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Kenya gunmen sought out Christians and non-Muslims as they begged for mercy, praying 'Jesus, please save us'
An eyewitness of the deadly assault by Somali Islamist militants on a Kenyan university spoke on Friday of three female students he saw executed as they begged for mercy.

What was the role Jim Parsons wanted the most but failed to get?
Things have a funny way of working out, and had actor Jim Parsons nabbed the role he initially wanted to get, then he would not have had the opportunity to star as Dr. Sheldon Cooper in the widely popular TV series The Big Bang Theory.

Jill Duggar is 'getting things done' while waiting for Baby Dilly to arrive
Jill Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting is not one who is content to just sit by and do nothing, even if she is already several days past her pregnancy due date.

Carman weighs in on Creflo Dollar's request to buy a new jet
In an effort to get closer to his fans, Christian singer Carman Domenic Licciardello created a Q&A portion on his Facebook page where fans can throw him some questions and he will answer back. Some asked him personal questions such as the singer's thoughts on marriage, while others enquired what his typical day is like.

Why is a Christian charity asking people to legally change their name?
Supporters are being asked to change their names to 'Hope' - just for a day.

May the dying cry of the God who made you be a source of healing love
The cross represents for Gerard Kelly the fulcrum of forgiveness at the heart of history.

The Paradox of Good Friday
The cross of Christ has to be the biggest paradox in Scripture, writes Krish Kandiah.

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz researched suicide before fatal flight
A computer found at his home revealed searches on cockpit doors and safety precautions.

Arkansas, Indiana back down over 'anti-gay' religious freedom laws
The two US state have revised new religious freedom acts after a backlash from civil rights groups and businesses.

Iran and world powers agree nuclear framework deal after marathon negotiations
A decisive step towards a final pact has been taken in Lausanne.

Leaders debate: No clear winner as polls disagree
The only TV debate in which all party leaders appear together was inconclusive.

Boko Haram stages kidnapping during Nigerian election
While the world was transfixed on the Nigerian presidential election that unseated incumbent leader Goodluck Jonathan, the terrorist organisation Boko Haram reportedly kidnapped hundreds of people from the town of Damasak last week.

NASCAR offers prayers as JD Gibbs undergoes treatment for brain function issues
The NASCAR family is rallying around Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) President JD Gibbs as he undergoes treatment for brain function difficulties.

Kentucky poses odd response to gay marriage ban
The state of Kentucky, fighting to keep its gay marriage ban, posed an unexpected argument in defense of its voter-approved amendment last week.

World's oldest woman dies at 117
The world's oldest woman, Misao Okawa, passed away on Wednesday.

Vanessa Hudgens refocusing on her relationship with Christ
Singer and actress Vanessa Hudgens discussed refocusing her life on Christ following her breakup with fellow star Zac Efron in a recent interview.