A record-setting 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday this year, the most ever recorded for Independence Day. The increase is fueled by strong demand for summer travel, lower gas and airfare prices, and a favorable calendar. With the holiday falling on a Friday, …
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The 4th of July makes us think of our independence and freedoms. And legal battles in recent years over religious liberty in the U.S.A. raise serious questions about the freedom to worship in America. So when our Founders came up with the First Amendment, were they trying to keep the government …
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WASHINGTON – As we celebrate our country’s independence and freedom, there’s perhaps no greater symbol than the American flag, often called the Star Spangled Banner. Today, the original flag, which served as the inspiration for Francis Scott Key and the National Anthem, sits in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. …
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As America celebrates Independence Day, it is important to know why the flag is celebrated and what those colors represent. Betsy Ross – who lived and died on a Philadelphia street not far from where America was founded at Independence Hall – will always be remembered for sewing the first …
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As the costliest wildfire in U.S. history continues to shape life in Los Angeles, Israeli fire prevention experts are working with local officials and residents to help prevent future disasters. In January, wildfires scorched parts of Southern California. During that time, a team of Israeli firefighters arrived to assist and …
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In another settlement victory for the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has agreed to no longer allow transgender-identifying biological men to compete in women’s sports. The U.S. Department of Education announced earlier this week that (UPenn) has entered into a Resolution Agreement to comply with Title IX. This …
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Dr. Pamela Pyle wasn’t a believer when she started her career in medicine, but a series of supernatural events changed that reality. Pyle, author of “Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life’s Final Chapters,” told CBN News she started practicing medicine in 1989 — a time when she …
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In a stunning twist, the man accused of murdering four Idaho college students has pleaded guilty to the crimes, avoiding the death penalty. The plea deal drew mixed reactions from the victims’ families and leaves some unanswered questions. An emotionless Brian Kohberger admitted in a Boise courtroom Wednesday to stabbing …
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John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, wasn’t always a believer in the supernatural. Burke is the author of “Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted,” but he was once an …
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Every Fourth of July, America celebrates the freedoms that our country holds dear, and we honor those who gave their lives to secure our liberty. In Colonial Williamsburg, visitors can relive the spirit of independence that sparked our great nation, as Thomas Jefferson still walks the streets …
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