower. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ep1qk6

An 11-year-old Oklahoma boy was recognized by local law enforcement for helping a classmate who was choking and for rescuing a woman from a burning house - all in the same day. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z83BlW

A Florida man is getting attention for all the right reasons. U.S. Army veteran Mike Esmond has donated tens of thousands of dollars to help pay off at least 677 account balances this year alone. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FxCh2E

Jurors on Thursday convicted a suburban Minneapolis police officer of two manslaughter charges in the killing of Daunte Wright, a Black motorist she shot during a traffic stop after she said she confused her gun for her Taser. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z8g0GB

U.S. consumer prices rose 5.7% over the past year, the fastest pace in 39 years, as a surge in inflation confronts Americans with the holiday shopping season underway. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yTjuMM

The Spirit of Christmas was on full display in Hampton Roads, Va., as CBN and Operation Blessing shared the joy of the season with families in the local community -- complete with food, gifts, and a lot of love. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H70NZ4

The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to weigh challenges to two Biden administration policies covering vaccine requirements for millions of workers, policies that affect large employers, and health care workers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33SVHBk

After a lengthy court battle, a federal judge ruled that the city of Anchorage cannot force a faith-based women's shelter to accept trans-identified biological males. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ekLeR7

California is requiring health care workers to get booster shots with the goal of making sure hospitals are prepared for a forecasted surge in COVID cases. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32cc37H

The Spirit of Christmas was on full display in Hampton Roads, Va., as CBN and Operation Blessing shared the joy of the season with families in the local community -- complete with food, gifts, and a lot of love. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pj9p8G

Former President Donald Trump delivered an address about contentious policies — and Jesus — from the pulpit at First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, warning that America is “in trouble,” but can find hope in the Lord. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yUjH2u

Shoplifting has been a growing problem across America for some time, and now experts say these brazen smash-and-grab robberies are being organized on social media and present a new kind of challenge from high-end stores to corner pharmacies. Los Angeles has been especially hard hit, seeing more than 20,000 property crimes per month this year.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Jdr9dy

President Biden laid out his plan to fight the COVID-19 omicron variant. The strain is the now most dominant in the country and is expected to surge over the holidays. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yPPmln

A recent report called "The Generosity Factor: Evangelicals and Giving" found that 74% of evangelicals gave to their church at some point during the last year. The authors of the study also pointed out areas of concern when it comes to the issue of generosity among believers.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3J9G9sR

Franklin Graham and the Samaritan's Purse ministry will serve a traditional roast turkey and baked ham Christmas meal on Christmas Eve to the hurting community of Mayfield, Kentucky.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eg78oE

An 86-year-old Virginia woman overcame her fear of water so she could be baptized at church, showing others that it's never too late to receive the Holy Spirit.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/329ppSd

Ashley Cariño may be a model and a reigning beauty pageant queen, but she tells CBN's the PrayerLink life isn't just about beauty and pageantry. It's about serving God, overcoming challenges, and living for a higher purpose. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pg6D40

The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) gave a special Christmas gift of $515,000 to 156 Righteous Gentiles, which will be used for food, medicine, and other essentials.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H70Sfl

President Biden rolls out his administration's newest strategy on Tuesday to battle the pandemic as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FioNI9

President Biden rolls out his administration's newest strategy on Tuesday to battle the pandemic as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H3voGG

It's hard to imagine the Christmas season without evergreen trees, decorations, lights, stockings, Santa Claus, Christmas cards, and stacks of gifts for family and friends. Today, most Americans take these traditions for granted. Even though the new nation did not celebrate Christmas as we do, the men who were the founders and early leaders of the United States celebrated Christmas with their families and also wrote extensively about their faith in God and Jesus Christ, his son.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GZwSBR

Religious groups are petitioning the Supreme Court for relief from President Biden's COVID vaccine mandate on non-government organizations, which is now due to take effect in two weeks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ea0boT

United Airlines is being sued by thousands of its own employees after its CEO threatened to fire them for pursuing religious exemptions to the company's vaccine mandate.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qcPIyD

Pastor Corey Brooks is spending the next few months camping out atop a building on Chicago’s South Side, braving the frigid, unforgiving air and foregoing the comforts of his home — all for an incredible cause. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e6WTD6

Former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen were in Mayfield, Kentucky on Saturday to serve along with Samaritan's Purse, the Christian humanitarian group led by Franklin Graham. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GTIAOs

A group of Maryland police officers are getting much-deserved attention and praise after diving into frigid waters to save the life of a terrified woman whose car plunged into a river. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FdoDl8

Residents in Mayfield, Kentucky are still struggling with the aftermath of devastating tornadoes that tore through the area on December 10.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qbulxA

The nonprofit group Wreaths Across America is guilty of “carpet-bombing” the country’s 155 national cemeteries with “Christian gang signs.” That is according to the leader of a group opposed to faith-based military observances. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H0Dtfz

A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses with at least 100 employees. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3E6NVjK

Thursday night, right before Christmas, set your eyes on the skies to see something that astronomers say will never pass this way again.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FbW1sA

