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Sgt. Bergdahl to arrive in the U.S. on Friday
Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl will set foot on American soil Friday after being held captive by the Taliban for five years, and spending nearly two weeks in a German hospital.
10-year-old California boy graduates from high school
10-year-old California boy receives high school diploma.
Duck Dynasty producer not angry with Phil Robertson over gay comments
Duck Dynasty producer Deirdre Gurney suggests that what is important is how Phil Robertson treats gay people, not what he thinks about their sexuality
Ruby Dee, legendary actress and wife of civil rights leader Ossie Davis, dead at 91
Award-winning actress Ruby Dee passed away at her home Wednesday in New Rochelle, New York. Dee's spokesman, Michael Livingston, announced the news Thursday. She was 91.
Excommunication hearing set for Mormon women's advocate Kate Kelly for 'apostasy'
Mormon women's advocate Kate Kelly was notified on Sunday that she will face excommunication for apostasy.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry compares homosexuality to alcoholism
Texas Gov. Rick Perry caused some Commonwealth Club of California members to feel unsettled after he compared homosexuality to alcoholism during a discussion with them in San Francisco on Wednesday night.
The story of #SBC14 in ten tweets
A lot happened during the Southern Baptist Convention's two-day conference. Here's all you need to know in a few bite-sized tweets.
Angelina Jolie and rape in war: Does celebrity endorsement of a 'cause' actually do any good?
She's wooed the press this week, but what difference will Angelina Jolie's endorsement make in the long term?
Federal employee union wants 'Duck Dynasty' fan fired for 'I support Phil' decal
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Executive Vice President Alan Cooper wants two civilian supervisors at a Florida Air Force base fired for their outward support of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson.
Priest killed in attack during Catholic church robbery in Phoenix
Two Arizona priests were attacked Wednesday evening in what appears to be a robbery. One priest died at the scene from a gunshot wound, and the other is in critical condition.
Christians have a positive view of Hollywood, but they prize biblical accuracy
A new poll has found that more Christians view Hollywood favourably than don't, but accuracy is a factor for most when it comes to deciding whether they will go to see a film or not.
The World Cup by Numbers: A Bluffer's Guide (to help with your evangelism)
If football's not your thing but you want to get in on the action over the next few weeks then fear not â we're here to help.
Scotland's Named Person law: A boost for children's wellbeing or a threat to religious liberty?
There is a palpable disquiet in Christian circles around a new mandate in Scotland for every child to have a state-appointed 'Named Person'.
Can Christians support the right to bear arms?
Despite a recent spate of gun violence in the US, the pro-gun movement is affiliated closely with the Christian Right. Can believers really support the right to bear arms?
Angelina Jolie on rape in war: 'Our outrage does nothing. Sorrow and compassion are not enough'
Angelina Jolie on rape in war: 'Our outrage does nothing. Sorrow and compassion are not enough'
Recession raises suicide rate by over 10,000 - but where are our chaplains?
Horror stories of Wall Street bankers jumping to their deaths made headlines in the wake of the 2008 recession, and shocking new research reveals that the economic crisis resulted in more than 10,000 suicides.