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Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting and same-sex marriage : Southern Baptists meeting this week in Dallas will be asked to approve resolutions calling ...
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Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting, same-sex marriage and 'willful childlessness'
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Southern Baptists target porn and ‘willful childlessness’: The proposed resolutions call for laws on gender, marriage and family based on what they say is the ...
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Southern Baptists to meet in Dallas for annual evangelical gathering: Southern Baptists meeting this week in Dallas will be asked to approve resolutions calling ...
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Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting, same-sex marriage and ‘willful childlessness’
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Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting, same-sex marriage, ‘willful childlessness’
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Hispanic Baptists celebrate their faith in Dallas: The First Baptist Church Dallas hosted Celebración Hispana, a space for Spanish speakers to share their faith.
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No Kings protests in Dallas-Fort Worth area to draw thousands : Opponents of President Donald Trump’s policies rally Saturday, June 14 at Dallas City Hall ...
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'No Kings' Protests: Protesters march against the policies of the Trump administration in the Dallas-Fort
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Dallas No Kings protest: Community leaders urge peace, safety: Dallas' community leaders have urged for peaceful demonstrations as protesters prepare to ...
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109 children rescued, 244 arrested in Operation Soteria Shield, exposing widespread child exploitation in North Texas
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‘No Kings’ protests set for Saturday in Dallas and across North Texas. Here’s where
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Texas National Guard on standby for planned protests: Gov. Greg Abbott said in an X post on Tuesday that the Texas National Guard will be deployed to multiple ...
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Texas Deploys Troops Amid Immigration Protest UnrestMore than 7,000 state forces have been mobilized to assist local police with protests sparked by federal immigration raids.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the deployment of over 5,000 National Guard troops and more than 2,000 state police to aid local law enforcement.
- National Guard members were visible at a peaceful protest in downtown San Antonio on Wednesday night.
- Additional demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday in cities including Houston, Austin, and Dallas as part of the national 'No Kings' movement.
- Abbott warned that violent acts or property damage during protests would result in arrests and full legal consequences.
Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles in response to President Donald Trump’s enforcement of immigration law.— Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the protests against immigration enforcement.
‘No Kings’ protests planned for North Texas on Saturday. Here are roads to avoid: City officials with Fort Worth and Arlington say there are no planned road ...
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Dallas rally to show solidarity with LA protesters turns tense as crowd takes to street
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Colin Allred says a 2026 Senate race would be different: Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is considering another run for Senate. The Dallas Democrat said he would ...
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What to know about Abbott's decision to deploy the National Guard: Gov. Greg Abbott has previously deployed the Texas National Guard and DPS troopers during ...
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Southern Baptists voted on a resolution to overturn same-sex marriage. A Louisvillian wrote it
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Southern Baptists Call to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage: The nation’s largest Protestant denomination was motivated by conservative ...
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Southern Baptists Push to Reverse Same-Sex Marriage RulingFollowing the 2022 Roe v. Wade reversal, the denomination aims to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, marking its 10th anniversary this month.
- Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted to seek the reversal of the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision.
- Their effort is inspired by the successful conservative campaign that ended the constitutional abortion right in 2022.
- This marks the first formal vote by the denomination to legally challenge same-sex marriage.
- The resolution also calls for defunding Planned Parenthood and securing parental rights in education and healthcare.
US warns countries not to join French, Saudi UN conference on Palestine: Report: The US is lobbying foreign governments not to attend a UN conference next week ...
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Southern Baptists leave Dallas with bylaws unchanged: A constitutional ban on women pastors and a proposal to abolish a public policy agency accused of ...
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122 Chinese nationals deported in operation led by ICE’s Dallas field office: Some of those aboard the deportation flight were convicted of crimes including ...
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Dallas brothers prepare for lawsuit over White Rock Lake herbicides: Dallas activists are threatening to sue the city for using herbicides at White Rock Lake.
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🔴 Palestinian statehood: France’s Macron says UN conference on two-state solution postponed
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ICE protesters gather in Dallas and Austin as tensions grow in Los Angeles
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Ross Perot Jr. named board chair of U.S. Chamber of Commerce : Dallas-born businessman Ross Perot Jr. is the new chair of the board of directors of the U.S ...
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Remains of Dallas infant found at Louisiana laundry service: Employees at first thought the remains were a doll wrapped in linens, police said.
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TAEBA says tax cuts crucial to 'advanced manufacturing renaissance': A cross-section of energy companies active in the clean energy space are calling on Senator ...
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Dallas ISD could revise equity policy amid anti-DEI bill, Trump orders: As Texas lawmakers and President Donald Trump decry DEI work, the Dallas ISD is proposing ...
