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Kayla Mueller may have been given as ISIS bride â US Intelligence
Kayla Mueller may have been given to an Islamic State fighter as a bride during her captivity, sources within the US intelligence community say.

Chapel Hill suspect's wife denies murder was linked to religion
The wife of a man charged with the murder of three young Muslims in North Carolina on Tuesday has denied that the attack was motivated by religion.

Lottery Fund boost for world's oldest Methodist chapel
Bristol's New Room, founded by John Wesley, will get a revamp and new facilities.

'Worse than a tragedy': More than 300 migrants died trying to reach Italy this week, says UN
More than 300 people died trying to cross the sea from Africa to Italy this week, the UN refugee agency said on Wednesday, adding pressure on Europe to expand a border operation that lacks a clear mandate to save lives.

Suicide bombers strike Niger town
Two female suicide bombers attacked the Niger frontier town of Diffa on Wednesday, security sources said, shortly after Chad's army said it had killed 13 fighters from the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the Nigerian town of Gambaru.

Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years for 2012 shipwreck
A court in the town of Grosseto found Francesco Schettino guilty of multiple manslaughter.

'American Sniper' Chris Kyle texted that defendant in his murder trial was 'nuts' before the killing
Former US Marine Eddie Ray Routh is charged with killing Kyle and his friend Chad Littleworth.

All-night Ukraine peace talks end with hopes of agreement
Details are unclear and fighting is continuing after exhausting negotiations.

Islamic State: Obama asks Congress to authorise war
There will be no large-scale invasion but the US president wants action.

Clarence Thomas issues strong dissent on gay marriage ruling
Justice Clarence Thomas admonished the Supreme Court after its decision not to issue a stay on Alabama's gay marriage ruling on Monday.

Mormon blogger John Dehlin excommunicated from LDS Church
Controversial blogger John Dehlin is no longer a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints after an excommunication hearing held on Sunday.

Former ISIS member explains why he joined terrorist group, and why he left: 'They see it as something a lot grander than what the reality is'
In a recent interview, he explained his reasons for linking with the terrorists in Syria, and gave an inside look into what life was like as a fighter for the caliphate.

Ousted HGTV duo the Benham brothers say biblical principles are under attack
Outspoken Christians Jason and David Benham wrote an op-ed on FoxNews.com this week asserting that upholding biblical principles can make Christians targets for persecution.

Obama hid support for gay marriage for years, claims former advisor
Former Obama strategist David Axelrod claims in his new book that the US President hid his inclinations toward supporting gay marriage during his 2008 campaign.

Bobby Brown says 'God is hearing our prayers'; family issues statement on Bobbi Kristina
The Brown family has issued a statement blasting false media reports and thanking fans for praying for Bobbi Kristina on Tuesday.

Rival school gangs and cliques are coming together to pray, not fight
When two rival gangs in California came together, people expected a brawl. But what they did next not only surprised people, but inspired them to follow God's direction, the Christian Examiner reports.