Giant 4,000-Feet-High Dust Storms Hits Phoenix
Arizona experienced dust storms nearly 4,000 feet high on Monday evening at around 4:30 p.m.
Amanda Winkler
Christian Post Reporter
Atheists, Gays Upset With U.K. Christian Discrimination Decision
Homosexual groups and atheists in the United Kingdom are not happy with their own government’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHR) decision to defend Christians who have faced discrimination based on their faith.
Republican Party No Longer Touts Faith, Values?
The Republican Party has long been the party to tout the “family values” and “faith” cards. As the party that courts the Christian Right, it would no doubt be profitable to do so. However, a recent makeover of the GOP website suggests that the party is aiming to cut ties with its claim to values and faith.
Heat Wave Warnings in 20 States; Tips on How to Avoid Heat Stroke
The persistent heat wave is proving relentless for many states as more warnings and advisories are being issued throughout the country. Twenty states have issued heat warnings or advisories and the heat dome that enveloped the southern and Midwestern states is making its way to the East Coast, according to forecasters.
U.K. Terrorist Threat Level Expected to Rise for Olympics
The security threat in the U.K. has been downgraded from “severe,” meaning a likely attack, to “substantial,” meaning a strong possibility of an attack. “Substantial” is the third level on a five level scale. According to the Telegraph, this is the same level as a potential terrorist attack from Irish terrorists.
World's Newest Country South Sudan Inducted to United Nations
South Sudan, a newly independent state of 8 million, was inducted to the United Nations on Thursday as the 193rd member. This induction comes at a time of uneasy peace with the Sudanese government in the north.
Most States See Sizzling Temperatures
Petraeus Hands Over Control in Afghanistan
U.S. General David Petraeus relinquished command of U.S. and NATO-led troops in Afghanistan on Monday. A new U.S. commander, Gen. John Allen, formally took control of the decade-long war that has cost the lives of 1,667 American men and women.
Top Al-Qaida Terrorist Presumed Dead
Another milestone has reportedly been reached in the U.S.-led fight against global terrorism. Ilyas Kashmiri, a top al-Qaida terrorist, is presumed dead after a drone strike in Pakistan last month.
Mexican National Apologizes to Victim's Family, Repents Before Execution
Humberto Leal Garcia was executed in Huntsville, Texas, Thursday after being convicted of raping and murdering a 16-year-old girl in 1994. His death comes after failed attempts by his attorney as well as the Obama administration to delay his execution until the end of this year due to concerns of rights violations.