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Whether one is a football fan or not, or if one's team makes it, the Super Bowl is recognized as the biggest sports event of the year and is watched by millions. Aside from football, everyone tunes in to see the million-dollar worth commercials produced by countless of businesses over a group of friends partying or eating delicious food. However, there is a dark, disturbing side to this time of year that many fail to recognize as a serious problem: human trafficking.

In the midst of the fight to free Pastor Abedini, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has now shared new developments in the case which signaled possible good news. According to Zariff, many cases have been awarded clemency, or a merciful due for a punishment. This could be one factor to the ultimate release of Pastor Abedini, though Zariff said that the decision would be upon the Iran judiciary.

As the Chinese New Year begins the last day of the first month of the year, Lin showed "NBA Inside Stuff" how to prepare a Chinese New Year custom: dumplings. A custom tradition for the Chinese culture in this holiday, dumplings (which are also known as Jiaozi) are one of the first meals eaten and are shaped like Chinese money.

A miracle saved 16-year-old Mackenzie Wethington from a near fatal 3,500 feet fall from a parachute ride gone wrong. Though her father watched in horror as his teen daughter was plummeting from the sky, he credits that Mackenzie survived because God was her ultimate protector.

Pop singer Katy Perry has already caused plenty of eyebrow raising controversy following her performance at the Grammy Awards. Her rendition of her new number-one hit, "Dark Horse," was labeled as "demonic" and full of "witchcraft," from Conservative television and radio host Glenn Beck.

Justin Bieber's legal woes continue to make headlines and hearts from "Beliebers" continue to break as the Canadian pop-star turned bad-boy is being threatened to be deported. After a run-in with the law last week on a different charge, Bieber has now been charged with criminal assault in his home of Canada from a previous arrest.

Pop singer Katy Perry caused an uproar of controversy on Sunday night's Grammy Awards when the singer performed a Satanic-themed rendition of her number-one single, "Dark Horse." Many may be surprised to find out that Perry was once an aspiring Gospel singer who wanted to be the "next Amy Grant."

President Obama's State of the Union speech covered many of the nation's concerns and underlined the ultimate goal of taking action this year. President Obama would plan to implement action by taking more executive order, which was not well-receieved by many Conservatives and Republicans.

The Christian founded arts and crafts store Hobby Lobby may shut down all of its 588 stores across the country due to the new healthcare insurance law that requires coverage of abortion-causing drugs. The company has filed their case to court, stating that the health care rule violates their First Amendment rights of religious freedom.

President Barack Obama addressed the United States for the fifth time in the State of the Union address on the evening Tuesday, January 28 following a difficult and what is being called "the worst year" of his presidency, according to ABC News. President Obama, addressed numerous of topics but ultimately underlined the theme of "action" for 2014.

The Grammy's are known to be the biggest night in music; however, controversy arose from the 56th telecast when a series of couples were married, including same-sex couples in what seems to be a political statement by many Conservatives. The backlash followed immediately from many religions and Conservatives who viewed it as "both inappropriate for a music awards show and a blatant attack on religious values."

Popular apps for smartphones have become necessary for many users, but the apps may come at a costly price aside from the fee from the app store. A whistleblower has come forth with details that apps from such phones are being tapped to garner personal information for data by National Security Agency (NSA) and its British counterpart Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ).

The book of Genesis in the Bible tells the story of Noah and the ark he built to protect his family during God's first destruction of Earth. Now, an ancient clay tablet found in Mesopotamia reveals a new details of the ark Noah built in ancient times.

Authorities investigating the motives for Darion Marcus Aguilar's shooting spree at a Maryland Mall on Saturday, January 25 still remains a mystery, with no immediate evidence signaling the cause for the rampage.

When it was announced that the low-key, independent Christian film, "Alone, Yet Not Alone" received a nomination for the Academy Awards, it generated a great deal of shock. The shock was of great deal for many that a private investigator representing another film, that hoped to be nominated in the same category, was summoned to investigate the film's nomination.

Despite the grief of losing his daughter, James Holleran chose to "remain strong for Madison" and urged anyone who is unhappy or thinking suicidal thoughts seek treatment immediately. "Please seek therapy if you need it," urged Mr. Holleran. "This is not a weakness, but a struggle."

Pope Francis has been actively "tweeting" as the new head of the church when he was declared the new pope last year. Now he is labeling the Internet as a "gift from God," one that has the ability to reach multitudes with the right message.

National Marriage Week USA isn't just a week out of the calendar year to express the joy of marriage; rather it is a week to raise awareness on the importance and long term rewards a stable marriage has to offer.

In anniversary of the Supreme Court case of Roe vs. Wade in 1973, pro-life movements across the country have united to bring awareness of the preserving unborn human life and speak against abortions. Many pro-life movements this week rallied and even brought together both Evangelical and Catholic groups together.

Pro-life leaders are looking to expand their voices on protecting the unborn on a national level, and now a Georgia based organization is joining the movement. Georgia Right to Life (GRTL), a pro-life advocacy organization has joined the pro-life fight to sign a new "Declaration of Dependence" legislation.

Trying to connect with the majority of people during current times, Dr. Dollar's new book covers the topic of overcoming fears in everyday life and finding peace during the most frightful times in one's life. Using his own experiences and stories including his account of having cancer, Dr. Dollar hopes his testimony will reach out to others in dire need.

Televangelist and best-selling author Joel Osteen will bring the encouraging and positive word of God this summer at the 50,000 seat Yankee Stadium in New York.

The main question that the Supreme Court will be deciding on is if it is a crime to purchase a gun for another person, even if both parties are legally entitled to carry a gun.

Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman shared on his Twitter account his lettered response to 9-year-olds Riley and Erin Kovalcik, who are also of hearing impaired, after the girls wrote an encouraging letter.

GOP candidate Susanne Atanus's remarks elaborted that diseases, illnesses and even natural disasters are all a result of the same-sex marriage and abortions that have become more common in the United States.