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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Record Debt Levels as World Debt Hits $152 Trillion, says IMF
The world is $152 trillion in the red — a record-breaking level of debt, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Russia launches huge nuclear war training exercise that 'involves 40 million people'
The Russian government has launched a nationwide civil defence training exercise to ensure the country is properly prepared in the event of a nuclear, chemical and biological attack from the West.
Obama hails final approval of Paris climate deal
President Obama took a victory lap on his climate change agenda Wednesday, hailing the formal approval of the U.N.-sponsored Paris climate agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions worldwide.
Obama Admin Secretly Facilitated Iranian Ballistic Missile Program
The Obama administration misled journalists and lawmakers for more than nine months about a secret agreement to lift international sanctions on a critical funding node of Iran's ballistic missile program, as part of a broader 'ransom' package earlier this year that involved Iran freeing several U.S. hostages, according to U.S. officials and congressional sources apprised of the situation.
Obama Admin Hiding Secret Hostage Docs Signed With Iranian Intel Officials
Key documents relating to the Obama administration's secret negotiations with Iran, including a $1.7 billion cash payment, are being stored at a highly secure site on Capitol Hill, preventing the public and many in Congress from accessing them, according to multiple sources who described the situation to the Washington Free Beacon.
Obama Hails Enforcement on Trade Deals to Win Support for T.P.P.
The Obama administration has used a flurry of tough-sounding trade enforcement announcements in recent weeks to counter complaints from the left and right that free trade is not fair trade -- and to assist President Obama in the struggle to win approval of his trade pact with 11 Pacific Rim nations.
Typhoon Chaba batters South Korea and heads to Japan
At least five people have been killed after Typhoon Chaba battered South Korea with strong winds and heavy rain.
Hurricane Matthew's toll: 19 dead in Haiti; widespread damage
Hurricane Matthew battered the tiny Caribbean island of Haiti Wednesday before it moved offshore and headed toward Cuba.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF arrests 14 Palestinians, seizes weapons and bombs
IDF troops and police arrested fourteen Palestinian suspects during raids across the West Bank overnight Wednesday, the army said Thursday morning.
US: Israel broke its word on new settlements
The United States issued an unusually strong rebuke Wednesday of Israel's plan to build new housing tracts in the West Bank.
Inside the United States
Skull image of Hurricane Matthew spooks the Internet
A sinister image of Hurricane Matthew, resembling a human skull, has lit up the Internet. The creepy satellite photo was posted Tuesday by Weather Channel senior meteorologist Stu Ostro as the hurricane made landfall in Haiti.
'Death With Dignity Act' clears first hurdle as D.C. weighs physician-assisted suicide
Legislation authorizing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to terminally ill patients cleared its first major hurdle Wednesday in the D.C. Council as the District looks to join a small number of states that have legalized physician-assisted suicide in the past quarter-century.
Florida Governor: State Could Be Facing 'Biggest Evacuation Ever' With Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew marched toward Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas and nearly 2 million people along the coast were urged to evacuate their homes Wednesday, a mass exodus ahead of a major storm packing power the U.S. hasn't seen in more than a decade.
Federal Government Spends $1.5 Billion Per Year on Public Relations
The federal government spends $1.5 billion annually on public relations -- $1 billion on PR and advertising contracts, and another $500 million on salaries for 5,000 federal PR employees, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
NSA contractor arrested for theft of highly classified materials
Perhaps inspired by noted whistleblower Edward Snowden, a defense contractor for the National Security Agency faces federal charges for allegedly stealing highly classified information from the government, prosecutors said Wednesday.
U.S. Politics
Franklin Graham: Supreme Court Should Be Voters' Top Concern
Rev. Franklin Graham has visited 45 states so far in his 'Decision America Tour' and on Tuesday he told a crowd in Michigan that the top issue in this year's 2016 election is the Supreme Court.
Gingrich: Left imposing 'atheistic values,' eyes religion ban
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is urging evangelical pastors to jump into politics to stop a drive by left-wing politicians and judges to rid the nation of the religious beliefs 'that made us famous.'
