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‘A living martyr’

Daniel of the Year | Held in Turkey on charges of espionage and terrorism, facing a life sentence for doing the work of the church, American Pastor Andrew Brunson’s dramatic release was the work of high-powered diplomacy and prevailing prayer

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An era of volatility

Politics | Hurrah for a peaceful election, but rumors of war persist

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Split verdict

Politics | Division in Washington will likely multiply investigations and legislative gridlock, but critical judicial appointments march on

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Evangelist in chains

Persecution | China uses dubious border charges to imprison a popular Christian leader

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‘Everything has changed’

Community | Sutherland Springs: A Texas community’s life after death

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11.19.18 Legal Docket, and the History Book

Mary Reichard explains a Supreme Court case considering capital punishment as it applies to a particular man, Nick Eicher discusses on three economic reports reflecting continued economic growth, and Paul Butler covers notable dates from this week in history. Plus: commentary from Mary Coleman.

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A conversation with John and Ashely Marsh

This week, Warren Smith talks with a couple that believes small-town America is on the verge of what they call not 'revitalization,' but 'redemptification.' John and Ashely Marsh are beginning that process in their own hometown of Opelika, Alabama.

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Hundreds missing as death toll rises in California fire

The number of people unaccounted for after the Camp Fire in Northern California rose to more than 600 Friday, underscoring the enormous scope of th

Camp Fire death toll reaches 56

The Camp Fire in Northern California as of Thursday morning had claimed the lives of 56 people, making it the deadliest wildfire in a century.

Memento mori

Lifestyle | A citywide reckoning with death in New York shows Americans may be ready to talk about a topic they once sought to avoid

Many still missing from scorched California town

Northern California residents have posted photos of missing loved ones on a message board at The Neighborhood Church in Chico, Calif., as authoriti

Reports of hate crimes continue to rise

Reports of crimes motivated by racial, religious, sexual, and other prejudices spiked across the United States by 17 percent in 2017, rising for th

Election consequences

New York | Democrats take control of the New York Legislature, all but guaranteeing the legalization of late-term abortion

Death toll still climbing in California fires

Search and rescue officials in Northern California announced on Monday night the discovery of 13 more bodies in the incinerated town of Paradise, b

Police officer fatally shoots security guard

A police officer fatally shot a security guard who had subdued a suspect following a shooting in a bar outside Chicago on Sunday, prompting a lawsu

Sticks and stones

Abortion | Is aggression against pro-lifers on the rise?

Kemp wins in Georgia, but Abrams plans to fight on

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams acknowledged Friday that Republican Brian Kemp would become the state’s next governor, but

Judge restores reporter’s White House press pass

A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to return the White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta immediately.

Hand recount ordered in Senate race in Florida

Florida’s secretary of state has ordered a manual recount of ballots in the state’s U.S.

Florida recount disputes ongoing

The first round of recount results are due Thursday in Florida, but the final outcome of the elections in the state for U.S.

White House adviser out after first lady’s rebuke

Deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel lost her job Wednesday, one day after the office of first lady Melania Trump issued a rare statement

House GOP picks McCarthy as leader

WASHINGTON—House Republicans on Wednesday elected Kevin McCarthy of California as minority leader, fending off a challenge from Jim Jordan of Ohio.

Senate reelects McConnell, Schumer as leaders

Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate are sticking with the same leadership for another term.

Democrat wins Senate seat in Arizona

Democrat Kyrsten Sinema has won the highly contested battle to replace outgoing Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona.

Sizing up our hearts

Politics | A Golden Rule suggestion for America’s intense political divisions

Trump avoids casting blame for Khashoggi murder

The Trump administration is expected to finalize a report this week about the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Israeli political crisis simmers for now

Israel’s ruling coalition on Monday avoided an early election after one of its parties withdrew a threat to pull out of the government.

Trump visits scorched California

President Donald Trump visited fire-ravaged Northern California Saturday, as the death toll from the deadliest U.S.

North Korea tests weapon, releases American

North Korea announced Friday that leader Kim Jong Un has watched the successful testing of a new tactical weapon that could provide a “steel wall”

Israeli government in crisis mode

The Israeli ruling coalition government may face early elections after the defense minister

Rohingya resist repatriation to Myanmar

Bangladesh on Thursday scrapped plans to help Rohingya Muslims return to Myanmar because none of the refugees wanted to go back.

Saudis to seek death penalty in Khashoggi case

Saudi Arabia’s top prosecutor said Thursday he will pursue death sentences for five suspects charged with killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside

May losing support over Brexit deal

Two British Cabinet ministers resigned Thursday and a member of Parliament called for a vote of no-confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May over a

Some caravan migrants arrive at border

The first members of the migrant caravan from Central America have arrived at the U.S.

Amazon selects New York, Virginia for second headquarters

Amazon announced Tuesday plans to split its highly anticipated second headquarters between New York and northern Virginia.

Winning lottery ticket worth $1.537 billion

A ticket bought in South Carolina won the Mega Millions lottery on Tuesday with a final prize of $1.537 billion, lottery officials said.

Market wavers on road to recovery

U.S. stocks are tentatively recovering from a dip last week.

Sears files for bankruptcy

Once America’s retail giant, Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday after 132 years in business.

Stock market recovering from rough week

World stock markets perked up a little Friday morning after heavy losses this week. Major U.S.

Unemployment at lowest level in nearly half a century

Unemployment rates in the United States are the lowest they’ve been in decades, the Labor Department reported Friday.

SEC wants Musk out at Tesla

Tesla stocks slid on Friday after government securities regulators asked on Thursday for the removal of Elon Musk as CEO of the electric car compan

Stocks close lower as Fed raises interest rates

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iPhones getting bigger, pricier

Apple showcased three new iPhones Wednesday, including the new iPhone XS Max, with the largest phone display the tech company has ever manufactured