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Christians score legal victory in Texas as Supreme Court supports display of Bible verses on cheerleaders' banners
In a unanimous decision, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Kountze Independent School District student cheerleaders' petition to review a case involving their right to display Bible verses on sports banners during football games.
Satanists to lead council meeting prayer in Phoenix; councilman calls it 'a mockery of everything'
Members of The Satanic Temple in Tucson, Arizona have been given the go-signal to lead a prayer during the Phoenix City council meeting set on February 17.
Supermodel Tyra Banks, husband welcome 'miracle baby boy' born through gestational surrogate
Supermodel Tyra Banks and her husband, Norwegian photographer Erik Asla, have welcomed their "miracle baby boy" after years of struggling of being not able to have one due to infertility.
New TV series 'Of Kings and Prophets' pushes envelope with plenty of violence and sex scenes
ABC will start airing the new series "Of Kings and Prophets" in March about the stories of Samuel, Saul and David but it is not family-oriented as it contains many graphic scenes including violence and sex.
School teacher changes 'God' to 'Allah' in Christian hymn to avoid offending Muslims
Parents of 10-year-old students in Austria became furious and have complained to authorities after a teacher assigned a homework for kids to learn a Christian hymn but changed the lyrics from "God" to "Allah."
Planned Parenthood official turns out to be working for Texas district attorney's office that indicted abortion whistle-blowers
A board member of abortion provider Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast has been found to also be working as a prosecutor at a Texas District Attorney's office that pursued the investigation before a grand jury that indicted two pro-life activists.
Controversial U.S. governor wants to bring back guillotine to execute drug traffickers
Maine Governor Paul LePage wants to use an old method to execute drug traffickers in the state.
For football coach Joe Kennedy, getting suspended for praying at games is even 'harder' than serving as a Marine in Iraq
High school football coach Joe Kennedy said getting suspended by the school for praying at the games was the "hardest thing" he has ever experienced, more than when he served as a Marine in Iraq.
Florida sports association slammed for 'ridiculous' decision to bar prayers at football match between 2 Christian schools
Two Christian high schools in Tampa, Florida have been barred by the state athletic association to say pre-game prayers at a public venue.
Muslim Milwaukee resident arrested, charged after plotting to carry out mass shooting at Masonic temple
A 23-year-old Milwaukee resident was arrested and charged after he plotted to carry out a mass shooting to kill dozens at a Masonic temple.
'Life at Conception Act' introduced in U.S. Congress to protect the unborn
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has introduced a bill that would provide equal protection for the unborn child.
FBI probes Kent University professor for alleged ISIS ties, bid to recruit students to join terror group
An Ohio university professor is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his alleged ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) including recruiting students to join the terror organization.
Judge orders company to pay $115,000 to transgender in U.S. sex discrimination case
A Minnesota judge has ordered a check-print and financial services company to pay $115,000 in damages and attorney fees and write a letter of apology to a transgender woman for refusing her to use the women's bathroom.
Florida court junks atheist group's lawsuit on alleged state aid for prison ministries
A Florida circuit court has dismissed an eight-year lawsuit filed by an atheist group that sought to stop state funding to two faith-based prison ministries that rehabilitate former prisoners from drug and alcohol addiction.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear case on Church exclusion in Missouri's programme for safe playground
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case that prohibited a church in Missouri from getting state fund to have a safe children's playground since it is a religious organization.
Michigan churches, other religious groups extend help to Flint residents facing water contamination crisis
Churches in Michigan are going to Flint to help about 100,000 residents who are experiencing severe water crisis.