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For the first time in history, archaeologists will excavate Kiriath Jearim, the Biblical town of Judah where the Ark of the Covenant stayed for 20 years after being returned by the Philistines.

ISIS punished two children who refused to kill civilians by cutting off their hands.

A 22-year-old babysitter became the answer to a family’s prayer when she decided to donate part of her liver to the baby she was taking care of.

A Catholic human rights blogger in Vietnam who was accused of “conducting propaganda” could be facing torture as authorities continue to keep her whereabouts a secret.

California law gives mentally ill patients who are suffering from a terminal sickness the option to die by assisted suicide.

Brain cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in children, taking the place of leukemia, according to a new report.

A mother's post on social media becomes viral and spreads more awareness about childhood cancer. Julie Apicella, whose daughter had cancer, posted a photo on Facebook that not only touched many hearts online but also helped increase awareness about childhood cancer.

Seth MacFarlane throws criticism to Duck Dynasty during his acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards.

Jeremy Lin admitted he felt worn out from the last season, but a vacation with friends recharged his excitement as he begins his off-season training.

Administering a combination of immunotherapy drugs resulted in greater shrinkage of melanoma tumors.

Israel condemns U.N.'s approval of consultative status for Palestinian Return Centre, saying the organization is linked to terror group Hamas.

An American woman was attacked by a lion through the open window of her car while inside Lion Park.

Flight MH370 is still not found after more than a year, prompting authorities to double the search area.

Sun Ho, co-founder of City Harvest Church and wife of senior pastor Kong Hee, took the stand on Tuesday to testify in the case filed against her husband and five other leaders of the church.

Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed Wednesday that they will offer temporary shelter for refugees coming in by boats from Myanmar.

Royal baby Charlotte's charm fails to capture Picture Perfect star Anna Kendrick but continues to captivate the rest of the world.

Iraqi nun Sister Diana urges the U.S. government to help Christians displaced from the Nineveh Plain to go back home and rebuild their lives.

ISIS forces captive children out of their childhood by training them to serve as soldiers and even teaching mentally challenged boys to become suicide bombers.

The Senate has passed a resolution demanding Iran to release Pastor Saeed Abedini and three other Americans presently imprisoned in Iran.

The influence of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tim Tebow has permeated the Alabama school system as the "Tim Tebow Bill" was approved by the House of Representatives last week.

Yves Rossy, popularly known as "Jetman," flew the skies of Dubai Monday, not on a plane or a helicopter but with a jetpack strapped to his back.

Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, dismissed criticisms over a diabetes cure he had previously endorsed in an infomercial.

Bethany Hamilton, the inspiring character behind the movie Soul Surfer, has decided to stay away from the waves temporarily as she nears the final trimester of her pregnancy.

In April 13, 2015, convicted murderer Jodi Arias was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the killing of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander.

Joanna Venditti was in for a surprise when her blog post "What Having Four Kids (Including Twins) Has Done To My Body And My Confidence" became viral and attracted both positive and negative comments on the Internet.