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Good afternoon! It's Thursday, September 21, and today's headlines include Congressional Republicans' attempt to repeal the FACE Act, the arrest of two teens over a hit-and-run that killed a retired police chief, and soccer star Ronaldo's baptism.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas introduced a bill Tuesday that would repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which has been used to prosecute abortion clinic protesters and those accused of vandalizing crisis pregnancy centers. Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The move comes as Republicans argue that the FACE Act has been weaponized by the Biden administration to target peaceful pro-life activists. Full Story. |
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Two teens are facing murder charges in connection with a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a retired police chief. Video showing the teens planning and then slamming into 64-year-old Andreas Probst, who died from his injuries, has been making the rounds on social media. In it, the driver asks the passenger whether he's "ready" as he speeds up the vehicle; the passenger replies, "Yeah, hit his a—" before the car strikes Probst. Read more. |
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The Romeoville Police Department in Illinois says a family of four found gunned down with their three dogs inside their home were the victims of a targeted attack. Police believe the murders took place sometime between 9 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. on Sunday morning. Read more. |
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A daycare owner in New York is facing federal charges after multiple children in her care were discovered to have fentanyl in their systems, including a 1-year-old boy who died from fentanyl poisoning. Owner Grei Mendez De Ventura, 36, and Carlisto Acevedo Brito, 41, face a minimum penalty of 20 years and a maximum of life in prison, per the Justice Department. Read more. |
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An undercover video from Sound Investigations shows longtime Mindgeek technical product manager Mike Farley admitting that users can bypass Pornhub's age and consent verification process for uploading sexually explicit content if the faces are not visible in the videos. Farley stated that Mindgeek (now Aylo), the parent company of Pornhub, has shut down employees who have warned about this "loophole" rapists and traffickers exploit. Read more. |
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Samuel Sey discusses the rise of the term "Christian nationalist" and the differences between such nationalist ideals and Christian nations. "American law was primarily influenced by Christianity. Now, however, America's laws are primarily influenced by postmodernism or secular paganism. That's actually why freedom of religion is necessary," he writes. Read more. |
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Focus on the Family's Jim Daly discusses the devastating effects of the sexual revolution, which has trickled down to more than 40% of children now being born outside of marriage. Daly points to a recent New York Times article that suggests liberals have suffered from a "blind spot" when it comes to two-parent households but notes that such homes are a right and not a privilege. Read more. |
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During a panel discussion at the Pray Vote Stand Summit on Saturday, conservative activists urged churches and other religious and political organizations to use Spanish-language media and materials to reach out to the Latino community, pointing to the community's "record" political engagement. The panelists noted how the policy views of many Hispanics align with the values of faith-based voters. Read more. |
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Soccer star Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, known simply as Ronaldo, was baptized, confirmed and received First Holy Communion at a Catholic church in São Paulo, Brazil, last week. "The Christian faith has always been a fundamental part of my life ... With the sacrament, I feel truly regenerated as a child of God," the athlete shared on Instagram. Read more. |
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