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Melinda Messenger: 'How do breasts have so much power?'

Former glamour model Melinda Messenger reflects on the breast augmentation she had in her 20s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LDy71A

Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league

Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v0XGiE

Behind the seams at Max Mara

Max Mara is the quintessentially Italian fashion brand, but it's run by a former punk from Derbyshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vhADzd

Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OvguyM

Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NY5991

What happened to the boy who chased away the lions?

As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Oufn24

Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M4q3D2

Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uZTZK0

How will the Love Island contestants cash in following the show?

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Islanders as they establish their brand outside the villa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Khw2ms

Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe?

Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mQVoho

Faith-Based Agencies Report Uptick in Interest Directly Linked to Family Separation Crisis

Bethany Christian Services has worked to place unaccompanied immigrant children with foster families for years. But since the news emerged in June about the government separating children from their parents at the border, inquiries into its foster care program have skyrocketed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NXFIEQ

Homeless Man Wearing a Suit and Tie Passes Out Resumes at Intersection, Then This Happens

When a California homeless man stood at a busy intersection holding a sign, he didn't ask for money. Instead, he handed out his resume. He never expected what he got in response.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KblMMf

Kids Return Wallet Filled with $700, Praised for Doing the 'Right Thing'

This is the story of three children who have proved the doubters wrong about the younger generation.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AshJvy

'Salvation Is the Most Important Thing': Fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Continues to Reach People After His Death

A Milwaukee police officer shot and killed in the line of duty last week is being remembered as a great man of faith. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mWroky

Did iTunes 'Shadow Ban' the 'Walk in the Word' Podcast over a Trump Prayer Request?

Pastor James MacDonald of Harvest Church recently encouraged his audience on Facebook to support and pray for President Trump, in response, the ministry says iTunes mysteriously dropped MacDonald's podcast, Walk in the Word, from the Top 200 Chart. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AqR4zk

'God Has Forgiven Me': He Killed Their Kids and Grandkids, But These Families Forgave Him Through Christ

What if several members of your family were killed by the negligence of another driver? Would your faith in God allow you to forgive the driver and even ask the judge to consider the utmost leniency?  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mSsLk5

'It Is Well...with My Soul': How Wynter Pitts' Family Showed a Powerful Christian Response to Death

The family and friends of Wynter Evans Pitts celebrated her life and legacy over the weekend after her sudden, unexpected death last week. Her family has been transparent about the real pain they're feeling after losing Wynter, but they've also offered an amazing testimony to the power of faith in Christ, even in the face of death. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mUJUtz

'We Pray': Lisa Bevere, Havilah Cunnington and Bethel Battle in Faith as Wildfire Swallows Hometown

The devastating wildfire sweeping Northern California has firefighters working nonstop and residents fleeing for safety – but a prominent Christian community there is remaining persistent in prayer.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vfwlbV

California Firefighters Work 48-Hour Shifts to Battle Deadly Blaze

So far, hundreds of homes have been destroyed and tens of thousands were forced to evacuate, with fires claiming six lives so far.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mVqbtE

Chick-fil-A Is Testing a Service That Would Let You Eat Their Food on Sunday

Chick-fil-A never ceases to amaze with their consistently delicious sandwiches and first-rate customer service. But now they are taking things to an entirely new level – they’re working on a new service that will bring its chicken right into your kitchen. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LJL3St

Wynter Evans Pitts' Life Celebrated by Her Family and Friends

The funeral for author, speaker, and blogger Wynter Evans Pitts was held Saturday evening at the Oaks Church in Red Oak, Texas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NUlewP

2 Children, Great-Grandmother Perish in California Wildfire

The death count from a rapidly growing Northern California wildfire rose to five Saturday after two young children and their great-grandmother who had been unaccounted for were confirmed dead. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Lwhchh

'It's So Supernatural': Tennessee Tent Revival Still Going Strong for Nearly Four Months!

The #GreenevilleAwakening spiritual revival in Northeastern Tennessee has been going on for nearly four months, and there are no signs of it slowing down, the evangelist leading the services told CBN News Friday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mOEj85

'She Represents so Many of Us': Christian Singer Plumb Urges Prayer for Demi Lovato after Overdose

Dove Award winning artist Tiffany Lee, who goes by the name Plumb, recently urged her followers on social media to pray for pop icon Demi Lovato. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LqOGO1

A Millennial Disconnect: A Shocking Number of Young People Don't Know What Roe v Wade Is About

You might be surprised to find that many of your fellow Americans don't even know Roe v. Wade is the ruling that legalized abortion.  That suggests many opposing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh almost exclusively on the belief he might overturn the 1973 decision don't really know what they're fighting for. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LYFgWp

Judge Orders Wisconsin to Pay for Gender Reassignment Surgeries

A federal judge has ordered Wisconsin to pay for the gender reassignment surgery for two transgender Medicaid recipients. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JZxIAO

Honoring Wynter Pitts: The Touching Tributes of Her Daughter Alena and Cousin Priscilla Shirer

Priscilla Shirer, daughter of Dr. Tony Evans and cousin to Wynter Pitts who died suddenly this week, is sharing a heartwarming memory of Wynter.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2uUBnuL

Why Would the University of Iowa 'Deregister' 39 Student Groups – and What Does it Mean for Christian Clubs?

