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Taiwanese Gospel singer Ying-Ying Shih, who received Taiwan's most prestigious music award Golden Melody Award nomination in 2010 for her first EP "Someone is Praying for You," tied the knot with her boyfriend on January 4, 2014.

Teenager Ye Meng Yuan was killed by an emergency vehicle that was rushing to the scene of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashed-landed at San Francisco Airport last July, according to coroner. A newly released video obtained by CBS suggests that the firefighters had spotted the girl on the ground, but did not move her nor stop other emergency workers, which led to her getting run over twice.

The sister of Kenneth Bae, the U.S. missionary jailed in North Korea, said on Thursday that her family accepted Dennis Rodman's apology for his remarks about her brother, the Reuters news agency reports.

Numerous online petitions and Facebook pages demanding the immediate reinstatement of Duck Dynasty's cast Phil Robertson have seen an explosive growth: 1.4 million liked "Stand with Phil Robertson" Facebook page and "Bring Back Phil Robertson" Facebook page around 978,000 likes as of Friday evening.

A&E's Duck Dynasty Christmas Special airing tonight will feature Duck Commander Phil Robertson taking Miss Kay and Jessica on a wild hog hunt for the Family's Christmas feast, including the original taste of stuffing chicken inside all of their hunted games - turkey, suckling pigs, and ducks

Nelson Mandela, former South Africa president and anti-apartheid icon, died today after a long bout with lung cancer. After being jailed for 27 years, he led the peaceful protest movement to end apartheid and eventually to democracy. He was revered not only by the people in South Africa, but his leadership legacy have earned the respect of people all around the world.

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first African president and anti-apartheid icon who was jailed 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy through peaceful protests, died Thursday. His speech and actions embodied the principles of his Christian faith - forgiveness and reconciliation. He was 95.

"The Fast and Furious" Actor Paul Walker loved to surf, loved cars and racing, but what most people don't realize is that he has a daughter, whom he loved and cherished. According to his friends, Walker was also known for a heart to help others.

The death toll from Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines has increased to 5,235, authorities reported early Saturday.

Filippino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has dedicated his next fight with American Brandon Rios on Nov. 24 to the Typhoon Haiyan victims.

Christian boxer Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KO) will be fighting tonight former world champion Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO) for the first time since he was knocked out last December. Unlike other boxers who become haunted by past knockouts, Pacquiaos said he is "more than confident" in winning the fight and alludes to the Bible story of how David defeated the much bigger Goliath with just one sling and a stone. Information on free live stream can be found below.

Philippines congressman and Christian boxer Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KO) will be fighting former world champion Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KO) for the first time since he was knocked out last December. Unlike other boxers who become haunted by past knockouts, Pacquiaos said he is "more than confident" in winning the fight and alludes to the Bible story of how David defeated the much bigger Goliath with just one sling and a stone.

Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, ripped through central-eastern Philippines on Nov. 8, displacing more than 650,000 people. An estimate of at least 10,000 people are dead with thousands still unaccounted for. Officials have confirmed 1,600 dead as of Sunday evening.

'America's Pastor' Billy Graham, who has been the face of U.S. evangelicals for the last half century, sat among 800 guests, including Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch, Sarah Palin, on his 95th birthday celebration. They honored Graham for his more than six-decades of unwavering resolve in the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Billy Graham's "My Hope America" will air beginning tonight on national television and local cable channels until November 10th. The program titled "The Cross" features the testimonies of rap artist Lecrae Moore and former Flyleaf lead singer Lacey Sturm and possibly the 95-year-old evangelist's last message to the nation.

Sandy Hook Elementary School demolition has begun in Newtown, Connecticut, where 20-year-old gunman Adam Lanza killed 20 children and six adults before taking his own life last December.

Just a few weeks before his 95th birthday on Nov. 7, Billy Graham is releasing a new book. The Reason for My Hope: Salvation drops in cunjunction with the culmination of My Hope America with Billy Graham, a nationwide outreach using video programs including "The Cross," which features a new message from Mr. Graham.

Sometime after my mother died, when I visited my father, I began to notice Scripture verses appearing all over the house-on an index card taped to the kitchen telephone, on a marker board in his study, even on a hand-lettered poster in his bedroom.

The 44th annual Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards 2013 celebrated on Tuesday a powerful year in Gospel and Christian music with spirit-moving performances, special tributes and awards in 42 categories.

Over 3,000 Christians converged over the weekend in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto for worship, prayer, and teaching. The event coordinators believe that those gathered will become the catalyst for revival in the nation with less one percent Christian.

NFL's reigning MVP player Adrian Peterson, who is an outspoken Christian, never wavered in his decision to play Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers even after finding out the death of his son, who died Friday afternoon after suffering multiple head injuries from a severe beating by a man dating the boy's mother.

The 2013 Nobel Peace Prize is awarded Friday to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the international watchdog helping to destroy Syria army's chemical weapons.

President Obama addressed on Tuesday the continuing government shutdown for the eighth day and the looming deadline for U.S. government default at a White House press conference . He then answered reporters' questions on his course of action should the government do go into default, the foreign creditors' viewpoints, and any last resort of constitutional measure.

The United States government has been partially shut down for the eighth day. President Obama is set to make a statement about the crisis and answer questions from reporters at the White House at 2 p.m. ET Tuesday. The press conference will be broadcasted through live stream here.

Saddleback Church Hong Kong campus launched on Sunday, attracting a total of 832 adult and children for the first Sunday Service and Saddleback Kids.