US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

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Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit Affirms the Bible's Accuracy and Timeless Truth

Once kept under lock and key, portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls are now on display at Washington, D.C.'s Museum of the Bible, removing all obscurity and opening these ancient texts for all to see.

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Ukraine sees quieter night as Trump says Putin will not attack its cities

Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather.

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Syria's defiant Kurds vow to 'fight until last breath' despite government push

The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader.

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Survival Expert Creek Stewart Shares How Meeting 'God in the Wild' Saved His Soul and His Marriage

When survival expert Creek Stewart steps into the wilderness, he doesn't just see trees, rivers, and firewood—he sees God's provision woven into Creation. He also knows firsthand how time alone with God in nature can bring healing and transformation to the body and soul. And of course, it always brings adventure.  

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Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting

Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.

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Federal Affidavit: Church Invaders Blocked Parents from Kids, Told Them Their Parents Were 'Nazis'

Unsettling new details are coming out about the terror inflicted upon children and parents inside Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, when anti-ICE activists invaded their church service over a week ago.

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Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe

Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".

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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

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Holocaust Museum Condemns 'Deeply Offensive' Comparison Between Anne Frank and Illegal Immigrant Crackdown

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic Party’s 2024 nominee for vice president, is facing fierce backlash after he compared Anne Frank hiding from Nazis in Germany before dying in a concentration camp to the plight of illegal immigrants in the United States.

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From Ruin to Renewal: L.A. Fire Survivors Find Hope 1 Year Later

Wildfires driven by powerful Santa Ana winds destroyed more than 15,000 homes across Los Angeles County in January 2025. One year later, in two of the hardest-hit communities, Michael Linares in Altadena and Blake Mallen in Pacific Palisades have seen God's hand of provision.

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India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'

The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

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Plaque Thanking Gov. Tim Walz for 'Spreading Satanism' Sparking Outrage Across Social Media

A satanic plaque posted in the Minnesota Statehouse that thanks Gov. Tim Walz for "allowing the spread of Satanism" is sparking outrage. 

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Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows

The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.

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Bethel Church Responds to Shawn Bolz Sexual Misconduct Allegations and Fake Prophecy Scandal

The leadership team at Bethel Church in Redding, CA are breaking their silence after an in-depth investigation exposed that minister Shawn Bolz stands accused of fraudulent prophecies and sexual misconduct while connected with the charismatic church. 

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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption

A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.

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Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot

The Lebanese man helped helped plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, prosecutors say.

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How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine

Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.

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One Man's Narrow Escape from Venezuelan Soldiers and Why He's Now 'Living the American Dream'

While debate worldwide over the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro remains mixed, for many Venezuelans forced to leave their country under his rule, it's nothing short of a miracle. 

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Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats

Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it.

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UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

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Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides

Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone".

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Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdown

The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.

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What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade

What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.

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PA Church Heads to Court After Township Won't Let Them Build a Chapel: 'Double Standard'

A Pennsylvania church is fighting for its right to build a chapel on its own property, alleging township officials are imposing unreasonable restrictions on the church and refusing to grant permits to allow them to build. 

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Erika Kirk Makes Bold Move in Trial of Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin

Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is trying to pull a legal lever to stop the defense team from further delays in her late husband’s assassination late last summer.

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Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes

President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.

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200+ Saved, Dozens Baptized at Roofer's Convention: 'Special Move of the Holy Spirit'

Something unexpected happened at a roofing convention in early January. Scores of men and women passionate about their trade gathered together to forge business connections, gain industry insights, and sharpen their skills. Yet, ministry leaders tell CBN News that in the last moments of the conference, more than 200 responded to a Gospel presentation and dozens were baptized. 

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Trump's full messages with European leaders – and what they tell us

Experts tell BBC what to read into private messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that have been shared publicly .

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Watch: Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

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At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.

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EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war.

