CBN General News

• 30+ Christians Beheaded in Mozambique as Radical Islamic Terrorism Runs Rampant in Parts of Africa

  More than 30 Christians have been beheaded at the hands of Islamic State terrorists in Mozambique, according to a report.   

• Democrat in Virginia Race Exposed for Violent Texts About Shooting a Top Republican

  Shockwaves continue in the Virginia Attorney General's race as one candidate is facing pressure to drop out after using language depicting violence against a former Republican lawmaker and his family.

• Forrest Frank and Cory Asbury Propose Faith-Based Super Bowl Halftime Show: 'Blow It Up Huge'

  TikTok sensation and Christian recording artist Forrest Frank and worship leader Cory Asbury are proposing what they've called an "insane idea" of putting on an alternative Super Bowl halftime show.

• Battered, Yet Strong: With Christian, US Support, Israelis Mark 2 Years Since October 7th Atrocities

  Two years after the October 7th, 2023, attacks by Hamas, Israel still lives with the pain and the questions about what comes next. As the Sukkot holiday begins, many are reflecting on how that day changed the nation, and why Christians say their support matters more now than ever.

• 250 US Lawmakers Visit Israel in New Campaign to Combat Declining American Support

  With waning support and weakened public perception, the bond between the United States and Israel is being tested like never before. That faltering image has Israel turning its focus to the state and local level with a new strategy to build support.

• Can States Restrict Free Speech for Therapists? Supreme Court Hears 'Conversion Therapy' Case

  A Colorado legal battle over what's known as conversion therapy has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. In this case, licensed therapist Kaley Chiles argues her freedom of speech is being violated under a state law that bans therapy aimed at reducing or changing same-sex attraction for minors.

• UK Parliament Member Fights for Christian Nurse Suspended for 'Misgendering' Convicted Sex Felon

  A member of the U.K. Parliament is calling for the reinstatement of a Christian nurse who was suspended from her job because she did not use the "correct pronouns" for a convicted pedophile.

• Tauren Wells Goes Behind the Scenes of Viral Prayer for Forrest Frank: ‘I Argued With God’

  In a now-viral clip, Christian recording artist Tauren Wells paused mid-concert to pray for fellow singer-songwriter Forrest Frank. But that moment almost didn’t happen.

• 'This Is Shocking': Pro-Life Advocates Slam FDA Over Approval of New Generic Abortion Drug

  The Food and Drug Administration has quietly approved a generic form of mifepristone, one of the two medications used in most abortions in the U.S., and pro-lifers are sounding an alarm about the dangers of the pill.

• ‘Playing God’: Shocking Research Turns Skin Cells Into Human Eggs

  Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland may have just upended the future of human reproduction.

• Cautious Optimism for Hostages as Trump Warns Hamas of 'Complete Obliteration' if it Clings to Power

  Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are in Cairo today, working through President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and free the hostages. The administration says momentum is building despite major hurdles.

• In Remembrance of October 7: Standing in Solidarity with Israel

  On October 7, 2023, the people of Israel endured their darkest day since the Holocaust. In a coordinated attack, Hamas terrorists crossed into southern Israel, murdering 1,200 civilians, abducting more than 250 hostages, and committing atrocities too horrific to fully describe.

• Bill Maher Condemns Media Silence on Christian Genocide in Nigeria: 'Systematic Killing'

  Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher — an atheist — is sounding the alarm on behalf of Christians.

• 'Like a Second Holocaust': Nova Festival Survivor Shares Miraculous October 7th Story of Escape

  As the war continues in Gaza, nearly 50 Israelis are still hostages, both living and dead, held by Hamas. One survivor of the Nova Music Festival on October 7th, 2023, tells CBN News that even though she's dealing with post-traumatic stress, she believes she's alive for a reason.

• From Tragedy to Triumph: A Message of Hope from October 7

  Two years. Two long years since morning broke on Simchat Torah—the holy day whose name literally means "rejoicing in the Torah." But instead of the sounds of worship and laughter, Israel's skies were filled with sirens and synagogues were filled with sheer terror and endless tears that the country was under attack.

• 'Your Prayers Are Working': Miracles Unfolding After Child Shot in Head During Church Massacre

  A little girl who was shot in the head on August 27 when a transgender gunman attacked Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is experiencing a miraculous recovery.

• Christian Student Muted and Booted from School's Free Speech Time for Sharing His Faith

  A Christian high school student from Arkansas says his First Amendment rights were violated after he was silenced by school officials for speaking about his faith with his classmates. 

• Robert Morris Going to Jail After Pleading Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Charges

  Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris pleaded guilty Thursday to repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl in the 1980s, and he will serve jail time as a result.

• 'Really, Really Orwellian': British Man Arrested at Home in Middle of the Night for Anti-Hamas Tweet

  A British man was arrested for a tweet. What was his crime? He posted a meme on social media with a curse word criticizing Hamas and Islam. 

• UPDATE: Hamas Says It Will Release All Remaining Hostages but...

  Hamas said late on Friday that it has agreed to some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages. But the ceasefire agreement doesn't appear to be a done deal, because the terror group said some elements of the plan require further consultations among Palestinians.