Christian News
As China plans another crackdown to suppress religion, Christianity continues to grow
The Chinese government plans to implement harsh new regulations intended to suppress independent religious organizations as part of a general and ongoing crusade against the 'three evils'-- separatism, terrorism, and religious extremism.
Thousands of Bibles Will Show Up in Public Schools Soon and It's Perfectly Legal
More than 50 years after the ban on government endorsed prayer in school, one ministry is hoping to revisit the discussion by bringing the Bible back to school yards across America.
American Pastor Charged Under Russia's New Anti-Evangelism Law Sees Appeal Rejected
An American pastor who was charged under Russia's controversial anti-terror, anti-evangelism law has seen his appeal rejected, but has vowed to continue his religious freedom fight.
Around the World
Record Debt Levels as World Debt Hits $152 Trillion, says IMF
The world is $152 trillion in the red — a record-breaking level of debt, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Russia launches huge nuclear war training exercise that 'involves 40 million people'
The Russian government has launched a nationwide civil defence training exercise to ensure the country is properly prepared in the event of a nuclear, chemical and biological attack from the West.
Obama hails final approval of Paris climate deal
President Obama took a victory lap on his climate change agenda Wednesday, hailing the formal approval of the U.N.-sponsored Paris climate agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions worldwide.
Obama Admin Secretly Facilitated Iranian Ballistic Missile Program
The Obama administration misled journalists and lawmakers for more than nine months about a secret agreement to lift international sanctions on a critical funding node of Iran's ballistic missile program, as part of a broader 'ransom' package earlier this year that involved Iran freeing several U.S. hostages, according to U.S. officials and congressional sources apprised of the situation.
Obama Admin Hiding Secret Hostage Docs Signed With Iranian Intel Officials
Key documents relating to the Obama administration's secret negotiations with Iran, including a $1.7 billion cash payment, are being stored at a highly secure site on Capitol Hill, preventing the public and many in Congress from accessing them, according to multiple sources who described the situation to the Washington Free Beacon.
Obama Hails Enforcement on Trade Deals to Win Support for T.P.P.
The Obama administration has used a flurry of tough-sounding trade enforcement announcements in recent weeks to counter complaints from the left and right that free trade is not fair trade -- and to assist President Obama in the struggle to win approval of his trade pact with 11 Pacific Rim nations.
Typhoon Chaba batters South Korea and heads to Japan
At least five people have been killed after Typhoon Chaba battered South Korea with strong winds and heavy rain.
Hurricane Matthew's toll: 19 dead in Haiti; widespread damage
Hurricane Matthew battered the tiny Caribbean island of Haiti Wednesday before it moved offshore and headed toward Cuba.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF arrests 14 Palestinians, seizes weapons and bombs
IDF troops and police arrested fourteen Palestinian suspects during raids across the West Bank overnight Wednesday, the army said Thursday morning.
US: Israel broke its word on new settlements
The United States issued an unusually strong rebuke Wednesday of Israel's plan to build new housing tracts in the West Bank.
Inside the United States
Skull image of Hurricane Matthew spooks the Internet
A sinister image of Hurricane Matthew, resembling a human skull, has lit up the Internet. The creepy satellite photo was posted Tuesday by Weather Channel senior meteorologist Stu Ostro as the hurricane made landfall in Haiti.
'Death With Dignity Act' clears first hurdle as D.C. weighs physician-assisted suicide
Legislation authorizing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to terminally ill patients cleared its first major hurdle Wednesday in the D.C. Council as the District looks to join a small number of states that have legalized physician-assisted suicide in the past quarter-century.
Florida Governor: State Could Be Facing 'Biggest Evacuation Ever' With Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew marched toward Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas and nearly 2 million people along the coast were urged to evacuate their homes Wednesday, a mass exodus ahead of a major storm packing power the U.S. hasn't seen in more than a decade.
Federal Government Spends $1.5 Billion Per Year on Public Relations
The federal government spends $1.5 billion annually on public relations -- $1 billion on PR and advertising contracts, and another $500 million on salaries for 5,000 federal PR employees, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
NSA contractor arrested for theft of highly classified materials
Perhaps inspired by noted whistleblower Edward Snowden, a defense contractor for the National Security Agency faces federal charges for allegedly stealing highly classified information from the government, prosecutors said Wednesday.
