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  Nov 11, 2013

  Typhoon Haiyan Caused Damage 'Beyond Description,' 'Worse Than Hell' in Philippines; Now Hits Vietnam

  Authorities in the Philippines were counting bodies on Monday morning amid acute shortage of electricity, food, water and medicine for survivors, days after Super Typhoon Haiyan caused unprecedented devastation. The storm is now ripping through northeastern Vietnam.

• Nov 10, 2013

  Black Teens Can Have Lower Pregnancy Rate With Black Teachers, Study Shows

  The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy among developed nations, and its prevalence is even higher among black teens. But a new study has now found that African American students can have lower rates of teen pregnancy if they have black teachers.

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  Nov 10, 2013

  Sen. Ted Cruz Urges Obama to Renew Call for Saeed Abedini's Release

  Sen. Ted Cruz has sent a letter, signed by 23 senators, to President Barack Obama urging him to focus international attention on the detention of U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith. Abedini was moved to a more brutal prison this week.

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  Nov 10, 2013

  US Christian Groups Respond to Super Typhoon Haiyan; Over 10,000 Feared Killed, Millions Affected

  International Christian relief agencies based out of the United States are sending assistance to central and eastern Philippines, which was devastated by one of the strongest typhoons on record, Haiyan, that may have killed more than 10,000 people and affected more than 25 million others.

• Nov 9, 2013

  Detroit Churches Fight Rising Violence With 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' Message on Posters, Banners

  Fatal shootings have prompted church leaders in Detroit, Michigan, to come together and try to fight the incidents of deadly violence by reminding the community of the Sixth Commandment with "Thou Shalt Not Kill" posters and banners.

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  Nov 9, 2013

  'Snake Salvation' Star Pastor Andrew Hamblin to Appear in Court; Officials Seize Snakes From Church

  Officials have seized about 50 reptiles, including rattlesnakes and copperheads, from the Tabernacle Church of God in LaFollette, Tenn., and Pastor Andrew Hamblin, the star of the National Geographic reality show "Snake Salvation," has been cited with possession of wildlife dangerous to humans.

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  Nov 9, 2013

  Mormon Church Largest Private Landowner in Florida With 670,000 Acres

  The Mormon Church, which already owns about 290,000 acres of land in Florida, is set to become the state's biggest private landowner with a new deal to buy nearly 383,000 acres spread over nine counties for $565 million.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Mark Driscoll: 11 Ways to Attack Adultery

  Taking his series of sermons on Ten Commandments forward, Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Wash., shared with his congregation what marriage is and what it is not, stressing on the gravity of the sin of adultery and sharing 11 practical, biblical ways to attack it.

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  Nov 4, 2013

  Christmas Shopping Season Begins a Month Early With Walmart, Amazon Offering Deals

  Wal-Mart launched numerous online offers as early as Friday, the day Amazon also started a Black Friday deals store and electronics holiday gift guide and added to its discounts a daily "Deals of the Day" feature until Dec. 22.

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  Nov 4, 2013

  Senate to Vote on Gay Employment Non-Discrimination Bill Monday

  The Senate will hold on Monday a vote on a bill that would prevent employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity – a measure that some faith-based organizations and Christian businesses and ministries say would violate their religious freedom.