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Harris in favor of eliminating filibuster to codify abortion rights

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris told an interviewer Tuesday (Sept. 24) that she would be in favor of eliminating the filibuster for votes on abortion-related legislation in the Senate.

Iorg announces reorganization of SBC’s Executive Committee staff leadership

A reorganization of executive level leadership roles at the SBC Executive Committee was announced Tuesday (Sept. 3). The move comes a little less than three months after Jeff Iorg became EC president.

Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are ‘children’

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that frozen embryos are “children” for the purposes of a wrongful death lawsuit.

Howe to serve as EC interim president, CEO

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC) Chairman Philip Robertson announced to EC members Friday, Aug. 18 that Jonathan Howe will take over the role of interim EC president and CEO following the sudden resignation of Willie McLaurin, Aug. 17.

Hawaii death toll climbs to 99; Send Relief plans taking shape

Search and rescue crews have covered only 25 percent of the search area around Lahaina after a devastating fire destroyed the town and claimed at least 99 lives a week ago. Crews are using cadaver dogs to search for human remains. So far, nearly 100 deaths have been confirmed, though only three bodies have been identified.

Three churches deemed ‘not in friendly cooperation’ plan to appeal to SBC

Three churches that were deemed not to be in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention by the SBC Executive Committee at its February meeting will be appealing that decision, it was announced, May 16.

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