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With Patriot Act gone, Cheney warns of terror attack in US even deadlier than 9/11
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney said Sen. Rand Paul made the wrong move when he forced the provisions of the Patriot Act to expire, warning that without these provisions the United States could face another attack even deadlier than 9/11.

Scott Walker supports constitutional amendment giving states the right to ban same-sex marriage
Winconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a son of a preacher, said he would support a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage if the Supreme Court decides to allow gay marriage nationwide.

NASA building cheaper, greener supersonic aircraft for commercial use
Will human beings be able to board planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound, but with less impact on the environment? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is taking a step towards this direction, and it involves millions of dollars.

A village on the moon: Europe's space agency planning to build 'Lunarville'
The incoming head of the European Space Agency (ESA) recently announced a plan to build a village on the moon to replace the International Space Station currently orbiting Earth.

In New Zealand, schools can arrange girls' abortion without parents' consent
A mother petitioned the New Zealand government this week to pass legislation that would make sure parents are notified if their daughters are found pregnant, preceding any referrals or decisions for abortion.

The worst thing couples can do before getting married: Borrow money
A company that was launched just last week offers couples up to $35,000 in loans to cover the expenses of their wedding or honeymoon â a possible indication that extravagant spending on weddings is becoming the norm.

In Louisiana, students read the Book of Genesis in their science classes
When a student in Louisiana opens her textbook in biology class, she may not learn about evolution but the "creation point of view" instead.

One reason why Finland is really good at keeping babies alive and kicking: A box
Parenting has always been hard. Finland has found a way to make it slightly easier by providing families with a cardboard box stuffed with goodies.

Tony Campolo calls for full acceptance of gay Christian couples in the Church
One of the most influential evangelical Christians in the US has called for full inclusion of gay couples into the life of the Church.

Billy Graham's grandson laments church's silence on horrors of child sex abuse
Evangelist Billy Graham's grandson Basyle "Boz" Tchividjian is a huge advocate for sexual abuse victims, and this is why he is lamenting that the church does little to help their plight.

9 Christian action figures you won't believe exist
9 Christian action figures you won't believe exist

A year after Islamic State took Mosul, millions of Iraqis have been forgotten
A population the size of Switzerland needs 'life-saving assistance' in Iraq.

US soldier who massacred 19 Afghan civilians is baptised and 'prays every day' in prison
A former US army soldier who murdered 16 Afghan civilians in 2012 has been baptised in prison, and says he prays every day.

The rise of the awkward half-grace - and why it needs to stop
Bring back saying grace in public, says Martin Saunders.

Christian woman on death row Asia Bibi 'so weak she can hardly walk' says family
A 50-year old Christian woman on death row in Pakistan for alleged blasphemy is in urgent need of medical treatment, her family say.

Brainstorming never ends for the brothers behind For King & Country
The creative juices of the brothers Luke and Joel Smallbone from the Christian duo For King & Country just seem to flow endlessly, and they admitted that it's actually the reason why they are able to give highly entertaining performances during concerts.