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This month, dozens of Christians shared the Gospel with tourists and locals in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico. What happened there is amazing.

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Officials in London are investigating a likely antisemitic attack after four ambulances were set on fire, resulting in a powerful blast outside a London synagogue.

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On Iran's border with Iraq, battle-hardened fighters are ready to join the conflict against the Iranian regime. Kurdish fighters who helped the U.S. in the battle with ISIS are prepared to act if the conflict spreads. 

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Houston, we have divine providence. Worship leader Brooke Ligertwood, known for songs like “A Thousand Hallelujahs” and “Bless God,” opened up on social media Sunday about an incredible encounter she had...

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When President Trump's Director of Counterterrorism quit this week over the Iran war, he wrote in his resignation letter, "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." But since the 1979 U.S. embassy takeover in Tehran, Iran has engaged in a non-stop campaign of asymmetric warfare against the U.S. Iran and its proxies have attacked, kidnapped, and killed Americans some 45 times since the Iranian revolution.

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European Union leaders are meeting to tackle soaring oil and gas prices driven by the war in the Middle East. Thursday’s summit puts energy security and fears of a new refugee crisis near the top of the agenda. Many leaders are still resisting U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls to send military assets to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. 

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Each Sunday, Pastor Nozomi Nishimura delivers sermons to the congregation at the Jesus Family Church in Tokyo. But he doesn't always share the good news from behind a pulpit. At evangelistic festivals, he's also happy to dress up as the cartoon character, Pikachu, to draw attention as he shares the gospel.

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Cuba's crumbling power grid has plunged the island into a deepening energy and economic crisis. On Monday, a nationwide blackout thrust nearly 11 million Cubans into darkness, compounding years of hardship. After 67 years of communist rule, many Cubans are now desperate for change.

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A doctor is continuing to sound the alarm on the dangers of marijuana, noting new research is dismantling claims from proponents arguing weed is safe and legality has been a positive move.

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Joshua Broome is on a mission to inspire men to pursue their true identities.

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Are angels and demons real, and do they influence the world today? Those questions and more are the focus of CBN's latest documentary, "Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons" with CBN News investigative journalist Billy Hallowell. 

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The U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing four of its six crew members. 

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An Iranian Christian who was shot for standing up to his oppressors is still in the fight. He now lives in Armenia, where he and other Iranian believers hope to return home once the Islamic regime falls. Their mission: to bring faith, hope, and a message of change to their people. 

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“I don’t know how you could hear my story and my testimony and not believe that there is a God.”

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Jenn's journey didn't begin in a candlelit basement surrounded by occult symbols or dark ritual circles. It began at 13 years old at what felt like a harmless tarot card party, and the kind of curiosity that naturally fills a teenager who wants to know more about herself and her future.

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An ex-LGBT activist in Malta who reportedly faced potential prison time after sharing his testimony of leaving behind a gay lifestyle to follow Christ has won his years-long court battle.

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Franklin Graham preached the gospel to 90,000 people in Lima, Peru, over the weekend, and thousands made commitments to give their lives to Jesus Christ as a result.

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Churches and humanitarian groups in Armenia are getting ready for the possibility of thousands of Iranian refugees crossing the border. CBN's Operation Blessing, along with Armenian and Iranian Christians, is preparing to help anyone fleeing the violence.

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Formerly murderous militants in Nigeria are being transformed into spiritual warriors for Jesus Christ. And Christian widows whose husbands are victims of genocide in that African nation are also experiencing a powerful work of healing. Youth With A Mission (YWAM) reports God is taking what the devil intended for evil and turning it for good. 

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The imprisonment of South Korean Pastor Hyun-bo Son has sparked widespread controversy since September. It marked the first time in 78 years that South Korea arrested a pastor for speaking out against the government. Although released on probation, the case has drawn concern for potential erosion of religious freedom in the country.

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With the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the country faces a power vacuum. Iran's leaders are currently scrambling to seize control, and one specific cleric vying for power could spell serious danger for Christians there. 

