Vincent Funaro

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  Nov 21, 2014

  Crucifix and Virgin Mary Statue Survive 4-Alarm Fire at Historic Century-Old California Church

  An ornate wooden crucifix made in Italy and a statue of the Virgin Mary miraculously survived a four-alarm fire that destroyed much of the historic Holy Cross Catholic Church in San Jose, California, that over 100 firefighters battled on Sunday.

• Nov 20, 2014

  New York Pastor Gets 2.5 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Porn; Claims He Was Victim of the FBI, Gay Community

  A former New York pastor was sentenced to 30 months in prison Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to charges of possessing child pornography. Members of his congregation said he claimed to be the victim of a "conspiracy between the FBI and gay community," according to prosecutors.

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  Nov 19, 2014

  North Carolina Pastor Raises Over $30K to Host Gun Buy-Back Program to Curb Street Violence

  A Fayetteville, North Carolina, pastor will be hosting a gun buy-back program Saturday in an effort to curb street violence in his community. Some residents are skeptical about the initiative, a first for the city, fearing that law-abiding citizens will be giving up their weapons while criminals remain armed.

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  Nov 17, 2014

  Monster Energy Shoots Down Viral Video Accusing Company of Using Satanic Imagery

  The Monster Energy drink company is denying claims that it uses satanic imagery on its cans, despite accusations featured in a YouTube video that went viral earlier this month.

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  Nov 13, 2014

  Mars Hill Church On Course to Dissolve by End of Year; Local Congregations Make Decisions on Future

  While plans for the Seattle-based Mars Hill Church name and brand to completely dissolve by the end of the year are moving forward, transformation of its 13 locations are well underway.

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  Nov 12, 2014

  Kissing-Killer Couple Posts Selfies Inside Murdered Pastor's Car; Police Arrest Suspects

  Two suspects who were recently arrested in relation to the murder of Memphis, Tennessee, pastor Don Smith took selfies while joyriding in his stolen 2010 Buick Lacrosse.

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  Nov 12, 2014

  Chris Tomlin on Writing Worship Music: 'You Don't Want to Throw a Heresy to the World' (CP Video)

  Singer and songwriter Chris Tomlin discussed his latest album "Love Ran Red" with CP Voice last week, and explained why he incorporates the Scriptures in his lyrics.

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  Nov 11, 2014

  Florida Pastor Preaches Sermon Lasting 53 Hours and 11 Minutes, Breaks Guinness World Record

  A Florida Pastor recently broke the Guinness world record for the Longest Speech Marathon by preaching a sermon that lasted 53 hours and 18 minutes from Friday to Sunday.

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  Nov 11, 2014

  Westboro Baptist Church Pickets Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church; Blasts Houston's Lesbian Mayor Annise Parker

  The infamous Westboro Baptist Church made its way to Joel Osteen's home base in Houston Sunday to blast the city's lesbian Mayor Annise Parker and protest against the famous pastor.

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  Nov 10, 2014

  Arctic Temperatures to Sweep New York City by Friday; Significant Snowfall in Minnesota and Wisconsin

  A super storm created by the after effects of Typhoon Nuri swept Alaska and will cause frigid temperatures in other major cities in the U.S. including New York City by Friday.