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A Virginia school district has agreed to reinstate a substitute teacher who was reportedly "blacklisted" over religious and political beliefs she had expressed on social media.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7uASpBk

In the icy waters of the Potomac River, divers have recovered most of the dead from the wreckage of an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter that collided Wednesday, killing all 67 people.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/e3Alwdn

The bank says its app also affected, as is the phone line and messenger service for customers from BBC News https://ift.tt/AwQXRi8

“I was praising God.” That’s how Bevelyn Williams reacted when she learned she would be pardoned by President Donald Trump. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/L79fGaq

Since taking office 10 days ago, President Donald Trump has signed executive orders making sweeping changes on everything from immigration to climate change, DEI programs, and more. Now the 47th president is making good on a campaign promise to protect some of the nation's most vulnerable – gender-confused minors.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/erFkLqX

The Trump administration has been making big changes to immigration policies, cracking down on the border and even shutting down the CBP One app that many migrants were using in an effort to gain lawful entry into the U.S. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WI4uhCQ

US President Donald Trump has ordered that the body of water be renamed the Gulf of America. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0KsG2zl

A U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with a commercial airliner midair over Washington, D.C., last night, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River. There are believed to be no survivors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LBQoJPk

Virginia homeschooling parents are taking a stand against a proposed bill that they say dismantles the "religious exemption" for home instruction and infringes on their First Amendment rights. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UzDa5jS

Tech Life takes a close look at the controversial process of de-extinction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ucaKQnL

Tech Life takes a close look at the controversial process of de-extinction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JAEt6Yh

Its Fenix 8 smartwatches, which retail for just under £1,000, are some of the devices to have issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sBKYRTe

The Chinese AI app has raced to the top of the download charts - does it perform as well as its US rivals? from BBC News https://ift.tt/yEr2f7T

President Trump signed several executive orders on Monday night to undo Biden-era military policies. One of his big moves: reinstating service members who were dismissed for their objections to the COVID vaccine. Meanwhile, immigration officials are also pursuing nationwide arrests and deportations for the fourth day.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gDOT3Qw

The new Trump administration has opened the door for federal immigration agencies to make arrests at places like schools, hospitals, and churches.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5ybTtqh

Ed Husic is the first member of a Western government to raise privacy concerns about the Chinese chatbot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4SHinW

Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but, since they're not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Db0iaF9

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on whether the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school should allowed to be open in Oklahoma.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EWISwbA

The White House is claiming victory over Colombia in a showdown over flights of deported Colombian migrants who were in the U.S. illegally.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Xmgzxqk

It has overtaken ChatGPT to become the top free application on Apple's App Store in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oYa5Nht

Many have questioned Meta's motivations for ditching fact checkers - but could it be a positive change? from BBC News https://ift.tt/0XUsOJ6

Several potential US buyers have expressed interest in purchasing the social media platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PYKiGFx

Matthew Barnett, pastor and CEO of the Dream Center in Los Angeles, California, is seeing incredible spiritual hunger in the wake of devastating California wildfires that have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4jRr7LX

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OengKor

As exhausted firefighters are making progress against the Hughes Fires, CBN's Operation Blessing is setting up to provide long-term assistance amid the ongoing disaster, and pastors are reporting some positive signs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hHJdtgU

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eAUpn4O

Tens of thousands of pro-lifers are descending on our nation's capital for the 52nd annual March for Life today, to celebrate the sanctity of life and renew their commitment to fight for the unborn.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/D8j05Ct

Firefighters here in Altadena are still working to fully contain the Eaton Fire which has destroyed more than 9,000 structures. It's hard to drive anywhere in this area without seeing destruction – homes, businesses, a Jewish Community Center – all gone. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uE9ScLY

It comes a day after owner OpenAI announced a massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI). from BBC News https://ift.tt/42VdyOJ

Matt Laubhan, a Mississippi meteorologist, is out of the job after he went viral more than a year ago for pausing his broadcast to pray as a tornado touched down in the Magnolia State. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9S8JUWj

Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H4Rtgm2

An Idaho Army National Guard infantry officer has filed a lawsuit suing the governor and two Army generals claiming they unlawfully removed him from command for expressing biblical beliefs on sexuality outside of the military environment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DqE2l73

An Ohio pastor was found guilty on a criminal charge for failing to comply with his city's fire code after facing opposition from officials for housing homeless men and women in his church. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/N13Ll6r

Firefighters still have their hands full battling the flames, so Operation Blessing is supporting Los Angeles first responders in their battle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VCxvNFa

Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIURewx

Within hours of taking the oath of office, President Donald J. Trump began moving the country in a new direction, using his presidential power to make good on many of his promises. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/R3JHMBt

The city council of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is pulling prayer from its meetings after a pagan priestess dedicated an invocation to Medusa last fall. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tj89Lgy

Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IjDRb7A

The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HMdERmv

A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AdpJCIy

As the nation prepares for a new presidential administration today, Jan. 20, a Florida-based Christian ministry has been sharing the Word of God in the nation's capital, aiming to reach nearly 50,000 people with the gospel on Inauguration Day.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IAHLaem

Members of Liberty University’s marching band headed north this weekend after being asked to participate in President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration.. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hVXjJp8

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eDgt6Yh

$Melania is announced a day after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/McprCPX

Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States Monday. With his historic comeback, Trump believes he has a mandate to accomplish a long list of priorities. WATCH our LIVE coverage HERE: from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nQ7uqah

The granddaughter of a 95-year-old woman killed in the California wildfires is honoring her beloved “best friend” and standing strong amid such profound loss. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yHcQXOl

Actor Stelio Savante said he was left “seething” after seeing how some California leaders reacted to deadly wildfires that have been ripping through the Los Angeles area. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xFrh6mV

The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KltNPTH

Israel convened its cabinet on Friday to vote on the hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas. While some celebrate it as a victory for Hamas, many Israelis remain uneasy. After months of wrangling and last-minute obstacles, the hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been...  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZxjBdcD

Israel is convening its cabinet on Friday to vote on the hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas. While some celebrate it as a victory for Hamas, many Israelis remain uneasy. After months of wrangling and last-minute obstacles, the hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been signed.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ds4FlNQ

As firefighters battle the raging wildfires in Los Angeles, one police chaplain is offering comfort and spiritual support to those devastated by the flames. In the midst of this unpredictable devastation, Chaplain Steve Wilburn of the Los Angeles Police Department is bringing hope to survivors and first responders alike. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xCXkAIp

Virginia House Democrats have passed a newly proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion as a right in the state constitution and allow for the lives of unborn babies to be taken during the third trimester, in a number of cases.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lmcTnLi

It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but only converted one. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OrHS9xV

Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1i6yMbI

The House passed a bill on Tuesday requiring all federally-funded schools to defend the safety and the rights of women and girls. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VB3yvcI

The Los Angeles wildfires have wiped out entire neighborhoods, leaving behind nothing but ashes. Pastor David Turner of Fearless L.A. Church says the emotional toll on residents is overwhelming. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IBLPdqv

The founder of a Christian organization that provides kids with religious instruction during the public school day is responding to Satanists’ attempts to offer an alternative program to children. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AeiLEQC

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law? from BBC News https://ift.tt/HaQA4eu

The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZyIkRmt

Intense winds caused a new fire in Ventura County, CA, Monday night. The news comes as firefighters have been battling deadly blazes in and around Los Angeles for nearly a week. At least 24 people have died with dozens still missing. More than 90,000 residents are under evacuation orders. Many have lost everything they own in the blazes. Red flag warnings are in effect through Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4EhmM7A

The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Rv1Qzn

The catastrophic fires around Los Angeles, California are escalating once again with the fierce Santa Ana winds expected to whip up again today. At least 24 people have died and 12,000 structures have been destroyed in the ongoing inferno. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ImCuypO

The catastrophic fires around Los Angeles, California are escalating once again with the return of fierce Santa Ana winds. At least 24 people have died and 12,000 structures have been destroyed in the ongoing inferno. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4T2CRbv