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The Christian nation of Armenia is preparing for a new flood of refugees from its border with Iran. Iranians began crossing the border after last June's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, and CBN's Operation Blessing has been at work giving them physical relief and sharing God's love. 

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A mine collapse at Congo’s key Rubaya coltan site kills large numbers of miners, and officials and rebels sharply dispute the death toll. Congolese mining authorities say the collapse happened on Tuesday and left at least 200 dead. 

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SEOUL, South Korea—At the break of dawn, thousands inside the Myungsung Presbyterian Church cry out in unison "Ju-yeo! Ju-yeo! Ju-yeo!"  or "Lord! Lord! Lord," followed by a chorus of prayers. 

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The remarkable blood moon that filled the skies with its rusty hues on March 3 has come and gone. The lunar eclipse fell directly on the Jewish holy day of Purim. Here are some photos of the blood moon from around the world.  

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As a child, Goldie Ghamari had to flee oppression in Iran with her family. Today, she's a human rights activist who has been calling for international action for years against the abuses of the Islamic regime in Tehran. Now she says, "The regime is done, all that matters is how fast it falls." 

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When you look at what's been happening in the Middle East the past few years, or even the past few decades, it's hard to ignore the fact that these are momentous times we're living in. Now the U.S.-Israel war against a nuclear death cult, also known as the Islamic regime of Iran, has taken it to a whole new level.

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CBN can now reveal that, for more than 20 years, CBN has been sharing the Gospel with the people of Iran by satellite TV broadcasts, webcasts, and phone centers through a ministry we call Heart4Iran.

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Iranians throughout the region are celebrating, including a community of Christian refugees here in neighboring Armenia. That's where CBN's Operation Blessing is getting ready to provide food, shelter and other aid to refugees fleeing Iran.

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Three American fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire Monday during an Iranian air assault, the U.S. military said.

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Israel Preemptively Striked Iran Saturday morning. 

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It sounds like something right out of the Bible. Massive swarms of locusts have been flying across the Sahara Desert before moving on to other locations like the Spanish tourist destination, the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa.

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The 2022 invasion of Ukraine was supposed to be what Russians call 'a small, victorious war.'  Four years later, Russia has suffered the highest casualty rate of any major power in any war since World War II.  An estimated 1.2 million dead and wounded, twice the casualty rate of Ukraine. 

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Exiled from Iran and accused of spying, an American pastor says the nation is at a potentially positive crossroads as the Islamic regime faces pressure from its people and world leaders opposed to the hardline religious government.

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A former Canadian school board trustee — an outspoken Christian — is facing nearly $1 million in fines for expressing on social media his belief that there are only two sexes, male and female.

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Tensions between the United States and Iran are reaching a boiling point as nuclear talks stall and the Iranian regime continues a brutal crackdown on its own people. CBN News visited Armenia, where Iranian refugees are sharing their stories.

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Nigeria's First Lady, who's also an ordained Pentecostal pastor in Nigeria's largest church, recently embarked on a charm offensive to bolster ties with the U.S. and push back against considerable claims that Christians are being systematically exterminated.

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Nigeria's First Lady, who's also an ordained Pentecostal pastor in Nigeria's largest church, recently embarked on a charm offensive to bolster ties with the U.S. and push back against considerable claims that Christians are being systematically exterminated.

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In Orlando, Florida, this weekend, family, friends and fans of Ron Kenoly gathered to pay respects to his legacy. The beloved worship leader who took his songs of praise to more than 120 countries around the world passed away February 4th. 

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School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army’s killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” and the violence it spurred. P

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A Polish ski jumper gave thanks to God for his Olympic medals by laying them on a church altar. Kacper Tomasiak is the first ski jumper from Poland to ever win three medals in the same Olympic Games.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of this year's Lent season.  During Lent, many Christians observe spiritual practices like fasting, prayers, and other means to draw closer to God.

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Franklin Graham preached the Gospel this weekend at the world's southernmost city, and hundreds of souls placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior.

