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Planned Parenthood began a petition against NBC for refusing to air ads for the movie "Obvious Child" which included the word "abortion." In response,the network confessed in a statement to Planned Parenthood that “feedback was mistakenly given to remove the word ‘abortion’" and that such actions were not “company policy.”

South Korea is known for its obsession with plastic surgery, as one in five women undergo cosmetic procedures to improve their looks. A recent feature on ABC News examined this trend, following two young Asian women who have undergone several surgeries.

John Balyo, former radio host on a popular Christian music station, was arrested earlier this week on charges of sexual misconduct with minors. Now, he has admitted to engaging in sexual activity with a 12 year old boy and is being held without bail and facing life in prison.

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement encouraging literacy promotion and calling for pediatricians to advise all parents about the many benefits of reading aloud.

Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson is no stranger to controversy, often making headlines for his Biblical worldview concerning homosexuality. Recently, he stated that he simply wants to help "those poor souls" and "turn them to Jesus."

Law enforcement officials rescued 168 child victims of commercial sex trafficking in a nationwide sweep during the past week and arrested 281 alleged pimps, the FBI said Monday. "These are not faraway kids in faraway lands," says the FBI Director. "These are America's children."

Curtis Martin, former running back for the New York Jets and hall of famer, recently opened about the Biblical significance of his jersey number, 28.

A story about a badly disfigured little girl being asked to leave a Kentucky Fried Chicken because her scars were allegedly disturbing other customers is a hoax, an unnamed source has told the Laurel Leader-Call in Laurel, Miss.

John Balyo of the popular Christian radio station WCSG based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was arrested last Friday for attempting to pay someone to have sex with minors. The radio station, which is affiliated with Cornerstone University, is asking for prayer for the victims and their families.

Popular theologian and author John Piper recently explained why he will marry a heterosexual couple who are living in sexual sin but will never marry a homosexual couple.

Francis Chan, author of "Crazy Love," recently revealed why he is passionate about prison ministry and why he believes the poor and lowly will be the next great church leaders.

North Korea says Hollywood comedy about assassination of Kim Jong-un 'shows the desperation of the US government and American society' Kim Myong-chol, a spokesperson for his regime in Pyongyang, says President Obama should be concerned that the U.S. military may try to kill him as well.

Missionaries in Indonesia are urging Christians around the world to pray, as five Indonesian immigrants were pronounced dead and 32 declared still missing after a boat carrying them capsized off the Malaysia coast.

Samaritan's Purse, a Christian relief organization led by Franklin Graham, will head to a town in Nebraska devastated by two tornadoes. While the mission team plans to help rebuild the community through physical efforts, they also hope to minister spiritually and emotionally to victims of the disaster.

A group of Michigan Republicans who oppose affirmative action recently filed a brief in support of overruling Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage. In response, a coalition of over 200 Black pastors are calling the brief "racist," saying it is discriminatory to oppose affirmation action for Blacks, yet fight for special preferences for homosexuals.

ESPN writer and Texas Christian University alum Richard Durrett passed away on Tuesday at the age of 38. The popular sports writer was known for his passion for family and Christ.

Tim Lambesis, who was recently sentenced to six years in prison for attempted murder, recently revealed that although and members of his band "As I Lay Dying" became atheists, they continued to claim Christianity for fear of losing their strong Christian fan base.

A new documentary titled "The New Black" investigates homophobia within the African-American church and how the Christian right has capitalized on this phenomenon to "pursue an anti-gay political agenda."

According to a a new poll, many Christian moviegoers feel Hollywood producers distort Biblical accounts and misrepresent Christians in their films. However, the survey also found that more Christians have a favorable impression of Hollywood than unfavorable due to the many faith-based films released this year.

Father Robert Barron, President of Mundelein Seminary says popular talk show host Bill Maher does not understand the Bible or true Christian faith. Barron's comments were made in response to Maher's assertions that God is a "psychotic mass murderer" who "kills babies."

Former first lady Hillary Clinton recently stated called the Bible her "greatest influence" and significantly shaped who she is today. However, many question Clinton's claims due to her pro-gay, pro-choice political views.

In the effort to spread Shariah law throughout Nigeria, terrorist group Boko Haram is now targeting Christian missionaries translating the Bible in the region. President of Wycliffe Associates Bruce Smith urges Christians around the world to pray for those serving the Lord in Nigeria, as many of them have been emotionally and physically devastated by the Boko Haram insurgency.

Mega church pastor Joel Osteen defends his refusal to discuss "hot button issues" like homosexuality from the pulpit, saying "this is just who I am." Osteen is one of the most influential speakers of today, with his recent "Night of Hope" event attended by over 50, 000 people.

The international soccer star known as Kaká is one of the greatest players of his time. Now, in an "I Am Second video" released right before the 2014 World Cup kicked off, Kaká shares how his passion for soccer comes second to his love for the Lord.

The Brazilian Catholic Church is outraged after an Italian broadcasting company digitally placed "blasphemous" soccer jerseys on the nation's iconic "Christ the Redeemer" statue. Although the commercial has since been removed, the church plans to sue the company for $5.4 million.