CBN General News

• Terror in the Skies: Hijacking Scare on Israel-Bound Flight as Plane Plummets 13,000 Feet

  A possible hijacking of an Israel-bound passenger jet triggered a major security alert across the region. Fly Dubai Flight 1073 was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the aircraft suddenly transmitted "7500," the international emergency code for possible unlawful interference or hijacking.

• 'Effectively Sharia Law': Newsom Signs Law Prioritizing Muslim State Holidays

  California is now officially recognizing two Islamic holidays after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation making Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha official state holidays. Critics argue that recognizing these Muslim holidays puts Islamic traditions on a special tier above Christian and Jewish holidays.

• UniteUS Revival Reaches Miami as Hundreds More Students 'Go All In With Jesus'

  Revival arrived in Miami last night as hundreds of students responded to the Gospel message at the latest UniteUS outreach in Florida.

• Christian College in the Cornfields of Indiana Bucks National Enrollment Trends

  As universities nationwide experience downward enrollment trends, one small Christian college is celebrating its 180th anniversary. Tucked away behind Indiana's cornfields and country roads, something big is happening at Taylor University.

• Iran General Appeals to US Voters as Trump Predicts Regime Soon to Give in Under Pressure

  Iran is facing growing pressure at home and abroad as President Trump predicts that the regime will soon give in. Yet, Tehran is responding with new threats, even appealing directly to American voters.

• The Full Backstory of Jonathan Cahn's Satanic Attack at 30,000 Feet

  Spiritual warfare is real. Just ask author Jonathan Cahn, who says he experienced a satanic attack at 30,000 feet. News of the man who was duct-taped to his airplane seat circulated around the world after the incident on September 3rd. However, what's usually missing from the reports is the backstory.

• Tech Leaders Agree to 'Self-Police' AI – Trump Renames AI 'Super Intelligence'

  Amid new concerns about artificial intelligence, President Trump and industry leaders met at the White House Tuesday and signed an agreement that AI companies will police themselves.  

• Historic Los Angeles Cross and Nativity Will Not Be Torn Down, Appeals Court Rules

  A Christmas nativity and a century-old cross at the center of a historic display in Los Angeles will not be torn down, thanks to a ruling by a federal appeals court.

• Supreme Court Lets Quick Deportations to Third Countries Resume for Now While it Weighs Trump Policy

  The Supreme Court will let President Donald Trump’s administration resume deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal. 

• Former Pastor and ‘American Idol’ Singer Caleb Flynn Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife

  A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” was convicted of murder Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair. 

• 'The Lord Roars from Zion': Christians Representing 70 Nations in Jerusalem for Biblical Feast of Tabernacles

  After nearly three years of war, both airlines and tourists are returning to Israel. In this holiday season of Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, Christians are returning to celebrate.

• Revival Rising: Nearly 900 Baptized at Texas Church in Latest Mass Baptism

  Another U.S. church is reporting a massive baptism event as people are turning to Christ by the thousands across the country. At Lakepointe Church in Texas, 882 people chose to get baptized on September 27 as a declaration of their new life in Jesus Christ.

• UK Frees Air Base Terror Suspects on Bail as Trump Denies 'Hoax' Report on Iran Deal

  Five suspects arrested near a British air base used by American bombers are out on bail, drawing a sharp response from President Trump. The planned attack comes as Washington and Tehran trade messages over a possible nuclear agreement.

• 'Helping the Home Front' Biker Ride Highlights Ministry's Support for 65,000 Military Families

  Biker groups recently assembled on the CBN campus for a one-hour ride to honor military service members and their families. The event was part of CBN's Helping the Home Front ministry and its mission to assist military families who are facing financial hardship.

• From Historic US Revival Site to Jerusalem, Christians Rally for Communion 250: 'Mighty Move of God'

  Christians around the world gathered in 156 locations to take communion at college campuses, state capitols, public parks, and open fields where they worshipped, prayed, and evangelized for up to 50 hours.

• 'Why I Quit the Dems': After 70 Years as a Democrat, Alan Dershowitz Says He's Had Enough

  Democrats have been called a party in crisis mode as they grapple with growing antisemitism within their ranks. It's causing some longtime Democrats, like attorney and Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz, to ditch the party.

• She Tried to Live as a Man Before Detransitioning. Now, Her Story Is Part of a Powerful Podcast

  Author Paul Hastings is on a mission to share powerful stories about "ordinary people" inspired by an "extraordinary God." He had to narrow over 100 stories down to just seven for the book, including everything from people who have been missionaries to cannibal tribes in Papua New Guinea to a mom who was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

• Trump Rejects Iran's Latest Hormuz Plan, Suggests More Talks; Israel Welcomes Christians to Sukkot

  President Trump has rejected Iran's latest Strait of Hormuz proposal and, for now, suggests that talks are likely to resume instead of the war option as the conflict enters its seventh month.

• Millions Recovering After Deadly Nor'easter Batters East Coast, 200,000 Lose Power

  Coastal flooding remains a threat along the eastern seaboard after a powerful nor'easter hit over the weekend. People in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions are still dealing with the strong, slow-moving storm that battered those areas.  

• 5 Men Arrested Near UK Air Base Used by US in Iran War on Suspicion of Preparing a Terrorist Act

   British police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford, an air base used by the United States during its war with Iran, on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism.