Samantha Kamman

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  Jan 17, 2024

  Christians faced record level of violent attacks in 2023, Open Doors warns

  The international Christian persecution watchdog group Open Doors warned in its latest annual report about a dramatic increase in violence against Christians and places of worship worldwide, as nearly 5,000 Christians were killed for their faith. 

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  Jan 16, 2024

  Parents of 'miracle baby' born the size of a soda can 'grateful to God' as child continues to improve

  A premature baby born roughly the size of a soda can is reportedly continuing to thrive over half a year after she came into the world before 26 weeks gestation, and her family continues to have hope that her condition will improve.

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  Jan 15, 2024

  Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones for kids: appeals court

  Alabama may begin enforcing a law outlawing the use of puberty-blocking drugs and cross-sex hormones for minors after a federal appeals court granted a request to stay a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of the 2022 ban. 

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  Jan 15, 2024

  Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez released from prison, exiled to the Vatican

  A Nicaraguan bishop imprisoned for denouncing the government's human rights violations against the Catholic Church and its members was among over a dozen religious leaders released and handed over to Vatican authorities. 

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  Jan 15, 2024

  Activists blame abortion restriction for pregnant mother's death; pro-lifer responds

  A pro-life doctor has responded to abortion proponents' assertions that Texas' abortion restrictions played a role in the death of a woman who died following complications from a high-risk pregnancy two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade.

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  Jan 15, 2024

  NYC man's brother-in-law held hostage by Hamas: 'Piecing together the broken pieces'

  Moshe Lavi says his family will never be able to mend the "broken pieces" after his brother-in-law Omri Miran was kidnapped from his kibbutz by Hamas during the terror group's Oct. 7 attack on civilians in southern Israel. 

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  Jan 12, 2024

  South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, demands UN court halt Israeli offensive

  A two-day hearing at the International Court of Justice in the Hague concluded this week after South Africa accused Israel of genocide and demanded an immediate ceasefire of the country's military operations in Gaza, which began due to Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack.

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  Jan 12, 2024

  Many Americans say crime is increasing in their communities while FBI reports record drop

  Data released by the FBI purportedly shows a potentially historic decrease in crime. But recent surveys suggest many Americans believe crime is worsening despite national data that critics believe is "deceptive." 

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  Jan 12, 2024

  Christian prison ministry canceled for conflicting with state's diversity values: lawsuit

  A Christian instructor of a faith-based rehabilitation program intended for male inmates is challenging a Minnesota correctional facility's cancellation of the class over its complementarian teachings on marriage and gender.

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  Jan 12, 2024

  Parents outraged after NYC bars students from school to shelter nearly 2K migrants

  Parents and local politicians expressed frustration after a New York City high school barred students from the school and ordered them to do remote learning so the building could serve as a temporary shelter for around 2,000 immigrants who crossed the U.S. southern border in recent months.