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  Dec 16, 2013

  White House Condemns Execution of North Korean Dictator's Uncle

  The White House has condemned the reported execution of Jang Song Thaek, an uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The executed official, once considered the second most powerful man and a "China man in Pyongyang," was accused of treason and drug abuse among other charges.

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  Dec 15, 2013

  Pope Francis Responds to Criticism, Says 'I'm Not a Marxist'

  Pope Francis responded to criticism from U.S. conservatives, including from radio host Rush Limbaugh, spelling out his stand on Marxism, and declaring categorically he's not a Marxist. The pope was accused of promoting Marxism.

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  Dec 15, 2013

  Colorado School Shooter Was Prepared to Harm Multiple People; Female Student Remains Critical

  The 18-year-old teen, Karl Halverson Pierson, who shot and critically wounded a fellow student at a suburban Denver high school on Friday, had an "evil intent to harm multiple individuals," officials said Saturday as the investigation continued.

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  Dec 15, 2013

  Daughter Remembers Pastor Isaac Hunter as 'Hero' as Thousands Pay Tribute

  Thousands gathered at a memorial service in Florida on Saturday to pay tribute to Pastor Isaac Hunter, who was remember by his daughter as a "hero" despite "some pretty awful choices" he made last year. The founder and former pastor of Summit Church died of an apparent suicide Tuesday.

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  Dec 14, 2013

  Ted Haggard Says Suicides of Pastor Isaac Hunter, Others Reflect Flaws in 'Evangelical Culture'

  Sharing from his own experience of being involved in a sex scandal in the past, former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard suggests the apparent suicides of Isaac Hunter and that of other evangelical pastors and their family members in recent months, reflect an evangelical culture that alienates those who fall and spiritualizes their struggles.

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  Dec 14, 2013

  Huckabee Wants God to Decide If He Should Run for President in 2016

  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee reportedly told a group of pastors he'd let the Lord decide if he should run for president in 2016. The 2008 Republican presidential candidate is also said to be praying about it, and has had several groups from Iowa and South Carolina come to meet him.

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  Dec 14, 2013

  Deceased Colo. School Shooter Identified; Wanted 'Revenge' on Teacher; 1 Wounded

  The teenager who opened fire at a suburban Denver high school on Friday, hurting a fellow student before turning the gun on himself, was identified as 18-year-old Karl Halverson Pierson who may have been seeking revenge on his former debate coach for dropping him from the team.

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  Dec 12, 2013

  Growing Persecution of Egypt's Copts Highlighted at Congressional Hearing

  Highlighting escalation of attacks on Egypt's Copts, speakers at a congressional hearing this week expressed concerns over the Muslim Brotherhood making Christians the scapegoat for the Islamist group's political downfall.

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  Dec 9, 2013

  Carrie Underwood Tells 'Mean' Critics They Need Jesus; Quotes Bible Verse

  Former "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood responded to those who criticized her for her "Sound of Music Live!" performance by telling them on Twitter that they need Jesus and encouraging them to read 1 Peter 2:1-25.

• Dec 9, 2013

  Canadian Billboard Company Rejects Atheist Group's Ads

  An atheist group in Canada has claimed that a Vancouver billboard company has violated their human rights by refusing to run advertisements carrying "No God" slogans in the city's downtown area.