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Across Eastern Europe, young people continue to leave their hometowns in search of stability, opportunity, and hope. But in one small village outside Chișinău, a young couple made a different choice, and their decision is transforming an entire community.

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A new survey found that just 31 percent of Protestant churchgoers in America read the Bible daily.

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After struggling with addiction and abuse, author Arman Kaymakcian is now living a redeemed life.

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More than 5,000 leaders from the World Evangelical Alliance gathered recently in Seoul, South Korea, to celebrate spreading the Gospel. They also renewed the commitment to reach every corner of the world, hoping to accomplish the vision of "The Gospel for Everyone by 2033." 

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The U.S. is planning to send 200 American troops to help fight terrorism in Nigeria, according to a new report.

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A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday.  

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This month marks four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Casualties are on track to exceed two million this year, two-thirds of them from Russia.

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As Christians ponder whether America is experiencing revival, apologist Frank Turek is digging a bit deeper, noting it’s essential people don’t just get “spiritual renewal but [that] they become disciples.”

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Nearly 2,000 young people either gave their lives to Jesus or made renewed commitments of faith at a large-scale evangelistic crusade in London last week, confirming what recent data already suggested: revival is here, and the UK Church must decide how to respond. 

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Authorities with the Paris cybercrime unit raided the offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into suspected criminal activity linked to his AI tool, Grok, including unlawful data extraction as well as the generation and possession of child pornography.

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Armed extremists killed 162 people during attacks on two villages in western Nigeria, a lawmaker said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months.

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A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours in cold and choppy waters to save his mother and two younger siblings who had been swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia.

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After spending five months in prison, a South Korean pastor is finally free.  Last September, authorities imprisoned Pastor Hyun-Bo Son on charges of violating election laws. 

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After spending five months in prison, a South Korean pastor is finally free.  Last September, authorities imprisoned Pastor Hyun-Bo Son on charges of violating election laws. 

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Jewish businesses under siege by mobs, Jews attacked in the streets and forced to meet in secret or under tight security, Jews banned from attending soccer matches. This isn't Nazi Germany; it only reminds some people of Nazi Germany. It's Great Britain, once a haven for Jews, and not anymore. 

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A persecution watchdog group is sounding the alarm about the growing Christian persecution in India, pointing to a disturbing new report of violent destruction aimed at the homes of Christians. 

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Video shows Chinese special forces conducting a so-called "decapitation drill" only days after the U.S. forces arrested Venezuela's Nicholas Maduro.  It was Beijing's message to Washington that it can do the same thing against Taiwan.

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A Protestant pastor in Mexico was detained and ultimately exiled by his uncle from his community in the state of Oaxaca after refusing to kneel and pray to a Roman Catholic saint during a local festival in mid-January.

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We look at the streets of Iran and see a valley of decision that concerns us all as Christians. For months, we have watched in awe alongside the rest of the world as ordinary citizens—students, professionals, mothers, and fathers—have stood before the machinery of a brutal regime with nothing but their voices and their yearning for basic human dignity.

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The world is experiencing a very fascinating resurgence in belief among Gen Z and Millennials, and filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis, a former atheist-turned-believer, has a new project to help further foster this dynamic.

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While debate worldwide over the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro remains mixed, for many Venezuelans forced to leave their country under his rule, it's nothing short of a miracle. 

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President Trump is moving ahead with a deal to gain more access to Greenland. He announced that he's dropping his plan for new tariffs because he has agreed a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security with the head of NATO, but the details are still being worked out.

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A powerful wave of spiritual revival is sweeping across the Philippines as thousands were touched by the Spirit of God during a two-day crusade hosted by the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) and led by global Evangelist Jonathan S. Ferriol.

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President Trump is meeting with NATO allies in Switzerland today. His vow to take Greenland from Denmark — by force if necessary — has shaken the alliance, sparking outrage here in Denmark, one of America's closest NATO allies.

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Gunmen abducted more than 150 worshippers in simultaneous attacks on three separate churches in northwest Nigeria.

