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Top headlines for Wednesday, July 8, 2026

A California pastor is convicted in a domestic violence case, Maine’s tuition ruling forces Christian schools to follow LGBT policies, a new poll shows younger Republicans growing more critical of Israel, and Nigeria reels after eight Christian ministry leaders are abducted.

0:11 Ray Montgomery convicted of domestic violence assault
1:03 Christian schools must follow LGBT policies for tuition program
1:59 Generational divide emerging in GOP over Israel, Netanyahu: poll
2:56 Police officer testifies in Charlie Kirk murder case
4:35 Pastor of church on brink of closure finds stash of gold coins
5:23 Christian campus group leaders missing in Nigeria
6:18 6 faith-based, family-friendly movies to watch this summer

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• Ray Montgomery convicted of domestic violence assault | U.S.
• Christian schools must follow LGBT policies for tuition program | Education
• Generational divide emerging in GOP over Israel, Netanyahu: poll | World
• Police officer testifies in Charlie Kirk murder case | U.S.
• Pastor of church on brink of closure finds stash of gold coins | Church & Ministries
• Christian campus group leaders missing in Nigeria | World
• 6 faith-based, family-friendly movies to watch this summer | Entertainment