The tornado outbreak last weekend was the worst in a decade and has left Kentucky with a long road to recovery.  To make matters worse, more storms struck again over the last few days.  The deadly weather has brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest and plains states which experts say rare for December.  The latest storms killed five more people and left a path of destruction across the region and more than 400,000 power outages.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3q40Y0c

Although his birthday is still a few days away, 60-year-old Harley Kelso knows what he's getting from his sister. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3F7wIrs

Should ‘inconvenient’ science and data be discarded in the pursuit of a political goal? Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appeared to do just that by rolling back longstanding patient safeguards on the abortion drug mifepristone.  Since the FDA first approved mifepristone, then known as “RU-486,” in 2000, the drug has only been available in person from certified providers who had the medical knowledge to reduce some of the risks associated with the drug.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mckbvA

As Christmas quickly approaches, millions of kids will be receiving their first-ever smartphones. While this is an exciting time for young people, parents need to prepare for the dangers their child could face by using a mobile device. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3F4tKUO

U.S. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with 11 of their fellow senators, have introduced the Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act, legislation aimed at eliminating Palestinian "martyr payments."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e033EM

Santa Clara County, California is still defying a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, targeting a San Jose church and its pastor with massive fines for holding church services in 2020 during the pandemic.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3298w9E

Haitian police spokesman Gary Desrosiers said Thursday that a kidnapping gang has released all remaining hostages from an Ohio-based missionary group. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3E27c5F

It's been six days since the tornado outbreak and the focus is shifting from the damage left behind to the men and women stepping up to help from all over: cooking free meals, picking up debris, or helping search for the missing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32bFma5

Here they come. Higher interest rates. Record inflation in November has forced the Federal Reserve's hand.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/325Zjzb

For months, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell responded to surging inflation by counseling patience and stressing that the Fed wanted to see unemployment return to near-pre-pandemic levels before it would raise interest rates. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33AQcaj

The Museum of the Bible and Grammy-award-winning Australian duo for KING & COUNTRY, led by brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, have teamed up to share a classic Christmas story that offers viewers an exciting cinematic experience. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/325PEIC

Praise leader Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" tour brought hope to so many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic as the world struggled with restrictions, isolation, and loneliness. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3F2C737

A rural community in Kentucky is barely recognizable after a deadly tornado struck on Friday night, but one church's cross stands amid the rubble as a pillar of hope and a reminder that God will see residents through this tragedy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dWt33P

Residents in Mayfield, KY held a candlelight vigil Tuesday night for the lost and grieving after the deadliest outbreak of tornadoes in U.S. history tore through six states last weekend.  CBN's Operation Blessing is on the scene in Kentucky, coordinating efforts from Bowling Green, and working with church partners to deliver food, water, and other necessities to those affected by the storms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IS4FP3

Pfizer says that its experimental COVID-19 pill appears effective against the omicron variant. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ysIJFr

Attorneys for the parties involved in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) bankruptcy case have reached a tentative settlement in which one of the organization's largest insurers would contribute $800 million into a fund for victims of child sexual abuse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EYllCn

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, one of the largest evangelical college campus ministries in the country, is helping Greek Life students approach pledging, community and accountability from a Christian perspective. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33zn0R7

A Virginia hospital was found in contempt of court Monday for blocking an ICU patient's right to allow her doctor to try the drug Ivermectin in a last attempt to treat her case of COVID-19.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yqLabI

Pastor Louis Giglio recently delivered a striking message warning the global Church to prepare for Jesus's return by sharing the Gospel, letting go of offenses, and remaining alert.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sl9bjB

Tuesday marks day four of clean-up and recovery in the country's heartland after 44 killer tornadoes ripped through nine states over the weekend. Kentucky was the hardest hit with at least 74 people killed. Across five states, the death toll is nearing 90 with more than 100 people still unaccounted for.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3m4QRHo

Sitting among rubble, the roof of his home a victim to one of the dozens of tornados that violently whipped through Kentucky, Jordan Baize played praise music into the somber air. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dSeCOu

The Supreme Court refused Monday to halt a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers in New York that does not offer an exemption for religious reasons. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pT2emM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has gained inspiration from Texas’ controversial heartbeat law that essentially bans abortions around six weeks gestation, but Newsom’s proposed plans are sure to make conservatives nervous. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oTMjWd

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pSlMrA

At least 95 people are dead and dozens more are still missing after violent tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest this weekend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33samTP

At least 95 people are dead and dozens more are still missing after violent tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest this weekend.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dPghUU

The legal wrangling between USA Gymnastics and the victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others, is over. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oPCRTr

President Joe Biden is hitting new lows for his handling of crime, gun violence, and especially the economy, according to a new poll from ABC News and Ipsos released Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31XKs9U

The search for victims continues after a weekend swarm of dozens of tornadoes left of a path of destruction through five states.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ynRJvN

Fox News Breaking News Alert Number of dead rises after devastating tornadoes, Kentucky governor announces 12/13/21 7:52 AM

Night-shift workers were in the middle of the holiday rush, cranking out candles at Mayfield Consumer Products, when a tornado closed in on the factory and the word went out to seek shelter.c from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pPVAxC

