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  Jun 27, 2020

  COVID-19 may have infected 10 times more Americans than previously known: CDC

  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that the number of people who've been infected with the coronavirus in the U.S. might be 10 times higher than the 2.4 million known positive cases of COVID-19. 

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  Jun 26, 2020

  'Trump 2024' film warns of socialism, End Times in bid to motivate evangelical voters

  Over $80,600 has been raised as part of an effort to get an upcoming pro-Trump documentary featuring remarks from conservative evangelical leaders into as many as 1,500 theatres this fall. 

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  Jun 26, 2020

  Turkish churches vandalized, Christians becoming 'scapegoat' amid pandemic woes: SAT-7

  Attacks on churches in Turkey have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic as some blame Christians for the crisis and other social woes, according to a leading international Christian satellite television network.

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  Jun 25, 2020

  Trump signs executive order to strengthen foster care, bolster faith-based partnerships

  President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to strengthen the nation’s foster care system which calls on states and cities to work with faith-based and other charities at a time when organizations that uphold traditional views of marriage are facing increasing hostility from Democratic lawmakers and left-leaning groups. 

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  Jun 25, 2020

  Trump critic condemns term ‘Kung flu' for COVID-19 cheered on by college students at rally

  President Donald Trump again referred to the coronavirus as the “Kung flu” before a packed campaign rally at an Arizona megachurch as fans cheered, drawing criticism as some feel the term does more harm than good amid a rise in harassment and hate crimes against Asian Americans during the pandemic. 

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  Jun 24, 2020

  Ben Roethlisberger admits to past porn addiction, says he's recommitted life to Christ

  Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger admitted over the Father’s Day weekend that he has struggled in the past with alcohol and pornography addictions and explained that he got baptized for a second time to show his commitment to Christ, his wife and children.  

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  Jun 24, 2020

  Iran’s underground church comes 'above ground' to aid Muslim neighbors during COVID-19

  Christians in Muslim-majority Iran are risking arrest to provide food and humanitarian aid to their neighbors struggling without jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the head of one of the world’s most prominent Christian persecution watchdogs. 

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  Jun 23, 2020

  Youth pastor protects unconscious victim during Syracuse mass shooting

  A youth pastor in Syracuse, New York said that he helped protect and shield an unconscious teenager fighting for his life during a mass shooting Saturday night that involved six shooters and appears to be gang-related.

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  Jun 23, 2020

  Archaeologists discover ancient Christian settlement in Galilee conquered in 7th century

  Researchers in Israel say that they have found what they believe to be the remains of an ancient Christian settlement that was most likely destroyed by the Persian conquest of the region in the seventh century. 

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  Jun 22, 2020

  Sugar Ray Leonard, Rick Warren, LL Cool J headline Calif. megachurch's Father's Day discussion

  A packed lineup of celebrities and influential pastors joined Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer for a special online Father’s Day event Sunday reflecting on the blessing and “power” of fathers amid a national outcry following the death of African American father George Floyd.