Last Sunday was a big day for the YouVersion Bible app. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dQ5xtJT

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H2yxY86

When it comes to natural disasters, the Pacific Northwest is just about the nation's quietest corner. But the biggest killer quake to ever hit America is likely to happen right there. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yEQiw1z

Cathy Tenedorio is living a mother’s worst nightmare after her son, Matthew, was killed during the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RrqzuGB

Peter Kyle responds after Mark Zuckerberg confirms changes to how content on Meta is monitored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Bn7kLU

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward the world famous J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/F4ua7mo

It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IDr5Lc4

The devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires continues to wreak havoc. The two biggest fires have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 buildings. The fires are expected to cause up to $150 billion in damages making this one of the most expensive natural disasters in U.S. history.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aKQ3njk

A cashier at a Five Guys franchise is going viral for his faith-fueled response to a controversial OnlyFans model who propositioned him while he was on the clock. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UZIvcu3

Social media giant Meta shocked the tech industry Tuesday by announcing the company will be taking steps to “restore free expression” on its social media platforms, including Facebook. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vmL5tkH

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital and a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm boy to the world stage.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mzJbGfh

Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Npg5KPu

Conservatives are cautiously applauding what they see as a win for free speech now that Meta has announced its ditching its fact-checking program on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The tech giant plans to shift to a community-based moderation system, sparking a debate over whether this move protects expression or fuels misinformation.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uqtmYrA

Wildfires are burning out of control in Los Angeles County where neighborhoods are engulfed in flames and more than 30,000 people are under evacuation orders. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DORwWjL

Michael Reagan, who has long been a conservative commentator and speaker, understands the problems that can come from rampant incivility in culture. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bD7isoU

The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/abFW3qY

Pastor and author John MacArthur has had a “slower than expected” recovery from a series of three surgeries that kept him out of the pulpit for much of 2024. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YFt0iuo

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram has announced it's finally putting an end to its program that restricted free speech and censored messages that its "fact checkers" didn't agree with. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zpmK2nX

Facebook and Instagram will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approached pioneered by X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KOc8UZ1

With the New Orleans terror attack shocking the nation and world, theological questions about evil and related issues are naturally emerging. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0CSvsFg

It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxN7PRa

The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision "unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies". from BBC News https://ift.tt/FQ91DHB

Some remarkable celestial signs will be on display in the coming months that may hold prophetic significance for our world. This series of four heavenly phenomena includes two lunar events over the next 14 months that appear to represent a possible message about Israel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7BIqXWw

Washington, D.C. could see up to a foot of snow, the most in 9 years. However, before the storm hit, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said bad weather would not delay Congress's certification of Donald Trump's election victory. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tOwexB7

The AI-generated notification said the teenager had won the tournament before the final had been played. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vctySLA

The FBI has determined that the recent car-ramming attack in New Orleans was an act of terrorism, and the perpetrator was affiliated with ISIS. Meanwhile, additional information has emerged regarding the Tesla truck bombing outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wkDgpKR

The FBI has determined that the recent car-ramming attack in New Orleans was an act of terrorism, and the perpetrator was affiliated with ISIS. Meanwhile, additional information has emerged regarding the Tesla truck bombing outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wK8dPcR

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AuRwLgz

Twenty-three states currently prohibit abortion after 12 weeks or ban the procedure altogether. In many of these pro-life states, legislators and citizens are stepping up to support women dealing with unplanned pregnancies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qiAfg9v

Many of us are under surveillance, at this very moment. No warrants are needed, and no laws are broken. The most obvious culprit is all the cameras, and America has as many surveillance cameras per person as Communist China. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/CNEHtZw

The FBI is asking for the public's help to find anyone who was involved with the man who drove a rented pickup truck through the New Orleans crowd of New Year's Eve revelers.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dAUFyIJ

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J6XsnEp

Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQAhgRS

Ten people were killed and 30 were injured after the suspect rammed a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter district at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cIeTZ8s