Fox News Breaking News Alert Biden approves Kentucky disaster declaration after devastating tornado 12/12/21 8:43 PM

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) announced Friday that he plans to introduce legislation to withhold federal funds from cities that permit people who are not citizens to vote. His move came just one day after the New York City Council voted to give non-citizens the right to vote in local elections. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ynMiN9

The New York Police Department (NYPD) released nail-biting video footage Tuesday showing officers scrambling to rescue an individual trapped in a vehicle overtaken by flames. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IMaWvC

An outpouring of prayers have been shared on social media as recovery efforts continue following devastating tornadoes that destroyed homes and businesses in multiple counties across western and central Kentucky on Friday.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DRVnyW

A mother is eternally grateful for a random stranger — an “angel in a pickup truck” — who recently saved her son’s life after the little boy choked on a piece of hard candy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EPn7Wi

The plumber who found $600,000 inside the walls of Pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston recently received a $20,000 reward for choosing to report his findings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oO4I6N

Right now, there is a concerted effort to change the American public's attitude towards psychedelic drugs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lYG6X8

Fox News Breaking News Alert Blue Origin successfully sends 6-person crew, including Michael Strahan, to space and back 12/11/21 7:13 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Kentucky tornado death toll likely to exceed 50, governor warns 12/11/21 2:58 AM

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, energy, housing and other items left Americans enduring their highest annual inflation rate in 39 years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pFGtGQ

The New York City Council voted Thursday to give non-citizens the right to vote in local elections. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GCywJF

In this time of deep division in our country, there can be a tendency to sense there's no hope in Washington, D.C. However, one ministry is working hard to defeat that feeling. Their mission is simple – provide prayer and pastoral support for all those God has put in office.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rVDayb

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Texas abortion providers can sue in lower courts to block the state's ban on most abortions, but the justices allowed the law to remain in effect as the case moves forward. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oJcH52

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, energy, housing and other items left Americans enduring their highest annual inflation rate in 39 years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rV4lJm

Fox News Breaking News Alert UK court ruling opens door to Wikileaks' Assange being extradited to US 12/10/21 3:07 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Al Unser, four-time Indy 500 winner, dead at 82 12/10/21 12:52 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert BREAKING NEWS: Demaryius Thomas, former NFL receiver, dead at 33 12/09/21 11:11 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Jury announces verdict in Jussie Smollett’s trial on allegations of faked hate crime 12/09/21 3:21 PM

America began bidding farewell to former Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole Thursday while his body lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GurO8j

Fox News Breaking News Alert SMOLLETT VERDICT REACHED 12/09/21 2:23 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Fox News' All-American Christmas Tree shines bright again 12/09/21 2:17 PM

A state panel agreed Monday to spend nearly $2 million to settle two federal lawsuits brought against the University of Iowa in 2017 for kicking some Christian groups off campus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dBHTg5

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was immediately taken into custody Thursday after a federal jury convicted him of downloading and possessing child pornography. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oF5Ppl

An Ohio Dunkin' Donuts employee and her three children received the ultimate Christmas gift – a fully furnished home – thanks to the kindness of a loyal customer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dDsCLP

A prosecutor told jurors Wednesday there is “overwhelming evidence" that former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged an alleged racist, anti-gay attack against himself in downtown Chicago for publicity, then lied to police about it. Meanwhile, Newsbusters reports ABC News is trying to get its viewers to forget their coverage of Smollett's claims that a MAGA-loving mob assaulted him on a frigid Chicago night.  Now at the height of his trial, the media watchdog says ABC is attempting to bury the story. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lNdPlY

One Indiana organization is helping the homeless and former inmates find stable employment so they can become a part of their community again. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oyydcA

A church's property in Lancaster, PA was defaced by vandals who used chalk to write satanic messaging last Friday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oypib6

As head of "PregnantSee", a company in Fairfax, Virginia that offers 3, 4 and 5-D ultrasounds, Christopoulos provides a unique experience for moms to see their growing baby in astonishing detail. "Now with 3D ultrasound you can see actual fat plump cheeks, you see baby sucking their little thumb, making facial gestures that are so human." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rKUJRm

An Indiana pastor who dressed up like a drag queen on a reality show last month has been "relieved of his duties" and will go through a process of "renewal, reflection, and recovery." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dqDFYG

Women will not be required to register for the military draft after Congress finally dropped that provision from the National Defense Authorization Act on Monday. The Senate is likely to vote on this next week.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dvIpMw

A transgender swimmer who previously competed as a man at the University of Pennsylvania has sparked new outrage about fairness in women's sports after destroying women's swim records at the school and the Ivy League. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rGicTS

An international Christian organization has created digital tools and resources to empower anyone to share the Gospel, build close communities, and make disciples.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3owWAaH

A former student of the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) in San Jose, California claims the district has gone so woke, it even endorsed a document instructing students on how to put a "hex" on those who say "all lives matter." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EBMaw2

In the name of “gender equity,” the Chicago Public Schools system is doing away with boys’ and girls’ bathrooms, opting instead for gender-neutral restrooms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dqWBq5

Christmas is a season filled with joy, hope, and love as Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31zn9Tq