Author: Erick Neuman
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. and how it got there is an interesting story. Author Tom McMillan details that story in his new book, Our Flag Was Still There: The Star Spangled Banner That Survived the British and 200 years – and the Armistead Family Who Saved It. “The song, written in 1814 by Francis…
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 share their expertise. Now, another delegation of Israeli fire experts are in L.A., showcasing innovative wildfire detection and prevention technologies. The visit included a demonstration at Fire Station 69, which included residents still bearing the scars of past fires. “When you’ve lived through the Palisades or Eaton fires, it’s something…
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 comes after the department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened a Title IX investigation into UPenn for awarding Lia Thomas, who previously competed as a male swimmer, a roster spot on the Women’s Swimming and Diving Team, according to a Department of Education press release. Thomas was the first openly…
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 and her husband didn’t have a personal relationship with God. WANT MORE MIRACLE STORIES? STREAM CBN’S NEW FILM, “INVESTIGATING THE SUPERNATURAL: MIRACLES” “Beginning my practice in medicine … I saw so many things — acute cases, tragedies, accidents — that I didn’t have a solution for,” she said. “As a…
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 to death Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in Latah County, Idaho, on November 13, 2022. During the courtroom procedure, Kohberger smiled briefly at his attorney, then answered several questions posed by the judge with one word, “yes,” and said little else. The victims’ loved ones…
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 agnostic skeptical of faith. “I ended up studying engineering and working as an engineer,” he told Jen Lilley and Billy Hallowell on the “Into the Supernatural Podcast.” “So my mind has always worked like that. Like, skeptical — ‘How do you know? Is there any evidence? Why does that make sense?’” Burke…
Modern automobiles are technological marvels offering many options for car buyers. Privacy is not one of them. New cars have become spies on wheels. Automobiles today are giant rolling sensors, from the tires to the entertainment system, tracking not only your driving habits but recording personal information about you, completely unrelated to driving. Experts call them a “privacy nightmare.” New cars can collect more data about you than anything else you own, including your cell phone, and for good reason. Driver data has been valued at $400 billion. “The saying in Silicon Valley is, ‘If you’re not paying for the…
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 with the help of a troupe of reenactors, historians, and storytellers. “Jefferson was a pre-Romantic, Romantic writer; his writing of the Declaration of Independence—my God, that thing is full of hope, isn’t it?” said Kurt Smith, who has spent the last decade portraying Thomas Jefferson in Colonial Williamsburg. “But let’s…
When Elon Musk purchased Twitter in 2022, he claimed that battling the proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the platform was a top priority. Then, last year, he said X does more to fight child exploitation “than any other platform by far.” But it doesn’t seem the facts back him up. In fact, it appears the opposite is true. Haley McNamara, senior vice president of strategic initiatives and programs at the National Center of Sexual Exploitation, told CBN News the spread of illicit content on X is “worse potentially than ever before.” Her comments follow a bombshell NBC News report detailing the rise in seemingly automated…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Nearly 96% of deaf individuals in the U.S. are not connected to a church, but one Texas congregation is working to change that. For the first time in San Antonio, Community Bible Church is launching a deaf-led worship service in American Sign Language (ASL), providing a new way for thousands to experience faith in their heart language. Pastor Ed Newton, lead pastor at Community Bible Church, says deaf people are the third most unreached people group in the world. There are more than 78,000 deaf people in San Antonio — and until now, not a single…