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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that aims at protecting the human rights and autonomy and freedoms of Hong Kong, which sends a message of hope to many pro-democracy protestors in the former British colony handed back to China in 1997, while drawing condemnation from Beijing.

The U.S. government has granted waivers to 872 refugees to allow them entry into the nation this week, despite President Donald Trump's executive order on Friday banning entry of refugees from any country.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday suspended the entire U.S. refugee resettlement program for at least 120 days while tough-vetting rules are established by executive order. Moreover, Trump's order banned all foreign nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States at least for the next 90 days.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday suspending the entire US refugee resettlement program for at least 120 days while "extreme-vetting" rules are established; U.S. religious leaders are urging the new administration to remember to base the new policies on mercy and compassion while ensuring the security of the nation.

A four-hour autopsy was performed on Prince on Friday, but authorities were unable to determine how the music legend died and said the results of the autopsy may take several weeks.

According to U.S. Census, there are an estimated 70.1 million fathers. While mothers are placed in a higher pedestal in today's society, Father's Day is nevertheless the nation's fifth largest card-sending holiday. On this special day to honor your father, dad-in-law, son-in-laws, and granddads, The Gospel Herald has listed out several key Bible verses that may help you jump starting your card writing and gift ideas (listed below).

Taiwanese singer Jay Chou got married to his model girlfriend Hannah Quinlivan on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 17) at Selby Abbey, an 11th century-old church, in northern England. The Christian celebrity couple's wedding was officiated by Rev. Abraham Ku, their pastor from Taipei New Life Church.

Grammy-nominated Christian artist Kari Jobe got a "taste of heaven" at her wedding on Friday, where she got married to her worship colleague and best friend Cody Carnes.

Pastor Mark Driscoll, who submitted his resignation letter last Tuesday to Seattle-based megachurch Mars Hill, the church that he founded 18 years ago, spoke publicly for the first time since he took around two months off from the pulpit on Monday (Oct. 20) at a leadership and worship conference in Dallas, Texas.

American detainee Jeffrey Fowle has been released from North Korea, six months after he was arrested, the State Dept. said Tuesday. Two other Americans, including Korean-American missionary Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller, who have been tried and convicted of crimes are still being held.

The Dallas nurse infected with Ebola expressed gratitude for all the kind messages she's received and is hopeful that she will recover.

Nina Pham, 26, has been identified as the nurse who contracted the Ebola virus and is being treated in Dallas, a close family friend has confirmed to NBC News Monday.

The Duck Commander's family has clarified that the Robertson's family patriarch Phil Robertson is not sick nor hospitalized. The sick grandfather that Sadie had referred to on Dancing With The Stars Season 19 premiere was her mom Korie's dad, John Howard.

The Duck Commander's family has clarified that the Robertson's family patriarch Phil Robertson is not sick nor hospitalized. The sick grandfather that Sadie Robertson had referred to on Dancing With The Stars Season 19 premiere was her mom Korie's dad, John Howard.

David Platt, author of best-selling book "Radical" and "Follow Me" and senior pastor of the Brooks Hill Church in Birmingham, Alabama, has accepted Wednesday the role as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention's mission arm, International Mission Board (IMB), the world's largest missionary sending organization.

August 23 is Jeremy Lin's 26th birthday. This year, he received two notable birthday presents that make a statement of his notoriety as America's first Chinese-American NBA basketball player - a collectible figure of him designed by himself and a wax figure unveiled at the wax museum Madam Tussauds on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.

The parents of U.S. journalist James Wright Foley said Wednesday that they believe he had accepted his fate before ISIL militant beheaded him. As Catholic Christians, they testified of their son's courage and believe that "he was a martyr, a martyr for freedom."

NBA basketball star Jeremy Lin officially signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for a one year term, terminating his three year stint early with the Houston Rockets. The subject of the global phenomenon, known as "Linsanity," expressed disappointment in how his time with the Rockets ended, but chose to trust in God's guidance for his life while leaning on his evangelical Christian faith.

Did you know that there are an estimated 70.1 million fathers across the nation according to a recent U.S. census? While it may seem natural to most that mothers are placed in a higher pedestal than fathers in this society, Father's Day is nevertheless the nation's fifth largest card-sending holiday. For this special day to honor your father, dad-in-law, son-in-laws, and granddads this Father's Day, The Gospel Herald has listed out bible verses that may help you in your card writings and gift ideas (listed below).

Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin released Easter Sunday a short video titled "Jeremy Lin - Day in the Life: Road Trip," in which the team's growing chemistry is evident through the players' interactions - both serious moments before a game and light-hearted moments while traveling to the next away-game.

Evangelical Christian boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said Thursday before his second fight with Timothy Bradley on Saturday that his Christian faith is not "getting in the way" of his fighting style nor has he lost his "killer instinct." Instead, his faith has helped him overcome the distractions in his former life.

Chinese-American NBA player Jeremy Lin continues to maintain his Christian faith as the "foundation of everything" that he strives to be and do on and off the court in light of his recent change in role as the starting point guard for the Houston Rockets.

NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson testified that God's the "most important thing" when asked how has faith influence his career as a basketball player and his endeavors off the court during an interview with The Gospel Herald.

One year after her son's suicide, Kay Warren, wife of pastor Rick Warren, said Friday night she's ready to move on after realizing there are still beauty, meaning and goodness despite the ruins in her life.

Taiwanese student protest leaders who have occupied parliament building have accepted President Ma Ying-jeou's offer to meet for a dialogue about the controversial trade deal with mainland China.