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Greece offers more concessions in talks with creditors
Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis agreed to some of the creditors' conditions.

Republican candidates face tricky balance in appealing to conservative Christians without alienating others
Nine Republican White House hopefuls will attend the Iowa Faith & Freedom gathering this weekend.

US drone strike kills hostages, Obama offers 'deepest apologies' to families
Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto died in a drone strike in Pakistan.

No anti-Christian bias against Tim Tebow, says one analyst
Analyst claims that Tebow's lack of better opportunities in the NFL is because of his statistics, not his faith

North Carolina churches vandalised with pro LGBT messages
Two churches in North Carolina were recently targeted by pro LGBT vandals who caused thousands of dollars' worth of damages.

Michigan adoption agencies may soon be allowed to refuse LGBT applicants on religious grounds
Three bills that will allow adoption agencies to refuse LGBT applications on religious grounds are now waiting for a vote from the Michigan Senate.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act under pressure in Indiana from city officials who want it repealed
City officials in Gary, Indiana are calling for the total repeal of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed by the state legislative body in late March.

Angie's List CEO resigns after Indiana RFRA controversy, says he wants to pursue activism
Angie's List co-founder and chief executive officer Bill Oesterle has resigned from his position just weeks after his company spoke out against the controversial Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act or RFRA.

Russell Crowe says he was interested in religion as a child but hasn't committed to any as an adult
Some of Hollywood's most famous stars are members of the Church of Scientology, but Russell Crowe recently revealed that he chose not to join the popular religion after some initial interest.

Arizona woman to be wed in arranged marriage says she was raped and beaten by fiancé
An Arizona woman is lucky to be alive after allegedly being kidnapped, raped, and beaten by her fiancé this week.

5 nursing students killed in horrific crash, school pays tribute: 'She exemplified her faith and love for Christ'
Georgia Southern University (GSU) is reeling after the confirmed deaths of five nursing students in a devastating car crash early Wednesday morning.

Creflo Dollar blames the Devil for discrediting his ministry
Controversial American televangelist and leader of World Changers Church International Creflo Dollar has defended his call for supporters to help him buy a $65 million plane, saying the Devil is trying to "discredit" him.

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal says Christians should be free from 'government coercion' over their religious convictions
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said he is "holding firm" in support of a bill that will allow businesses to deny services in line with their religious beliefs on marriage.

Michele Bachmann says Rapture is near, and suggests Obama has something to do with it
Former congresswoman from Minnesota Michelle Bachmann claimed that the Rapture is now coming, and pinned the blame on US President Barack Obama.

ISIS killers are being emboldened by US inaction against persecution of Christians - Tony Perkins
Tony Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council, warned his members in an email that "persecution against Christians" in the United States is inspiring similar actions abroad by members of the Islamic State.

Jill and Jessa Duggar's husbands Derick Dillard and Ben Seewald are relishing fatherhood
The men married into the large Duggar family with public expectations that they would become fathers soon, and are enjoying their new and very important roles.