U.S. Politics
Franklin Graham: Supreme Court Should Be Voters' Top Concern
Rev. Franklin Graham has visited 45 states so far in his 'Decision America Tour' and on Tuesday he told a crowd in Michigan that the top issue in this year's 2016 election is the Supreme Court.
Gingrich: Left imposing 'atheistic values,' eyes religion ban
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is urging evangelical pastors to jump into politics to stop a drive by left-wing politicians and judges to rid the nation of the religious beliefs 'that made us famous.'
Christian News
As China plans another crackdown to suppress religion, Christianity continues to grow
The Chinese government plans to implement harsh new regulations intended to suppress independent religious organizations as part of a general and ongoing crusade against the 'three evils'-- separatism, terrorism, and religious extremism.
Thousands of Bibles Will Show Up in Public Schools Soon and It's Perfectly Legal
More than 50 years after the ban on government endorsed prayer in school, one ministry is hoping to revisit the discussion by bringing the Bible back to school yards across America.
American Pastor Charged Under Russia's New Anti-Evangelism Law Sees Appeal Rejected
An American pastor who was charged under Russia's controversial anti-terror, anti-evangelism law has seen his appeal rejected, but has vowed to continue his religious freedom fight.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Backlash to World Economic Order Clouds Outlook at IMF Talks
Policy-making elites converge on Washington this week for meetings that epitomize a faith in globalization that’s at odds with the growing backlash against the inequities it creates.
Russia sends more air defense missiles to Syria
The Russian military said Tuesday it had beefed up its forces in Syria with state-of-the-art air defense missiles, an announcement that follows Washington's move to suspend contacts with Russia over Syria.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Rocket strikes in southern Israel; no injuries initially reportedly
A rocket exploded in Israel's southern Sderot region near the Gaza border on Wednesday morning after 'Red Alert' rocket alert sirens were activated in the area.
Inside the United States
Obama DOJ drops charges against alleged broker of Libyan weapons
The Obama administration is moving to dismiss charges against an arms dealer it had accused of selling weapons that were destined for Libyan rebels.
IRS subjects tea party groups to new round of scrutiny, publicizes tax return data
The IRS' battle against holdout tea party groups is heating up again, after the tax agency promised it would begin processing their long-delayed applications, but sent a new round of prodding questions demanding still more information.
Yahoo reportedly gave FBI, intelligence officials, access to user emails
Yahoo Inc last year secretly built a custom software program to search all of its customers' incoming emails for specific information provided by US intelligence officials, according to people familiar with the matter.
South Carolina To Evacuate Coast as Hurricane Matthew Threatens U.S.; Florida Gov. Rick Scott Activates National Guard
Emergencies have been declared in three states - all of Florida and South Carolina, as well as eastern and central North Carolina and southeastern Georgia. In all four states, the decision was made because governors wanted to make resources available for what's quickly becoming a large-scale preparation.
U.S. Politics
Kaine, Pence trade blows over 'insult-driven campaigns' in VP debate
Mike Pence and Tim Kaine scrambled to defend their running mates’ temperament and judgment at their first and only face-off Tuesday night – an unruly 90-minute session in which the vice presidential candidates routinely talked over each other - and the moderator - as they channeled some of the feistiness from last week’s opening presidential debate.
RNC: Kaine interrupted over 70 times
The Republican National Committee claimed Tim Kaine interrupted Mike Pence and the moderator over 70 times during Tuesday's vice presidential debate.
Christian News
School orders teachers to remove 'religious' items from classrooms
Jesus just got kicked out of public schools in Henry County, Georgia. The school district fired off a directive to school administrators ordering them to eradicate anything remotely religious from all public school buildings.
Around the World
Backlash to World Economic Order Clouds Outlook at IMF Talks
Policy-making elites converge on Washington this week for meetings that epitomize a faith in globalization that’s at odds with the growing backlash against the inequities it creates.
