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California massacre: It's now a terror probe, says FBI; female shooter posted allegiance to ISIS chief on Facebook
The husband-and-wife attackers who shot and killed 14 people in California on Wednesday had links with the Islamic State (ISIS) and the massacre is now being investigated as an act of terrorism, officials said.
Nevada lawmaker champions right to bear arms with Facebook Christmas photo of her family all packing guns
At a time of mounting concern over gun violence and terrorism, a Republican state lawmaker from Nevada made known her full support for the Americans' right to bear arms when she posted a family Christmas photo on her Facebook page showing her entire family, from the youngest to the oldest, packing guns.
First global study of religion and science shows that many scientists are religious, dispelling conflict as myth
A study by researchers from Rice University proved that this perceived clash between science and religion is just a misconception.
Sun can produce 'disastrous' super flare that can disrupt life on Earth, scientists warn
Solar scientists are warning that disruptions of life on Earth if the sun spews a "disastrous" super flare.
Trump hurdles challenges, boosts lead even further in latest CNN/ORC poll, taking over a third of all Republican votes
He may have faced controversies, criticisms and even a reported attempt by some members of his party to discredit him, but Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump's rise to the top seems unstoppable.
Europe launches spacecraft that will seek to prove Albert Einstein's century-old theory on gravitational waves
The European Space Agency (ESA) is embarking on a mission to prove Einstein's century-old idea on gravitational waves.
ISIS boasts of having exploited Europe's refugee programme to form armies in every country in the continent
Recently, a 99-page manifesto believed to have been published by Islamic State militants would give more weight to arguments against accepting new refugees in European countries.
Black pastor: 'I'm backing Donald Trump because he's a winner and knows how to create wealth'
Further boosting his chances of getting the party's nomination, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has secured the support of some black Christian pastors.
U.S. airs concern over Russia's new weapon â a fast, nuke-armed submarine drone that could devastate American cities
During a joint hearing of the House Armed Services and House Foreign Affairs Committees on Russian arms cheating, US Department of State Undersecretary Rose Gottemoeller sounded the alarm on Russia's new state-of-the-art weapon.
Paris: Draft climate change deal signed minutes before deadline
The agreement forms the basis for ministers to try to resolve hundreds of points of disagreement next week.
Evangelical vote is vital in presidential elections, says Carson faith adviser
"Evangelicals are playing an incredibly relevant role in this election," according to Johnnie Moore.
New York crib baby mother speaks: 'I knew if I left him in God's hands, he would be OK'
The mother who left her new-born baby in a New York church's Nativity crib has said that she knew that someone would find him and help him.
Churches urge Iain Duncan Smith Christmas card campaign to highlight benefit fears
The One More Card Campaign is an initiative by the Baptist Union, the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church and the Church of Scotland.
Do we worship Jesus or the Bible?
The accusation is that, if you focus on what the Bible says, you are making the Bible your ultimate authority instead of making Jesus your ultimate authority.
India bolsters Chennai flood relief after slow response
The move came as criticism mounted that the government has been slow to respond to the heaviest rains in a century.
UN Security Council to discuss human rights in North Korea
The isolated country has been accused by a UN inquiry of abuses comparable to Nazi-era atrocities.