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Usain Bolt, Fastest Man In World and God-Honoring Christian, Makes Olympic History
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is known for making the sign of the cross before racing competitively. He's now also known as the first sprinter to ever win three consecutive gold medals in the 100-meter OIympic races. Part of his public reaction was to post on his Facebook page late Sunday: "Thanks for all the support my peeps #blessed"

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Muslim Cleric, Associate Killed in New York After They Attended Prayers in Mosque
Many people are wondering if the Saturday afternoon shooting deaths of two Muslims in a Queens neighborhood was motivated by anti-Islamic hostility, while New York City police still search for a suspect. Muslim cleric Imam Maulama Akonjee, 55, and Thara Uddin, 64, both of whom were wearing religious garb when they were killed, were shot in the head while walking together along a city street after attending prayers at a nearby mosque.

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Bible Quotes Once Filled Newspapers, Indicates Professor’s New Computerized Tool
George Mason University professor Lincoln Mullen's new computer-based software, which he called America's Public Bible, became a tool that tracks the use of Bible verses, and he just found Bible verses were once everywhere in the print of 11 million pages of old newspapers.

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Trevor Knight: Who Is Sadie Robertson's New Knight in Faith Armor?
Since "The Live Original Tour," "Dancing With the Stars" alum and Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson confirmed she has been dating Trevor Knight, some people are curious about other details of the 22-year-old starting quarter back for the Texas A&M Aggies. The couple reportedly bonded over shared Christian faith, then found they had much in common.

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Faith Adds 'Mental Anchor' for Olympic U.S. Athletes at 2016 Rio Games
Team USA's 554 athletes at the 2016 Olympics are a cross-section of the nation they represent, with Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim members, among others. With many of the winning medalists so far in Rio de Janerio immediately attributing gratefulness to God, Christians are discussing the possible extra benefits athletes get from their faith connections.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.