Russia sends more air defense missiles to Syria
The Russian military said Tuesday it had beefed up its forces in Syria with state-of-the-art air defense missiles, an announcement that follows Washington's move to suspend contacts with Russia over Syria.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Rocket strikes in southern Israel; no injuries initially reportedly
A rocket exploded in Israel's southern Sderot region near the Gaza border on Wednesday morning after 'Red Alert' rocket alert sirens were activated in the area.
Inside the United States
Obama DOJ drops charges against alleged broker of Libyan weapons
The Obama administration is moving to dismiss charges against an arms dealer it had accused of selling weapons that were destined for Libyan rebels.
IRS subjects tea party groups to new round of scrutiny, publicizes tax return data
The IRS' battle against holdout tea party groups is heating up again, after the tax agency promised it would begin processing their long-delayed applications, but sent a new round of prodding questions demanding still more information.
Yahoo reportedly gave FBI, intelligence officials, access to user emails
Yahoo Inc last year secretly built a custom software program to search all of its customers' incoming emails for specific information provided by US intelligence officials, according to people familiar with the matter.
South Carolina To Evacuate Coast as Hurricane Matthew Threatens U.S.; Florida Gov. Rick Scott Activates National Guard
Emergencies have been declared in three states - all of Florida and South Carolina, as well as eastern and central North Carolina and southeastern Georgia. In all four states, the decision was made because governors wanted to make resources available for what's quickly becoming a large-scale preparation.
U.S. Politics
Kaine, Pence trade blows over 'insult-driven campaigns' in VP debate
Mike Pence and Tim Kaine scrambled to defend their running mates’ temperament and judgment at their first and only face-off Tuesday night – an unruly 90-minute session in which the vice presidential candidates routinely talked over each other - and the moderator - as they channeled some of the feistiness from last week’s opening presidential debate.
RNC: Kaine interrupted over 70 times
The Republican National Committee claimed Tim Kaine interrupted Mike Pence and the moderator over 70 times during Tuesday's vice presidential debate.
Christian News
School orders teachers to remove 'religious' items from classrooms
Jesus just got kicked out of public schools in Henry County, Georgia. The school district fired off a directive to school administrators ordering them to eradicate anything remotely religious from all public school buildings.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia deploys advanced anti-missile system to Syria for first time, US officials say
Russia has deployed an advanced anti-missile system to Syria for the first time, three US officials tell Fox News, the latest indication that Moscow continues to ramp up its military operations in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad.
U.S.-Russia Ties Crumble Under Weight of Syria, Nuclear Pact
Ties between Russia and the U.S. deteriorated further on Monday after the Obama administration proclaimed bilateral peace talks over Syria dead and Moscow suspended a 16-year-old treaty meant to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation.
U.S.-Russia tension escalates as Putin ends nuclear cooperation
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia escalated Monday as the Obama administration suspended talks over Syria's civil war hours after Moscow announced it was ending cooperation with the U.S. on a 16-year-old program for the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium to curb the production of more nuclear bombs.
Powerful Hurricane Matthew a threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba
Vulnerable Haiti braced for flash floods and violent winds from the extremely dangerous Hurricane Matthew as the powerful storm kept on a path early Monday aiming at the hemisphere's poorest country.
US Suspends Contacts with Russia on Syria
The State Department says the U.S. is suspending bilateral contacts with Russia over Syria. That comes after last week's threat by Secretary of State John Kerry to suspend contacts amid new attacks on the city of Aleppo.
North Korea may be planning October Surprise, study says
If history is any guide, provocative actions from North Korea can be expected around the time of US elections, a new study says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Ten Places the Obama Administration Says Are Not In Israel
The Obama administration ignited a firestorm over the weekend when it stripped the city of Jerusalem as being located in Israel in an official communication sent following a memorial service for recently deceased former Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Jordan defends Israel natural gas deal
Jordan on Monday defended its deal to buy Israeli natural gas that has stirred public opposition, insisting the accord would not leave the Arab country reliant on the Jewish state.
Inside the United States
Federal Debt in FY 2016 Jumped $1,422,827,047,452.46
In fiscal 2016, which ended on Friday, the federal debt increased $1,422,827,047,452.46, according to data released today by the U.S. Treasury.
U.S. top court denies Obama request to rehear major immigration case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to rehear a bid to revive President Barack Obama's plan to spare from deportation millions of immigrants in the country illegally, a case in which the justices split 4-4 in June.
