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Patrick Lee

School Bombing in Nigeria Kills Dozens and Injures More

World

On Monday, dozens of students in Potiskum, Nigeria were killed in an explosion on school grounds. 48 people died and 79 people are injured as a result of the explosion, which was caused by a suicide bomber. Though the identity of those responsible for the attack is uncertain, it is believed that the terrorist group Boko Haram is responsible.READ MORE

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai Donates $50,000 to Help Rebuild Schools in Gaza

World

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai donated $50,000 to help rebuild schools in Gaza that have been destroyed in the war between Israel and Palestine.READ MORE

Annise Parker

Houston Mayor Annise Parker Withdraws Subpoenas to Pastors

US

Annise Parker, Houston’s first openly homosexual mayor, revoked subpoenas that were sent to five local pastors earlier this month. The subpoenas evoked strong disagreement from various groups of various standpoints throughout the nation, many claiming that the subpoenas violated the First Amendment. READ MORE

Orbital Antares Rocket Explosion

NASA Supply Rocket Explodes Seconds After Liftoff

US

On Tuesday, a supply rocket fell out of the sky in a fiery explosion. The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket combusted into destruction six seconds after it had taken off from NASA’s flight base in Wallops Island, Virginia. The explosion occurred around six in the evening.READ MORE

Fearless Concert Final Performance

Fearless Tour Encourages Youth to Embrace Identity in Christ

Ministries

Engaging culture is a concept that pervades the modern Christian music industry. This past Saturday, several artists attempted to convey the Christian message of Christ’s love through their rap. Good Fruit and RE:NEW ministries collaborated to organize the "Fearless" concert A couple hundred young students, who were predominantly Asian, attended the event.READ MORE

Human Rights Watch Releases Report Explaining Horrors that Victims of Boko Haram Faced in Captivity

World

The horrors of Boko Haram have been recorded and made available to the public. Today, the Human Rights Watch released a report, titled "Those Terrible Weeks in their Camp," detailing the current situation of the abduction and human rights abuses committed by the extremist group Boko Haram.READ MORE

New Hostage Video Shows John Cantlie Claiming that Kobani has Fallen to ISIS

World

Today, the Islamic State released another video with British hostage John Cantlie. This is the fifth video the Islamic State has created with Cantlie being shown. READ MORE

Jeremy Lin guarded by Stephen Curry

Steve Nash's Injury Brings Jeremy Lin the Opportunity to be Starting Point Guard

Entertainment

On Thursday, Steve Nash confirmed that he would not be playing in the 2014-2015 NBA season. The veteran’s participation in games will be limited to the bench.READ MORE

North Korea Closes its Borders to Tourists in Fear of Ebola

World

On Thursday, several travel agencies who oversee regular tours to North Korea have confirmed North Korea’s barring of tourists into the country. The shutdown of the country will start this Friday in order to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus into the country.READ MORE

Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf Gives Insight to Finding Faith in 'Fury'

Society

In an interview back in September, 28-year-old actor Shia LaBeouf shared his recent acceptance of the Christian faith. Interview magazine released the interview with Mr. LaBeouf, who says he “found God” during the making of his most recent film Fury, in which he plays the character Boyd “Bible” Swan.READ MORE

Mayor of Iguala and Wife Arrested for Connection to Drug Cartel and Missing Students

World

On Wednesday, Mexican officials issued arrest warrants for the mayor of Iguala and his wife. Jose Luis Abarca and his wife Maria de los Angeles Pineda Villa are suspected to be the “masterminds” of the disappearance of the 43 student teachers last month.READ MORE

Ottawa Shooting Leaves Soldier and Gunman Dead

World

On Wednesday morning in Ottawa, a lone gunman took the life of a soldier and stormed Parliament Hill. The suspect, identified as Michael Zehef-Bibeau (32), was killed while inside Canada's Parliament Hill. It is uncertain if the gunman acted alone.READ MORE

Cameraman Ashoka Mukpo Declared Free of Ebola

US

Cameraman Ashoka Mukpo has tested negative for Ebola after fighting the disease for almost a month. The freelancer was working for NBC in Liberia when infected with the virus. READ MORE

Gang Makes Sandwiches for Hungry School Children

World

A gang in New Zealand has received support from locals for their acts of compassion. The Tribal Huks, a gang in the Waikato region in northern New Zealand, have been making over 500 sandwiches for hungry school children daily for the past two and a half years.READ MORE

Ukraine Government Uses Cluster Munitions that Can Amount to War Crimes

World

On Monday, the Human Rights Watched released an article describing the illegal use of cluster munitions by the Ukrainian military.READ MORE

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