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A woman and her daughter were killed when a gunman entered their church and began shooting. Beverly Gumm, 72, and her daughter, Star Rutherford, 32, were preparing the lunch at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, KY when 40-year-old Guy House entered the church fellowship hall to look for one of Star’s sisters, who is…

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A devastating overnight fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, has claimed the lives of at least nine residents and left dozens injured, officials confirmed Monday. The blaze broke out Sunday night at the Gabriel House assisted living facility, a home to nearly 70 elderly and vulnerable individuals. Calls for help began…

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As Texans grapple with heartbreak after catastrophic floods claimed at least 82 lives across Central Texas, including 28 children, the White House Faith Office is urging the nation to turn to prayer and hold onto hope. In a statement Sunday, the Faith Office quoted Psalm 34:18, reminding Americans, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted…

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What was meant to be a summer of laughter, horseback rides, and quiet Bible moments along the Guadalupe River has turned into a devastating nightmare for families across the nation. As floodwaters recede, heartbreak remains at Camp Mystic, a cherished Christian girls’ camp in Hunt, Texas, where 11 campers are still missing following catastrophic flash…

Tarrance Family | Inset: Turks and Caicos Royal Police Force
What was meant to be a relaxing vacation turned into a nightmare when Brian Tarrence, 51, mysteriously vanished while on a romantic getaway with his wife in Turks and Caicos. Brian, who recently moved from Monroe, New York, to Manhattan, had arrived with his wife on June 22, planning a peaceful week of sunshine, boat…

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A Florida man is praising God after a cross necklace gifted by his father helped save his life when he was accidentally shot in the chest. Aiden Perry, 20, was just feet away from a friend who was showing off a .40-caliber pistol on June 7 when the firearm accidentally discharged. In an instant, Aiden…

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A grieving mother is opening up with love and courage after the devastating loss of her three precious daughters. Whitney Decker gave her first public remarks at a memorial service held at Rocky Reach Park in Wenatchee, Washington, honoring the lives of her daughters—Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5—who were allegedly murdered by their…

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A Texas pastor’s son who had just graduated from high school died in a tragic fall while visiting Olympic National Park in Washington state. The family, heartbroken by the loss, is choosing to honor his legacy by living as he did—fully and joyfully. Grant Herridge, 18, was on a post-graduation adventure to explore seven national…

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Dakota Briley, a surfer on the Northern Shore of Oahu, is “fighting for his life” according to his family after being hit by a car on the Kamehameha Highway on June 14 while loading surf board into the back of a vehicle. After being hit, he wound up pinned between two other cars. Briley, 20,…

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A Father’s Day celebration in Florida turned into a heartbreaking tragedy when 33-year-old Antwon Wilson gave his life to save his daughters from drowning. Wilson was with his family at the beach near the B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale Sunday evening when he saw his two young daughters caught in rough waters. Without thinking…
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