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Jimmy Carter: Jesus would support gay marriage
Former president Jimmy Carter has insisted that Jesus would support gay marriage, less than two weeks after the US legalised same-sex unions.

Boston Marathon bomber seeks new trial, claiming lack of evidence in his conviction
Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is seeking a new trial in his case, hoping to overturn his sentence in the April 2013 terrorist attack that resulted in the death of three people and injury of 264.

Extracts from magnolia plant may hold key to curing head and neck cancers, study says
A recent joint study conducted by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs and the University of Alabama at Birmingham showed that a compound in magnolia plant extracts can be used to shrink tumors in the head and on the neck.

Kenyan leaders: US President Obama can't talk about homosexuality during state visit
Saying that homosexuality encroaches on his country's social fabric, a Christian leader from Kenya has forbidden United States President Barack Obama from discussing issues related to same-sex relationships during his state visit to the African nation.

South Sudanese model Nykhor Paul hits racism of 'white people in fashion world'
A South Sudanese model has been drawing more attention not just because of her good looks, but also voicing out important issues like racism in the fashion industry.

Carrie Underwood tells fans: Get ready to be surprised by 'most amazingest album'
Christian country singer Carrie Underwood is drumming up even more hype for her new album, which she teased would be "the most amazingest album ever."

Despite huge lead in polls, Hillary Clinton sees threat from Dem rival Bernie Sanders
The camp of Hillary Clinton is not going easy on her campaign strategy even though she is leading other Democrat presidential hopefuls by more than 40 points in a recent CNN national polls released on July 1, her top aides revealed on Monday.

'Jesus way': Seahawks' Russell Wilson, Ciara practice abstinence before marriage
Ciara and her boyfriend Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson are practicing abstinence when it comes to sex, and the football player hopes that he would be able to rub off the "Jesus way" on his popular musician girlfriend.

Greece's 'stark reality': Five days left to save it from ruin
"The final deadline ends this week," European Council President Donald Tusk told a news conference.

Chancellor George Osborne to set out plans to slash welfare spending
This afternoon will see the first Conservative budget in nearly 20 years.

Francis on climate change: 'We can no longer turn our backs on reality'
Pope Francis said on Tuesday that protecting the planet was no longer a choice but a duty.

Donald Trump hurls invective at reigning Miss Universe who calls him 'comical'
Republican presidential aspirant and business tycoon Donald Trump has lashed back at reigning Miss Universe Paulina Vega, who earlier described his comments against Mexican immigrants as "unjust and hurtful."

South Carolina Senate OKs bill to remove Confederate flag from State House grounds
The South Carolina Senate voted on Monday a bill to remove the Confederate flag from the State House grounds and be placed to a Confederate relic room for display.

Thomas Road Baptist Church will never bless same-sex unionâJonathan Falwell
The Thomas Road Baptist Church will never honor same-sex marriages, assured Pastor Jonathan Falwell, even though the law and outside groups might pressure them to do so.

Manny Pacquiao says he's used to hardship and would do fine even if he had no money
Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao might earn millions of dollars with just one boxing match, but the famed athlete has said that even though he has no money, things will still be the same for him.

Jeb Bush now has clear lead in Republican presidential derby, 2 national polls show
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has made a leap in his campaign run for the White House, leading the list of Republican presidential contenders in at least two national polls released on Monday.