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Trinity Broadcasting Network Co-Founder Jan Crouch Suffers Serious Stroke
Prayer alerts are circulating after Jan Crouch, co-founder of the largest Christian TV network Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) suffered a massive stroke Friday. Janice Wendell Bethany "Jan" Crouch, 78, launched TBN with her late husband Paul in 1973.

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Justin Bieber Posts Award Shows Like Billboard Music Are 'Fake,' Lack 'Authenticity'
Before Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber won Best Male Artist at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, a TV camera caught his dead-eyed stare during fellow singer Pink's truly high-flying performance, and viewers buzzed about what he was thinking and why he was reacting in a stoic manner.

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Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin Receives Top 2016 Billboard Music Faith Awards
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin dominated the gospel categories during the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday evening. The 20-year music veteran from Fort Worth, Texas, was given the Top Gospel Song for "Wanna Be Happy?" He also got two awards for Top Gospel Artist and Top Gospel Album associated with his latest release, "Losing My Religion."

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Guns, Religion Preached at National Rifle Association By Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin gave a speech at the NRA-IRA Leadership Forum in Louisville on Friday that some categorized as focused on religion and guns, telling people that gun rights have preserved other rights. He also nodded to attendees for "taking time to celebrate the greatness of America."

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Americans' Sharply Split about Transgender Bathroom Debate, Poll Indicates
Americans are divided on the debate regarding which public restrooms and locker rooms that transgender people should be allowed to use, according to a new CBS/New York Times poll released Thursday. President Barack Obama's Administration recently issued guidelines to all public schools directing them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity, with an implied threat of a loss of federal funding if not followed. This poll, which was conducted after

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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.