The University of Iowa has kicked 39 student clubs off campus after they failed to meet a deadline to include a non-discrimination policy in their governing documents.  The move comes as the university faces off against one of its Christian clubs in federal court over the policy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mHNFCm

'PRAISE THE LORD': Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly Is Cancer Free

Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is cancer free again. He and his family received the great news exactly one week after he gave a powerful speech at the ESPYS. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mNNPIu

'This Is Straight-Up Child Abuse': Parents Raising 'Theybies' Not 'Babies,' Letting Kids Choose Their Gender

Some parents across the country are deliberately keeping their child's sex hidden and are instead raising so-called "theybies" rather than "babies." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2uS4wah

Trump Blasts Twitter 'Shadow Banning' as 'Illegal,' Threatens Action

President Trump threatened social media giant Twitter with an investigation Thursday over the reported "shadow banning" of prominent conservatives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AcceRp

'They Consider This a Very Precious Book': African Tribe Dances for Joy After Receiving Bible in Own Language

The Tembo people are literally dancing for joy after finally receiving the Bible in their native tongue thanks to a 21-year effort  by Wycliffe Bible Translators. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mYgoTr

Canadian Man Becomes a Woman to Save Money on His Car Insurance

A man lies to the Canadian government to become a woman only on paper for cheaper car insurance.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AlAj8o

'Clade X' Simulation Reveals Pandemic Could Wipe Out 900 Million People

Scientists warn that a new pathogen could kill almost 10 percent of the world's population of 7.6 billion people. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2K91uTv

Iraq's Christians Refuse to Return, Afraid 'They Will Again Be Targeted'

Tens of thousands of displaced Christians have returned to their cities and villages in the Iraq's Nineveh Plain, but many still refuse to return to Mosul. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LJEnUy

Feces and Flamethrowers: Migrants Storm Gates of Europe as Muslim Radicalism Spikes 900% in Sweden

The European Union continues to try to force member states to take in the mostly Muslim migrants from Africa and the Middle East, but those who do now face soaring welfare costs, crime and terrorism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2M1OGjG

Erdogan Loudly Rejects Trump Sanction Threat as Turkey Persecutes US Pastor Brunson

Turkey's president says he won't release American Pastor Andrew Brunson, even in the face of economic sanctions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OnZH0t

Bomb in van kills 11 at checkpoint in Philippine south: army

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A bomb exploded in a van and killed 11 people at a military checkpoint in the restive southern Philippines on Tuesday in an attack that officials blamed on militants with ties to the Islamic State group. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ArZDtA

Greek PM meets survivors in fire-stricken town as families mourn dead

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met survivors of a wildfire that killed at least 91 people during his first visit to the town of Mati on Monday, as rescue teams kept recovering bodies and families mourned their dead. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2K9ClZ0

U.S. detects new activity at North Korea factory that built ICBMs: source

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U.S. spy satellites have detected renewed activity at the North Korean factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, in the midst of talks to compel Pyongyang to give up its nuclear arms. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KcitV9

Two Koreas hold military talks as U.S. detects activity at North Korea missile factory

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North and South Korea held military talks to build trust on Tuesday, while the United States detected renewed activity at a North Korean missile factory, casting more suspicion over the North's intentions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vmyClH

China widens vaccine scandal probe, vows tough penalties

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China's drug watchdog published details on Tuesday of an investigation into a second firm found to have made inferior vaccines, after cabinet vowed tough penalties and fines over a vaccine safety scandal that has sparked widespread anger. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NXGykV

Zimbabwe's Chamisa says has done 'exceedingly well' in vote seen as very close

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Zimbabwe's main opposition leader said on Tuesday election results from more than 10,000 polling stations showed his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) had done "exceedingly well" but several observer groups said the contest was too close to call. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LDq4BK

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa: ruling party getting 'extremely positive' information on vote

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Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Tuesday that the ruling party was receiving "extremely positive" information from their representatives, a day after the first election since Robert Mugabe resigned following a bloodless coup. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2v4pSRF

Tajik government blames deadly tourist attack on banned Islamist party

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Tajikistan's government on Tuesday accused a banned Islamist party of being behind an attack on July 29 which killed four tourists. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NWKkek

Cambodia to form new government after election that opposition calls 'farce'

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The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) will form a new government within 60 days, its spokesman said on Tuesday, two days after a general election that critics called neither free nor fair, after the main opposition was disbanded last year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OwZAj5

Malaysia civil aviation chief resigns over MH370 lapses

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The chief of Malaysia's civil aviation authority resigned on Tuesday after an investigation report on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 showed lapses by the air traffic control center in Kuala Lumpur. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LGEbpM

India's Modi and Pakistan's Khan discuss regional peace in post-election call

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Imran Khan on Monday to congratulate him on his party's victory in the Pakistan general election, with both men discussing regional peace. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mW2XDu

Indonesia invites North Korea's Kim Jong Un to Asian Games

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Indonesia has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Jakarta in August following a similar invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2M3BgE1

Japan pledges to cut plutonium stockpile amid growing concern by neighbors

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Japan pledged to reduce its controversial stocks of plutonium, the world's biggest inventory of the highly toxic material held by a non-nuclear armed state, following pressure from the United States, China and other countries. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LKkjl5