Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jan 29, 2014

  Christians, Immigration Advocates Hope Obama's State of the Union Remarks Will Move Reform Forward

  A number of Christian and immigration reform advocacy groups have expressed hopes that legislation on the issue will move forward following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday.

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  Jan 29, 2014

  Republican Congressman Michael Grimm Threatens to Break Reporter in Half, Throw Him Off Balcony

  Republican congressman Michael Grimm of New York threatened to "break in half" a NY1 reporter and throw him off the balcony Tuesday night following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, after the journalist asked him questions about an investigation into his campaign finances.

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  Jan 29, 2014

  Lawmakers Discuss Bringing Back Firing Squads, Gas Chambers, With Lethal Injections in Short Supply

  Some U.S. lawmakers have said that they are thinking about bringing back old-fashioned methods of capital punishment such as firing squads and the gas chamber, with lethal-injection drugs reportedly in short supply. A Roman Catholic priest, meanwhile, has questioned how many in America really heed the teachings of Jesus Christ on the matter.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  'Linsanity' Set for Release in China; Jeremy Lin's Story to Reach Millions of Fans

  "Linsanity," a film about NBA star Jeremy Lin, is set to reach the Chinese market after the documentary was acquired by Metan Development. Executives noted that the Christian athlete's story is relatable to many in the world's most populous country.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  Fla. Man Who Tricked Girlfriend Into Taking Abortion Pill, Killing Unborn Baby, Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison

  A 29-year-old Florida man who tricked his ex-girlfriend into taking an abortion pill, causing her to miscarry at six weeks, was sentenced on Monday to 13 years and eight months in federal prison.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  State of Union Address: Obama to Announce Minimum Wage Increase for Government Workers

  President Barack Obama is set to use his executive powers and raise the minimum wage for new federal contract workers from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour at Tuesday's State of the Union address, the White House announced.

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  Jan 27, 2014

  Sochi Mayor Claims Winter Olympics Host City Has No Gay People

  Ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi Mayor Anatoly Pakhomov has claimed that there are no gay people in the city. He was commenting on the controversy surrounding Russia's anti-gay propaganda law and the treatment of LGBT people.

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  Jan 27, 2014

  Pastor Saeed Abedini Given 'Glimmer of Hope' for Clemency; ACLJ Launches New Petition

  U.S. pastor Saeed Abedini, currently serving an eight-year prison sentence in Iran, has been given a "glimmer of hope" for clemency after Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif mentioned a possible reduced jail sentence.

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  Jan 27, 2014

  Pro-Lifers Condemn 'Senseless Court-Ordered Murder' of Baby After Pregnant Mother Is Pulled From Life Support

  Pro-life groups, including activist organization Operation Rescue, are speaking out against the "senseless murder" of a brain-dead pregnant woman and her baby following a court order by a Texas judge on Friday.

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  Jan 27, 2014

  Grammy Awards 2014: Queen Latifah Officiates Mass Wedding With Gay Couples

  The 2014 Grammy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles featured a star-studded pro-gay marriage event as music artist Queen Latifah, who is legally deputized to conduct wedding ceremonies, married 34 couples, both gay and straight.