US Missionary Freed from 9 Months in Captivity After White House Prioritized His Rescue
An American missionary who was kidnapped last October has been released.
As CBN News reported, Kevin Rideout was seized in the West African nation of Niger on Oct. 21 by three gunmen.
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Health
As RFK Jr. and Rogan Push to Open Door on Peptides, FDA Advisors Recommend Big Shift
The Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee recommended in July that the FDA allow Americans to have greater access to six peptides despite there being little to no human studies proving they work or are safe.
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Israel
'There's Not a Rift': Huckabee on Trump and Netanyahu, Rising Jew Hatred, and Judeo-Christian Values
This week, like many weeks, has been a tumultuous one in Israel. From reports of a split between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to new security threats against Israel by Hamas and questions over what constitutes the disarming of the terror group, to the virtual collapse of Israel supporters in the Democratic Party. CBN News had the opportunity to sit down with the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. We asked him about a number of topics on Israel's front burner.
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Faith, Preparedness, and Survival: A Former Army Ranger's Message to America
From war zones to disaster areas, veteran CBN News journalist Chuck Holton has spent decades reporting from the front lines. Now he's sharing what those experiences have taught him in his latest book, Red Teams.
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Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Quake in Colombia Leaves 179 Dead, 3,000 Missing
Search and rescue teams are digging through the rubble after a powerful earthquake hit western Colombia. At least 179 people are dead, hundreds are missing, and rescuers are racing to find survivors before it's too late.
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163 Nigerians Rescued After 6 Months in Jihadi Captivity: 'We Saw Death and Suffering'
Security forces have rescued 163 more kidnapped Nigerians from jihadi captivity. The freed hostages, mostly women and children, were among over 300 total kidnap victims recently rescued.
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Christian Persecution is Exploding: New Report Reveals the World's Worst Hotspots
A persecution watchdog is sounding the alarm about the worsening situation for Christians unfolding around the globe.
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Scottish Missionary Killed in Athens: 'She Truly Incarnated the Love and Passion of Jesus'
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of a 38-year-old missionary who was killed in Athens, Greece.
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Operation Blessing Philippines Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Christ-Centered Humanitarian Relief
Operation Blessing Philippines is celebrating three decades of Christ-centered humanitarian work, marking 30 years of bringing hope, healing, and practical assistance to communities affected by disasters, poverty, and crisis both in the Philippines and around the world.
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Brit Millionaire to Fund Legal Defense for Christian Street Preachers, Warns of 'Double Standard'
A British millionaire has pledged to personally fund legal representation for Christian street preachers who face police action, saying he is "outraged and shocked" by arrests and warning that Britain has developed a "double standard" against Christians.
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The Last Mile: Inside the Extraordinary Mission Flying Hope Into Papua New Guinea's Remote Villages
This is one of the most isolated places on Earth. Towering mountain ranges, dense jungles, and deep river valleys have kept entire communities separated from the outside world for thousands of years. In many parts of the country, there are no roads. No highways. No easy way in or out.
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'Invaded': 60,000 Migrants Breach Spanish Border Territory of Ceuta, at least 34 Die in Chaos
An immigrant crisis has rocked Spain after roughly 60,000 migrants flooded into the Spanish city of Ceuta, located in northern Africa on the border with Morocco.
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Manny Pacquiao Challenges Christians at Arise Asia 2026 to Reach 3 Billion Unreached
Four-thousand Christians gathered this week for the Arise Asia 2026 Missions Conference to rally around the goal of reaching three billion people with God's good news.
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Chinese Pastor's Tearful Plea After Gaining Freedom in US: 'Please Do Not Forget the Many Others'
A Christian pastor recently released from a Chinese prison is feeling a mixture of joy and sorrow. Although Ezra Jin Mingri is happy to be reunited with his family in the U.S., he's deeply burdened for the religious prisoners still in China.
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30+ Christians Killed in Nigeria in Latest Attack: 'Every Month, We Bury Our People'
At least 30 Christians were killed in an attack on their village in Kaduna State in Nigeria on Sunday. Truth Nigeria reports the number of killed actually exceeds 60 people, citing multiple attacks.