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Southern Baptist delegates overwhelmingly back prohibiting same-sex marriage: Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed ...
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Southern Baptists overwhelmingly call for ban on gay marriage: Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed banning same-sex ...
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City attorneys bar Dallas police chief from speaking about immigration: The directive came minutes after Dallas police Chief Daniel Comeaux introduced himself to ...
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Southern Baptist delegates call for reversal of Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
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Dallas officials could pause programs linked with DEI to align with Trump’s executive orders
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Do you make enough money to 'live comfortably' in Texas?: A new report says Americans need more income than ever to live comfortably. Like a lot more.
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Mavericks deny Knicks’ request to interview Jason Kidd: Kidd has led Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance and two Western Conference finals in four seasons.
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T.D. Jakes, Oprah Winfrey chat about AI, faith and Diddy rumors in Dallas: The conversation at the Winspear Opera House was part of the annual Good Soil Forum ...
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Vonlane motor coach launches route between Dallas, The Woodlands: Texas-based luxury motor coach service Vonlane is now offering the opportunity to ride in style ...
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Dallas PD: 2 officers arrested in 2 days on misdemeanor charges: The Dallas police officers are currently on administrative leave pending an Internal Affairs ...
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US warns countries against attending UN summit on Israel-Palestine two-state solution
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Southbound lanes of U.S. 75 closed, traffic diverted as Dallas police investigate accident
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1 arrested at Dallas anti-ICE protest after kicking officer, police say: The protest in Dallas on Monday was one of several demonstrations against ICE nationwide ...
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Dallas FBI arrest 244 offenders in child sexual exploitation operation: The operation targeted offenders accessing and possessing child sexual abuse materials.
dallasnews.com/news/crime/2025/06/10/dallas-fbi-task-force-snares-244-suspects-during-child-sexual-exploitation-sting/

NSW Nationals signal ‘full support’ of coal power and will consider abandoning net zero target
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244 arrests, 109 kids rescued in North Texas child sex crimes investigation: FBI: “By exposing the darkest corners of the internet, this operation has targeted ...
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Govt bears almost half a million ringgit in cost for Tun Mahathir's trip to Nikkei conference
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Southern Baptists endorse overturning gay marriage: The Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday endorsed overturning the 10-year-old Supreme Court decision ...
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Mahmoud Abbas sends letter to Macron outlining steps to end war in Gaza | The Jerusalem Post
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Abbas Urges Disarmament and International PeacekeepersAbbas proposes Hamas disarmament and UN-backed forces in Palestinian territories ahead of upcoming two-state talks.
- Mahmoud Abbas demands Hamas hand over weapons to Palestinian Security Forces to end its rule in Gaza.
- He calls for deployment of Arab and international troops with a UN Security Council mandate to protect Palestinians.
- Abbas aims to finalize a peace deal ending Israeli occupation and resolving all final status issues.
- He confirms plans to hold presidential and legislative elections within a year under international supervision.
Hamas must hand over its weapons and will no longer rule Gaza.— Mahmoud Abbas in a letter to Emmanuel Macron.
High-speed rail could be a boon for Dallas-Fort Worth, report says: A report commissioned by the Dallas City Council last year estimates the Dallas-to-Houston ...
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UK and France abandon plans to recognise Palestinian state at conference: Diplomats say the conference's aims downgraded to establishing a pathway to recognition
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Gavin Newsom's Political Rise: The Biggest Moments: California’s Governor, already considered a 2028 Democratic presidential contender ...
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Newsom’s Bold Stand Energizes Democrats Ahead of 2028The California governor’s speech garnered national attention and positioned him as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
- Gavin Newsom delivered a nationally viewed speech sharply criticizing President Trump and calling for democracy’s defense.
- His address was interpreted as a call for Democrats to unite and challenge Trump’s leadership.
- Top party leaders, including Schumer and Jeffries, publicly backed Newsom’s firm response to Trump’s intimidation tactics.
- Newsom’s activism is enhancing his stature as a leading candidate for the 2028 presidential race.
Democracy is under assault before our eyes. The moment we've feared has arrived.— Gavin Newsom, California Governor, during a speech addressing the challenges facing democracy.
Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: Former PM Chretien: Former prime minister Jean Chretien says dignitaries attending next week's G7 ...
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Trump asks the Supreme Court to neutralize the Convention Against Torture: Trump’s lawyers claim they’ve found a loophole that will allow Trump to ship ...
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Dallas Stars part ways with head coach Pete DeBoer : The Dallas Stars parted ways with coach Pete DeBoer despite three straight trips to the Western Conference ...