'We run the streets': Video shows angry mob attacking CHP patrol car with officer still inside
A police officer who responded to several calls about illegal street racing and reckless driving found himself surrounded by a mob of angry people, some of whom yelled and cursed at him while others hit and kicked his vehicle as he sat inside.
Gun sales hit 17th straight monthly record, up 27 percent
Gun sales hit the 17th consecutive monthly record in September according to FBI data released on Monday, and overall sales are up 27 percent compared to the same period last year.
U.S. Politics
Pence tries to woo Evangelical Christians for Trump
Mike Pence musters all of his Midwestern earnestness as he describes Donald Trump as “a man of faith.” He says the Republican nominee is “a man I’ve prayed with and gotten to know on a personal level.”
Christian News
Americans Split on Whether Religious Freedom or LGBT Rights Are More Important
Americans are divided as to whether religious freedom or LGBT rights should be favored when the two concepts conflict with one another.
Around the World
Russia deploys advanced anti-missile system to Syria for first time, US officials say
Russia has deployed an advanced anti-missile system to Syria for the first time, three US officials tell Fox News, the latest indication that Moscow continues to ramp up its military operations in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad.
U.S.-Russia Ties Crumble Under Weight of Syria, Nuclear Pact
Ties between Russia and the U.S. deteriorated further on Monday after the Obama administration proclaimed bilateral peace talks over Syria dead and Moscow suspended a 16-year-old treaty meant to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation.
U.S.-Russia tension escalates as Putin ends nuclear cooperation
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia escalated Monday as the Obama administration suspended talks over Syria's civil war hours after Moscow announced it was ending cooperation with the U.S. on a 16-year-old program for the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium to curb the production of more nuclear bombs.
Powerful Hurricane Matthew a threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba
Vulnerable Haiti braced for flash floods and violent winds from the extremely dangerous Hurricane Matthew as the powerful storm kept on a path early Monday aiming at the hemisphere's poorest country.
US Suspends Contacts with Russia on Syria
The State Department says the U.S. is suspending bilateral contacts with Russia over Syria. That comes after last week's threat by Secretary of State John Kerry to suspend contacts amid new attacks on the city of Aleppo.
North Korea may be planning October Surprise, study says
If history is any guide, provocative actions from North Korea can be expected around the time of US elections, a new study says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Ten Places the Obama Administration Says Are Not In Israel
The Obama administration ignited a firestorm over the weekend when it stripped the city of Jerusalem as being located in Israel in an official communication sent following a memorial service for recently deceased former Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Jordan defends Israel natural gas deal
Jordan on Monday defended its deal to buy Israeli natural gas that has stirred public opposition, insisting the accord would not leave the Arab country reliant on the Jewish state.
Inside the United States
Federal Debt in FY 2016 Jumped $1,422,827,047,452.46
In fiscal 2016, which ended on Friday, the federal debt increased $1,422,827,047,452.46, according to data released today by the U.S. Treasury.
U.S. top court denies Obama request to rehear major immigration case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to rehear a bid to revive President Barack Obama's plan to spare from deportation millions of immigrants in the country illegally, a case in which the justices split 4-4 in June.
'We run the streets': Video shows angry mob attacking CHP patrol car with officer still inside
A police officer who responded to several calls about illegal street racing and reckless driving found himself surrounded by a mob of angry people, some of whom yelled and cursed at him while others hit and kicked his vehicle as he sat inside.
Gun sales hit 17th straight monthly record, up 27 percent
Gun sales hit the 17th consecutive monthly record in September according to FBI data released on Monday, and overall sales are up 27 percent compared to the same period last year.
U.S. Politics
Pence tries to woo Evangelical Christians for Trump
Mike Pence musters all of his Midwestern earnestness as he describes Donald Trump as “a man of faith.” He says the Republican nominee is “a man I’ve prayed with and gotten to know on a personal level.”
Christian News
Americans Split on Whether Religious Freedom or LGBT Rights Are More Important
Americans are divided as to whether religious freedom or LGBT rights should be favored when the two concepts conflict with one another.