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Pathologizing masculinity
Pathologizing masculinity

The American Psychological Association diagnoses men as the problem

Church raising money to help workers affected by US government shutdown

As the partial federal government shutdown moves toward a fourth week, a historic church in Memphis, Tennessee, has stepped in to help their affected members weather an uncertain period of missed paychecks.

Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'
Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'

Welsh-born actor Bale portrayed former US vice president Dick Cheney in the film Vice, saying in his speech: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'

Christian baker allowed to proceed with lawsuit against Colorado state
Christian baker allowed to proceed with lawsuit against Colorado state

A federal judge ruled Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips could continue with his lawsuit against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission over claims of religious discrimination

Fund Trump's wall, Hispanic evangelical leader tells Democrats
Fund Trump's wall, Hispanic evangelical leader tells Democrats

Parts of the US government have been shut down in an impasse over funding the wall, a key Trump campaign promise.

In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment
In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment

'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'

Christian Bale thanks Satan for his Golden Globes win
Christian Bale thanks Satan for his Golden Globes win

Evidently spoofing actors who thank God for their wins, Bale said: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'

Trump's transgender military ban finds support in federal appeals court
Trump's transgender military ban finds support in federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's restrictions on transgender people serving in the military can stand for now.

Five children killed in horrific church van crash on way to Disney World
Five children killed in horrific church van crash on way to Disney World

Five children were among the seven victims of a horrific crash involving their church van as they were making their way to Disney World in Orlando, Florida on Thursday.

Pope tells US bishops to rethink their approach to sex abuse scandal

The bishops are meeting for a spiritual retreat directed by the Preacher to the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa.

The US churches sheltering migrants from deportation
The US churches sheltering migrants from deportation

'Under Donald Trump's administration, I received an ankle bracelet ... It hurts my soul because I'm not a criminal.'

Samaritan's Purse to open Ebola treatment centre in DRC
Samaritan's Purse to open Ebola treatment centre in DRC

Now in its seventh month, the outbreak has been described as the second worst ever.

Blame game: Democrats, Trump in shutdown standoff

Passage of the bill by the new Democratic majority was expected to occur shortly after Nancy Pelosi is elected speaker of the House.

New York's third gender birth certificates come into effect
New York's third gender birth certificates come into effect

New York City residents who do not identify as male or female can now opt for a third gender on their birth certificates.

Romney blasts Trump in stinging editorial: President has 'not risen to the mantle of his office'
Romney blasts Trump in stinging editorial: President has 'not risen to the mantle of his office'

Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential candidate, has launched an excoriating attack on President Donald Trump in an opinion piece for the Washington Post.

Kids in YouTube video told abortion is God's plan and no different from a 'crappy dentist appointment'
Kids in YouTube video told abortion is God's plan and no different from a 'crappy dentist appointment'

'It was like a crappy dentist appointment or something. It was just like, blah — a body thing that was kind of uncomfortable but then it was over and I felt really just grateful that I wasn't pregnant anymore,' Amelia Bonow told the kids in a YouTube video