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Pew: African Americans are more likely to identify as Protestants than other ethnic groups
Pew: African Americans are more likely to identify as Protestants than other ethnic groups

A larger proportion of African Americans are identifying as Protestant Christians compared to whites and other ethnic groups in the U.S., according to the Pew Research Center.

Second priest killed in Mexico in a week, bishops call for culture of peace and reconciliation
Second priest killed in Mexico in a week, bishops call for culture of peace and reconciliation

Some 23 priests have been murdered in Mexico since 2012 as crime and violence continue.

Drinking coffee during pregnancy could make babies obese, experts say
Drinking coffee during pregnancy could make babies obese, experts say

Study authors found that babies who have been exposed to high levels of caffeine in the womb have a 66 percent of becoming obese as they grow up.

US Navy refuses to remove Bible from POW/MIA display despite despite complaints from secularist group
US Navy refuses to remove Bible from POW/MIA display despite despite complaints from secularist group

The U.S. Navy has announced that it will not be removing the Bible from the POW/MIA display at a Naval hospital in Okinawa, Japan despite complaints from a secularist organization.

Pakistani chief justice takes up Asia Bibi's blasphemy appeal
Pakistani chief justice takes up Asia Bibi's blasphemy appeal

The Chief Justice of Pakistan has announced that he will preside over the case of blasphemy convict Asia Bibi, a year after the hearing was postponed when one of three judges recused himself.

'Red Dead Redemption 2' release date rumors 2018: 'PUBG' players expect a huge, Western-based Battle Royale mode
'Red Dead Redemption 2' release date rumors 2018: 'PUBG' players expect a huge, Western-based Battle Royale mode

The much-anticipated game title from Rockstar this 2018, "Red Dead Redemption 2," will remind the fans of the things that made the "Red Dead" game series a huge hit.

iOS 12 release date news 2018: New OS to support older iPhone models
iOS 12 release date news 2018: New OS to support older iPhone models

The iPhone 5S is about to turn five years old this September, although many users still find the device to be very reliable. However, as the specs and features of the said iPhone model have already been outdated, the iPhone 5S is left out in the previous iOS updates. However, that may not be the case with the upcoming iOS version as a WebKit test preview hints that the iOS 12 update will support the iPhone 5S.

LG G7 ThinQ release date, specs rumors: To feature 6.1-inch Super Bright display with concealable notch
LG G7 ThinQ release date, specs rumors: To feature 6.1-inch Super Bright display with concealable notch

Just days before the much-awaited unveiling of LG's latest flagship smartphone, a new set of leaked images of the G7 ThinQ has surfaced online.

'The Flash' Season 4 Episode 20 spoilers & plot news: Barry and Gypsy join forces to foil DeVoe's latest plot
'The Flash' Season 4 Episode 20 spoilers & plot news: Barry and Gypsy join forces to foil DeVoe's latest plot

The upcoming episode of "The Flash" season 4 will welcome back the Gypsy (guest star Jessica Camacho), and the timing of her return is just about right as Team Flash will need any help that they can have in order to stop Clifford DeVoe/The Thinker (Neil Sandilands) in his latest scheme.

Microsoft Surface Phone release date, specs news: Windows 10 Insider Preview code suggests dual-screen handset
Microsoft Surface Phone release date, specs news: Windows 10 Insider Preview code suggests dual-screen handset

Microsoft has remained mum on the rumors that the Surface Phone will drop this year. The Redmond-based tech giant previously announced that it would stop supporting its current Windows 10 phones, but there are speculations that the Surface Phone is already next in line. In fact, a block of code from the upcoming Windows 10 build hints that the Surface Phone is actually under development.

PlayStation 5 release date, specs rumors: Sony aiming for 2020 launch for new console
PlayStation 5 release date, specs rumors: Sony aiming for 2020 launch for new console

The rumors are rife that Sony is already working on the PlayStation 4 successor, although it is still uncertain if the next-generation console will launch anytime soon.

'Arrow' Season 6 Episode 20 spoilers & plot news 2018: Ricardo Diaz challenges Oliver to a one-on-one combat
'Arrow' Season 6 Episode 20 spoilers & plot news 2018: Ricardo Diaz challenges Oliver to a one-on-one combat

The upcoming episode of "Arrow" season 6 will highlight the much-awaited showdown between Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) and the series' current big bad, Ricardo Diaz (Kirk Acevedo).

New Netflix movie 'Come Sunday' delves into the story of a pastor who stopped believing in Hell
New Netflix movie 'Come Sunday' delves into the story of a pastor who stopped believing in Hell

The film centers on a man of faith who lost his followers after telling his that Hell does not exist.

CBS pulls 'Living Biblically' off the air after just eight episodes
CBS pulls 'Living Biblically' off the air after just eight episodes

"Living Biblically," a comedy about a man who decides to live by the words of the Bible, has been pulled off the air only after eight episodes.

Catholic groups denounce Philippine government's plan to deport Australian nun
Catholic groups denounce Philippine government's plan to deport Australian nun

Catholic groups from around the world have expressed their support for Australian Sister Patricia Fox, who was recently detained and is now facing deportation for taking part in protest rallies.

Having fun after work helps people sleep better at night, study says
Having fun after work helps people sleep better at night, study says

People who unwind after work before heading home have a better chance of getting a good night's sleep compared to those who go straight home, new research has claimed.