Lent Begins Today with Ash Wednesday - What Does the Bible Say?
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of this year's Lent season. During Lent, many Christians observe spiritual practices like fasting, prayers, and other means to draw closer to God.
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China Biowarfare No Longer 'Far-Off Threat', Biolab Found in US Neighborhood
Late last month, U.S. authorities discovered a Chinese-linked biolab in a quiet American neighborhood. They seized over 1,000 suspicious biological agents from a home in Las Vegas. Experts are warning: covert labs like this could lead to biological warfare, right in our own backyards.
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IDF Brigade on Mt. Hermon: Protecting Israel's Most Unpredictable Border
The northern border of Israel continues to be a complex and dangerous frontier where history, geography, and modern threats collide. CBN News traveled to the front lines, where Israeli soldiers are standing watch.
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Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Icon Who Explored Faith and Redemption, Passes Away at 95
Hollywood screen legend Robert Duvall has passed away at 95 years old. The iconic, Oscar-winning actor and director was known for his versatility, playing numerous tough characters and classic roles, often exploring themes of faith and redemption through film.
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World Evangelical Alliance Aims for the Gospel for Everyone by 2033
More than 5,000 leaders from the World Evangelical Alliance gathered recently in Seoul, South Korea, to celebrate spreading the Gospel. They also renewed the commitment to reach every corner of the world, hoping to accomplish the vision of "The Gospel for Everyone by 2033."
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US Sending 200 Troops to Fight Jihadist Terrorism in Nigeria
The U.S. is planning to send 200 American troops to help fight terrorism in Nigeria, according to a new report.
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Shooter Kills 9 People at School and Nearby Home in Canada
A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday.
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Ukraine Defends Church Law, Says It's About Separation From Moscow – Not Shutting Churches
This month marks four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Casualties are on track to exceed two million this year, two-thirds of them from Russia.
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Are the End Times Near? Frank Turek's Warning, Revelation on Why Second Coming Is 'Veiled'
As Christians ponder whether America is experiencing revival, apologist Frank Turek is digging a bit deeper, noting it’s essential people don’t just get “spiritual renewal but [that] they become disciples.”
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Revival in London: 2,000 Decisions for Jesus as Atlanta Pastor Preaches, UK Christians Mobilize
Nearly 2,000 young people either gave their lives to Jesus or made renewed commitments of faith at a large-scale evangelistic crusade in London last week, confirming what recent data already suggested: revival is here, and the UK Church must decide how to respond.
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Elon Musk's Offices Raided Amid Alleged Criminal Activity on Grok
Authorities with the Paris cybercrime unit raided the offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into suspected criminal activity linked to his AI tool, Grok, including unlawful data extraction as well as the generation and possession of child pornography.
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Islamic State Jihadists Kill 162 People in Attacks on 2 Villages in Nigeria
Armed extremists killed 162 people during attacks on two villages in western Nigeria, a lawmaker said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months.
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13-Year-Old Boy Swims for Hours to Save Mom and Siblings Who Were Swept Out to Sea
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours in cold and choppy waters to save his mother and two younger siblings who had been swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia.
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South Korean Pastor Finally Out of Prison but Convicted of a Crime for Talking Politics
After spending five months in prison, a South Korean pastor is finally free. Last September, authorities imprisoned Pastor Hyun-Bo Son on charges of violating election laws.
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'The Antisemitism Here Is Horrifying': US Might Offer Asylum to British Jews
Jewish businesses under siege by mobs, Jews attacked in the streets and forced to meet in secret or under tight security, Jews banned from attending soccer matches. This isn't Nazi Germany; it only reminds some people of Nazi Germany. It's Great Britain, once a haven for Jews, and not anymore.