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France says Palestinian Authority makes ‘unprecedented commitments’ to reform ahead of conference on statehood
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Tensions flare up between police and demonstrators as immigration protests spread to Dallas
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Southern Baptist Convention panel discusses abuse crisis: To address the problem of abuse, speakers at a Monday Southern Baptist Convention panel urged increased ...
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Southern Baptists to Vote on Effort to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage: Motivated by their success in reversing Roe v. Wade, conservative Christian activists have a ...
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Palestinian ambassador: UK should recognize statehood to help end ‘deadly status quo’
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Western guests including Elon Musk’s father to speak at pro-Putin oligarch’s Moscow forum
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Hepola: A ‘Real Housewife’ marries a Dallas Cowboy at a D-FW mansion: Bravo cameramen! Ashley, Wendy and Stacey in ball gowns! Jassi Rideaux’s North Texas ...
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Tulsa man convicted of groping woman on Southwest Airlines flight to Dallas: William McKelvy is found guilty of abusive sexual contact with passenger on ...
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NUP supporters injured as police raid party headquarters ahead of delegates’ conference
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OpenAI to continue working with Scale AI after Meta deal: OpenAI plans to continue working with Scale AI after rival Meta on Friday agreed to take a 49% stake in ...
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France mulls recognizing Palestinian state to calm Muslim tensions | The Jerusalem Post
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Jennifer Lyell, Southern Baptist Church Sexual Abuse Whistle-Blower, Dies: Jennifer Lyell died at 47 on Saturday. As her denomination started its annual meeting ...
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Crash closes southbound lanes of U.S. 75 in Dallas : It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured.
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OpinionNew poll has a warning about gay marriage in the U.S.: From the Southern Baptist Convention to the Supreme Court, more and more conservatives want to reverse ...
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Don Nelson Rips Mavs While Wearing Special Shoes to Protest Luka Doncic Trade at Finals
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Same-sex couples tying the knot in greater numbers a decade after landmark ruling, new survey says, but worry courts will revoke the right to marry
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North Texas power outages: Thousands in the dark as storms arrive: Thousands of electric customers in North Texas were without power Sunday night as a round of ...
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Over 20 arrested at Trump Tower rally as ICE protests spread across U.S.: Demonstrations against federal immigration raids have spread to more U.S. cities.
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Dallas R&B legend Erykah Badu’s next album to arrive this summer: The Alchemist, who is producing the project, posted a teaser of their music in February.
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Southern Baptists vote to seek repeal of historic same-sex marriage ruling: The Southern Baptist Convention is the nation's largest Protestant denomination and ...
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BINI thanks Blooms in Dallas; drops BINIversus' 3rd epiosode | ABS-CBN Entertainment
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He was at the center of a Supreme Court case that changed gay marriage. Now, he's worried.
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Southern Baptists return to Dallas ready to move on: The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is expecting 18,000 to 20,000 visitors at this year’s Southern ...
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Dallas estimates $178 million needed for police academy: City officials hope to cover the funding gap with nearly $50 million in private fundraising and proceeds ...
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Former NFL player Kelvin Joseph facing charges after crash that killed motorcyclist
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Tom Rafferty, a stalwart on Dallas Cowboys offensive line, dies at 70: Rafferty played in two Super Bowls as a Cowboy, seeing his career bridge generations from ...
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Knicks will reportedly ask Mavericks for permission to interview Jason Kidd to replace Tom Thibodeau
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Amber Alert in Texas for Four-Year-Old Taken by Man: Luciano Gallegos was last seen in Dallas. He was taken by 21-year-old Louis Ricker.
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Monday Flight Delays: ATL, DFW Among These Airports Facing Disruptions: Stormy summer weather is snarling America’s airspace Monday, with thousands of flights ...
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Dallas police arrests 98 fugitives in a month in Operation Justice Trail: Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the initiative began May 1 with a goal to identify ...
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They had been together 28 years. This Pride, they finally got married.: Freddie Lutz, who runs Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, married his longtime partner ...
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28-Year Love Culminates in WorldPride WeddingFreddie Lutz and Johnny Cervantes wed on a Pride float in June 2025, amidst rising LGBTQ+ rights concerns across the U.S.
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- After nearly three decades together, Freddie Lutz and Johnny Cervantes married aboard a float adorned with 1,000 hand-pinned foam flowers during the WorldPride parade.
- The ceremony was officiated by Danica Roem, Virginia’s first openly transgender state senator, in a politically charged atmosphere regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
- Lutz, owner of Freddie’s Beach Bar, realized his long-held ambition to marry on a Pride float, overcoming Cervantes’s initial objections.
- Despite intense heat and a fainting episode, the couple celebrated their legally recognized union with their community following the event.
Even as attacks on LGBTQ rights grow, Pa. community remains hopeful during Pride Month
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