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Kayla Mueller was captured by ISIS in August of 2013, and her family in the United States issued a statement confirming her death. READ MORE
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Same-sex wedding took place on Monday in several counties in Alabama, after the Supreme Court rejected the state’s request for a stay. Some of the counties in Alabama, however, refused to issue any marriage licenses.READ MORE
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On Sunday, Malala Yousafzai challenged the world to increase efforts in bringing back the abducted Chibok girls. It has been 300 days since the militant group Boko Haram abducted the 276 girls.READ MORE
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Over the weekend, Boko Haram began several attacks against bordering Niger towns as well as towns in Cameroon. The fights lasted for several hours at a time; though the toll is unclear, there are reports of abducted civilians. READ MORE
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On Thursday, a federal appeals court upheld the decision of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to fire one of its spiritual directors. Alyce Conlon, a former employee of InterVarsity, sued the fellowship and two of her supervisors after being fired.READ MORE
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The European Central Bank flexed its power in light of Greece’s recent attempts to ease the debt it owes the ECB. READ MORE
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Late Wednesday, Anthem announced a breach in their cyber database, which held information for 80 million clients. Social security numbers, addresses, and other private information were stolen in the security breach.READ MORE
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President Obama spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday. The President explained the dangers of distorting faith, and the characteristics needed to avoid such abuse of faith. READ MORE
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On Wednesday, Tom Wheeler of the Federal Communications Commission announced his plans to change Internet regulation. His plans call for the treatment of Internet as a utility, much like water and electricity. READ MORE
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Cameroonian and Chadian forces say they have killed over 250 Boko Haram militants. READ MORE
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The concept of two DNA contributors in childbirth was expanded in England. On Tuesday, lawmakers in the United Kingdom voted to allow in vitro fertilisation, or “three-parent” IVF. This process includes the DNA of three individuals: a mother, a father, and a female donor.READ MORE
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Harper Lee’s publishing company announced on Tuesday that the author will release her second novel in July of 2015. READ MORE
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On Tuesday the Islamic State posted a video online that allegedly showed the death of the Jordanian pilot. Muath al-Kaseasbeh, the Jordanian pilot captured weeks ago by the Islamic State, was confirmed dead by Jordan officials.READ MORE
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The Ukraine military has been in combat with separatists and has garnered international attention. Casualties continue to grow, and separatists are not eager to call a truce. READ MORE
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President Obama proposed a $3.99 trillion budget for the 2016 fiscal year. The budget, according to Obama, aims to eliminate unnecessary austerity while promoting spending to improve the American economy. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
