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Nelson Mandela's Health is 'Critical but Stable,' World Celebrates His 95th Birthday Thursday
Nelson Mandela, who overcame 27 years in jail to become South Africa’s first black president and bring an end to decades of whites-only rule, might be discharged from hospital in time to spend his 95th birthday this Thursday at home after official update last week said his health has recently improved.

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Dwight Howard Chooses Houston Rockets for Faith, Team Chemistry and Championship
Dwight Howard was in Aspen, Colorado, where he prayed to God for a sign on what he should do, prior to making his decision on which team to sign with. Howard admitted that is his conversations with new teammate Chandler Parsons probably the most important elements that caught him were Houston’s great team chemistry and the feeling of family.

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Texas Senate Passes Bill Restricting Late-Term Abortion Amid Divisive Debates
The Texas Senate passed late Friday the late-term abortion bill, two weeks after Gov. Rick Perry called for a second special session to continue consideration of the bill in the Senate – it originally failed to gain approval because of a 13-hour filibuster by Senator Wendy Davis.

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Houston Rockets With Jeremy Lin Must Improve Team Chemistry to Win Championship
Much of the recent speculations on Jeremy Lin have been on whether he should remain on Houston Rockets or get traded to other team as Dwight Howard signs on to the team. Yet, the most important thing now is for the championship contender to start building the team chemistry to effectively improve their chances of winning the 2013-14 NBA title.

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Jeremy Lin's Faith and Game Will Help Dwight Howard Reach Max Potential
Free-agent Dwight Howard, the most coveted NBA player in 2013 Free Agency Trade, may not re-sign with Los Angeles Lakers, according to reports. If Howard, 28, ends up signing with Houston Rockets, he most likely will be teaming up with Jeremy Lin, 24, who knows how to get an open big man the basketball and can partner with Howard in remaining consistent in living out biblical values and spreading God’s word through the NBA.

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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.