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  Jan 10, 2015

  Christian Neurosurgeon Ben Carson Apologizes for Plagiarism

  Dr. Ben Carson, an accomplished neurosurgeon and conservative Christian who is contemplating a bid for 2016 presidential election, has apologized for plagiarizing portions of his book, America the Beautiful, published by Zondervan, and assured that he will "rectify the situation."

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  Jan 10, 2015

  France Hunts for Charlie Hebdo Gunman's Girlfriend; Offers Magazine 'Honorary Citizen,' 1 Million Euros

  Paris has offered an "honorary citizen" to the Charlie Hebdo magazine even as French forces were hunting for the girlfriend of one of the gunmen on Saturday, the day after they managed to kill three hostage takers, including two suspects involved in Wednesday's massacre supposedly to take revenge for mocking Prophet Mohammad.

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  Jan 5, 2015

  Bobby Jindal to Meet Iowa Conservative Pastors to Weigh Presidential Run

  Bobby Jindal, the two-term Republican governor of Louisiana who is weighing his run for the GOP presidential nomination, will meet politically active conservative pastors in Iowa on Tuesday as part of his state caucus campaign test drive.

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  Jan 5, 2015

  Pope Francis Names 20 New Cardinals From 18 Nations to Reflect Diversity

  Pope Francis on Sunday announced the names of 20 new cardinals from 18 countries, many of whom come from developing nations and small dioceses which have never before had a cardinal, to reflect the diversity of the church. None of them is from the United States or Canada.

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  Jan 4, 2015

  Mike Huckabee Leaves Fox News to Mull 2016 Presidential Bid

  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee told his viewers Saturday night that he is leaving Fox News to explore another bid for the White House in 2016. he said he won't decide until late in the spring.

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  Jan 4, 2015

  Turkey Allows New Church for First Time Since Ottoman Empire's End in 1923

  The Islamic government of Turkey has authorized the construction of a new church, for the country's tiny Syriac community, for the first time since the establishment of the modern republic in 1923.

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  Jan 3, 2015

  Buddhist Monks to Lead Funeral of NYPD Officer Wenjian Liu

  The funeral service for NYPD officer Wenjian Liu, who was killed by a lone gunman with his partner Rafael Ramos last month, will be led by Buddhist monks in Brooklyn Sunday, the day before mourners gather for his wake.

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  Jan 3, 2015

  Obama OKs New Sanctions Targeting N. Korean Leaders for Sony Hacking; Says Takes Seriously Attack on Finances, Free Speech

  President Barack Obama Friday authorized new economic sanctions on North Korea, which the White House says was involved in the hacking of Sony Pictures to retaliate against the company's film, "The Interview."

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  Dec 31, 2014

  Former Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll Launches New Website

  Mark Driscoll, who resigned as the lead pastor of a Seattle-based megachurch in October due to a controversy surrounding his leadership style, has launched MarkDriscoll.org, which looks similar to the website of Mars Hill Church that is going to dissolve at the start of the new year.

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  Dec 29, 2014

  Rick Warren Tells Mars Hill Congregation on Its Final Sunday: Don't Be Bitter

  Pastor Rick Warren encouraged the congregation at the Mars Hill Church during its final Sunday service via pre-recorded video shown at a dozen of its campuses to trust Jesus and give grace to its leaders, including Mark Driscoll, who resigned from the church as its founding and lead pastor amidst much controversy in October.