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Lily Meschi, director of Iran Alive Ministries, said protests raging in Iran are “not surprising,” as such events unfold there “every couple of years.”

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A new report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reveals the highest number of countries persecuting Christians in recorded history, with faith communities facing imprisonment, violence and even death simply for practicing their beliefs.

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A Christian YouTuber in Egypt has been sentenced to five years of hard labor for defending Christianity online, according to a Washington D.C.-based non-profit. 

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Across Latin America, the political ground is still shifting after the U.S. removed Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, and people in that country are watching closely to see whether real change will follow. Meanwhile, in neighboring Colombia, tensions briefly flared after President Trump publicly confronted Colombia's leftist president.

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“Do you want to meet the Michael Jordan of Bible translation?”

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Political prisoners are being released from jails in Venezuela and Nicaragua, following the dramatic nighttime raid that captured dictator Nicolás Maduro. Pressures from the Trump administration are shifting the political climate in these nations and giving hope to the millions oppressed by their regimes. 

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There is growing evidence of a spiritual shift taking place in the UK. As reports spread of young people flocking to churches in search of healing, freedom, and deliverance, new research now reveals that Bible sales in the region have reached their highest point since 2008. 

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Iranian demonstrators' ability to get details of bloody nationwide protests out to the world has been given a strong boost, with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service dropping its fees to allow more people to circumvent the Tehran government's strongest attempt ever to prevent information from spilling outside its borders.

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Now in its 17th day, the fight continues by millions of Iranians to overthrow the Islamic Republic of Iran. Protesters are calling out for the West to help, and especially, President Trump.

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Another round of remarkable celestial signs is about to unfold in 2026 on the heels of several blood moons in 2025, which may hold prophetic significance relating to Israel and the Middle East.

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“I don’t know how you could hear my story and my testimony and not believe that there is a God.”

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Artificial intelligence continues to dominate Americans’ lives, with new technologies transforming the way people interact with brands, the internet — and one another.

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As the situation in Venezuela continues to capture international attention, one expert believes the Trump administration’s decision to capture and detain former President Nicolás Maduro could yield positive results.

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If it wasn’t for the intervention of conservative talk radio host Glenn Beck, the start of the new year might have looked very different — and deeply grim — for Canadian Jolene Van Alstine.

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China's crackdown on the underground church movement continues with the recent arrest of nine Christians while hundreds of armed police and special forces surrounded another church, causing members to flee.

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Poisoned land, government opposition and even a police assault against the pastor have not prevented a unique German Church called Wera Forum from becoming the largest in the city of Duisburg. 

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.

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The Trump administration has issued a clear set of demands to Venezuela's new interim government: sever its economic ties with Russia, China, and Iran, and agree to work only with the U.S. on oil production.

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For decades, Congress and experts have documented the Islamic terrorist group Hezbollah's involvement in Latin America in terms of money laundering, training camps, and smuggling operations.

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The United States will no longer allow its adversaries to use the Western Hemisphere as their base of operations. That's the Trump administration's message to the United Nations after the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

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Four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war continues with little to no progress in peace talks. As those enemies battle, a volunteer army of evangelical churches and thousands of Christian aid workers has assembled to join the nation's rebuilding and humanitarian response.

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Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to appear today in a Manhattan federal courtroom to be charged with narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. His lawyers are expected to argue his arrest was illegal and that as a sovereign head of state, he's immune from prosecution. Legal experts expect that argument to fail.

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The United States has launched a large-scale strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Donald Trump announced the operation on social media early Saturday. 

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The journey of Kent Jones, learning how to speak using the Bible app after being diagnosed with nonverbal autism as a toddler, illustrates the vision of YouVersion: to transform lives one person at a time.

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Support is growing for a South Korean pastor whose imprisonment has raised renewed concerns about religious freedom in the country. His son spoke in Arizona at Turning Point USA's AMFEST, sharing his father's story with thousands of attendees. "Firstly, I would like to thank CBN News for covering my father's news when it was most needed," Chance Son told CBN News.

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