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Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

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Are the End Times Upon Us? Franklin Graham Sounds Alarm as "Iran…Is Burning'

The Rev. Franklin Graham issued an urgent call to prayer this week, encouraging Americans to come together to collectively seek God — a move he believes is essential for a nation embroiled in moral confusion.

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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.

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Investigating the Supernatural: CBN Documentary Examines the Evidence for Miracles

Christians know that miracles still happen today. But what is the evidence for a skeptical world? In the new documentary, "Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles," CBN News' investigative journalist Billy Hallowell takes viewers on a journey of discovery into the evidence and claims of modern-day miracles.

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Tebow Asks House to Pass Renewed Hope Act to Rescue Children: 'Staggering Rise In Digital Predators'

Tim Tebow is expanding his mission to rescue children who are being sexually abused and exploited online—and to hold offenders accountable.

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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

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NCAA Athlete Says Supreme Court Transgender Sports Case Is ‘Spiritual Battle’

The transgender fight unfolding in the U.S. Supreme Court isn’t against definitions and interpretations.

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Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters

Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.

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School District Accused of Forcing Kids to Hide Bibles

An organization that provides Bible programming to public school children is suing a Washington state school district, alleging officials are improperly targeting its Christian program.

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'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

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'Defending Girls and Women': Trans Sports Cases Reach Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two pivotal cases involving transgender athletes and school sports on Tuesday morning. One case centers on a West Virginia law forbidding males who identify as females from participating in girls' sports teams. The other looks at a similar ban in Idaho. 

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Judge Rules in Favor of Christian Dad Seeking to Opt Out Young Son from LGBT Lessons

A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Massachusetts dad seeking to opt his five-year-old son out of story books depicting LGBTQ relationships, which conflict with his Christian beliefs.

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Jailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releases

Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of treason for challenging the disputed 2024 presidential election result.

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'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm.

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Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

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Arson Suspect Arrested After Fire Damages Historic Mississippi Synagogue

Congregants and leaders vowed to rebuild a historic Mississippi synagogue that was heavily damaged by fire, and an individual was taken into custody for what authorities are calling an act of arson.

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Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland as cold grounds flights

All flights out of Kittila airport in northern Finland were cancelled on Sunday with temperatures falling as low as -38C.

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Swiss search souls and question government after ski resort fire

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

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NFL Kicker Tyler Loop Says He’s Reading Scripture, Points to Specific Passage Encouraging Him

After missing a crucial field goal in the final moments of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop pointed probing reporters to Scripture.

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US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say

The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.

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EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks

Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

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Trump's warning looms over Iran protests response

Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene.

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Conflicting Narratives Emerge as FBI Probes ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

Protests grow across Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot and killed a protester Wednesday morning. Public schools cancelled classes for the day out of an abundance of caution, as state officials call for calm.

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Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

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Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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Greg Laurie Breaks Down Why Christians Must Defend Jews

Pastor Greg Laurie recently explained why he believes it’s essential for Christians to defend the Jewish people.

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Thousands flee clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo

At least 12 people have reportedly been killed in the city, where the army is demanding Kurdish fighters leave two neighbourhoods.

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UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'

Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians.

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Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest

Chen Zhi is charged with turning his business into a front for fraud hubs that stole from people around the world.

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'It seems unjust to me' - Views on Maduro's seizure from Caracas

BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation.

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US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say

US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.

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Minister Allowed to Preach at TX Bus Terminal Once Again After Police Handcuffed Him

City officials in Houston, Texas, will now allow a local minister to preach the Gospel at a local bus terminal after rescinding their ban on his ministry. 

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Watch: What it was like in the courtroom at Maduro's hearing

The BBC's Madeline Halpert was inside the room as the former Venezuelan president addressed the judge.

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

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Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in Riyadh

It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.

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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say

Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

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FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.

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Healing Invisible Wounds: Treatment Offers Veterans Relief from PTSD

Many veterans are finding much-needed relief from the invisible wounds of war thanks to a treatment called Stellate Ganglion Block, or SGB.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.

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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

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