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Native American tribe leader faces jail time for religious use of eagle feathers
Native American tribe leader faces jail time for religious use of eagle feathers

A Native American tribe leader is now facing possible jail time after he has been caught using eagle feathers for religious purposes.

After Fight of the Century, Manny Pacquiao dotes on family, spends time spreading Word of God
After Fight of the Century, Manny Pacquiao dotes on family, spends time spreading Word of God

Filipino Christian boxer Manny Pacquiao has moved on from the much-hyped Fight of the Century against American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. by doting on his family, going to church, and spending time reading and sharing the Gospel.

Emoji? Meme? 1,700 new words find their way in Merriam-Webster dictionary
Emoji? Meme? 1,700 new words find their way in Merriam-Webster dictionary

The Merriam-Webster unabridged dictionary has added 1,700 new entries, including Internet slang words such as "emoji" and "meme."

Middle East surprise: UAE making giant leap into space with 2020 Mars mission
Middle East surprise: UAE making giant leap into space with 2020 Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to make a giant leap into outer space, following its announcement of an ambitious plan to launch an orbiting probe around Mars in 2020.

Quake, tsunami could hit California but not in \'San Andreas\' magnitude, study shows
Quake, tsunami could hit California but not in 'San Andreas' magnitude, study shows

According to a new study, it is quite possible that California will indeed be hit by a tsunami, only not in the same magnitude as the one seen in the new action-adventure film "San Andreas," which stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Life after death? Upcoming medical drama \'Proof\' explores age-old mystery
Life after death? Upcoming medical drama 'Proof' explores age-old mystery

People have always been curious about the mysteries of life after death, and this is exactly what the newest medical drama "Proof" will explore once it premieres June 16 on TNT.

US-China war inevitable? Beijing won\'t budge on sea row, puts weapons on artificial islands
US-China war inevitable? Beijing won't budge on sea row, puts weapons on artificial islands

China has strategically positioned weaponry in one of the artificial islands it built in the highly contested waters of the South China Sea, further increasing the demand for U.S. intervention by South-east Asian countries with competing claims.

Prayers of millions answered: Monsoon rains set to bring relief to heat wave-baked India
Prayers of millions answered: Monsoon rains set to bring relief to heat wave-baked India

Prayers of the millions who suffer from the deadly heat in India have been finally answered as a monsoon is seen to likely hit the country by the end of the week.

Horror at sea: Thousands of Asian refugees held hostage by traffickers in \'camp boats\'
Horror at sea: Thousands of Asian refugees held hostage by traffickers in 'camp boats'

Thousands of Bangladeshi and ethnic Rohingya migrants are literally caught between the devil and the deep blue sea as trafficking syndicates, who refuse to abandon their business, held their captives instead in "camp boats" in the sea.

Discovery of new human species in Ethiopia shows man\'s ancestry more diverse than thought
Discovery of new human species in Ethiopia shows man's ancestry more diverse than thought

A new species of human beings has been discovered by scientists in Ethiopia, and this scientific breakthrough is showing that human ancestry is more diverse than previously thought.

Through music, you open up people\'s hearts, says Christian singer Blanca
Through music, you open up people's hearts, says Christian singer Blanca

Contemporary Christian singer Blanca is talking about her new solo album "Who I Am," saying that she wants to use her music to leave a positive impact on people's lives.

Tim Tebow still passionate about football, but there\'s something more important for him – charity work
Tim Tebow still passionate about football, but there's something more important for him – charity work

Christian football player Tim Tebow is not one to complain and always likes to look at the glass half full. Since signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles last month, Tebow has become a back-up quarterback, and he is extremely grateful for the opportunity.

Want to know where our ancestors came from? It\'s in the Bible, says Franklin Graham
Want to know where our ancestors came from? It's in the Bible, says Franklin Graham

Science might try hard to prove mankind's ancestry by going on expeditions and digging up the earth, but Franklin Graham, son of world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham believes that people need not look far for knowledge about people's origins. According to him, the answer can simply be found in the Bible.

ESPN radio personality Tony Kornkeiser defends Josh Duggar: \'He was a kid!\'
ESPN radio personality Tony Kornkeiser defends Josh Duggar: 'He was a kid!'

The Duggar supporters and bashers continue to voice their views regarding the accusations hurled against Jim Bob and Michelle's eldest son Josh Duggar, and this time, it is ESPN radio personality Tony Kornkeiser who joined the supporting side and defended the embattled Duggar.

The choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow, says Victoria Osteen
The choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow, says Victoria Osteen

Victoria Osteen, wife of popular evangelist Joel Osteen is asking people about their priorities. "Have you heard someone say, 'Oh, I just don't have the time for that?'" she asked in her blog post entitled "What Are You Tending To?"

Pastor Rick Warren cites 4 benefits of being honest about one\'s mistakes and feelings
Pastor Rick Warren cites 4 benefits of being honest about one's mistakes and feelings

Not a lot of people feel comfortable owning up to their mistakes, but Pastor Rick Warren from Saddleback Church is encouraging people to do it since it's the secret ingredient that builds community faster than anything else.