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Zika crisis: First US transmission reported, attributed to sexual contact
The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local health officials.

9 scriptures that teach principles on investing
For those who want to go into investments and passive income, the Bible teaches us how to do so.

WHO declares global health emergency as Zika virus spreads rapidly; infection could be worse than Ebola
The rising cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus infection have prompted the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare on Monday a "public health emergency of international concern," and medical experts are still struggling to find a way to stop it from infecting more people.

Weapons' sale rises in Germany amid crime surge triggered by influx of refugees
With concerns over the influx of migrants and surging crimes among refugees, Germans are reportedly stocking up some firearms for protection, spiking the sales by up to three times more in weapons shops.

Phil and Kay Robertson boast of their happy sex life: 'It's not something we should be ashamed of'
Al and Lisa Robertson are talking about love and relationships in their new book called "The Duck Commander Devotional for Couples," and in it, they gave a somewhat revealing account of Phil and Kay Robertson's active sex life.

Nick Vujicic tells students struggling with negativity: 'Jesus is always near so you're never alone'
As someone who was born without any arms or legs, limbless evangelist Nick Vujicic really stood out like a sore thumb among his peers and was heavily bullied while he was growing up.

Domestic abuse in Christian homes called a 'silent epidemic' that needs to be addressed
The issue of domestic abuse is not something the Christian community openly addresses. However, it is something that must be dealt with now since many Christian women, including the wives of pastors and ministers, are often abused in some way.

'Church burnout': Christian leader cites five reasons why members leave their church â and what to do to counter it
Church burnout is a real thing, says LifeWay Christian Resources president Thom S. Rainer, although when it happens, church members still get shocked and surprised.

Franklin Graham admits he still doesn't understand how the caucus works
There are some things that don't make sense for Reverend Franklin Graham, but there are also some things that the evangelist knows for certain.

Ben Carson talks about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, says 'it could be tomorrow'
Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson strongly believes in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and before that day comes, he has remained committed to living his life "consistent with the will of God."

Pastor Saeed Abedini denies wife's sexual abuse claims but admits their marriage is in 'great stress'
Pastor Saeed Abedini was finally released from his prison cell in Iran, only to be greeted by bad news when he got home. Apparently, his wife Naghmeh filed a domestic relations case against him and refused to remain in his presence when he got to the Billy Graham Training Center in North Carolina.

Obama pursuing plans to visit mosque in Baltimore despite its long history of ties to terrorism
Is President Barack Obama supporting and legitimising radical Islamic groups in the U.S. at the expense of more moderate Muslims? The answer is "yes" as far as the research group Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT) is concerned.

Hillary Clinton taking 'risky rat poison' medication for her blood clotting woe, says top N.Y. doctor
A prominent New York doctor has revealed that Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton could be at risk for excessive haemorrhaging, even cerebral haemorrhaging, even from minor falls or other accidents because of the medicine she's taking for her blood-clotting problems.

Donald Trump errs anew in trying to show his Christian faith, placing money in church Communion plate
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made another gaffe showing his apparent unfamiliarity with certain Christian practices when he and his wife attended church services at the nondenominational First Christian Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Sunday.

Facebook, Instagram ban private gun sales in compliance with Obama's actions
Facebook and Instagram have banned private gun sales weeks after President Obama announced new executive actions including requiring gun sellers who use the internet to get licenses and conduct background checks.

U.S. Supreme Court sets date to hear case on whether Obama administration has right to determine 'what is sin'
The U.S. Supreme Court has set the oral arguments on March 23 for the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious organization in the consolidate cases of Zubik v. Burwell against the accommodation mandate for contraceptives under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.