Hurricane Fiona Heads for Turks and Caicos, Electoral Reform & Protests in Iran

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective September 20, 2022      7:00 AM EST Hurricane Fiona is now a Category 3 storm, headed for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The first hurricane of the 2022 season caused heavy flooding in Puerto Rico and carries wind gusts of 115 miles per hour. The strengthening storm is continuing to hit the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico with torrents of rain.  Here's what you need to know. WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  US Representatives Liz Cheney (R-WY)  and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), both members of the Jan. 6 committee, will introduce a bipartisan House electoral reform bill that would change a 135-year-old law governing the electoral vote count to decide presidential elections.   A Texas sheriff announced on Monday he is opening a criminal investigation into the transport of 48 Venezuelan migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week. Meanwhile, churches on the island are stepping up to help the immigrants.    Iranian protesters in the streets of Tehran demand an investigation into the death of a young woman who was allegedly killed by government security forces for wearing clothes that violated the country's dress code. Demonstrations have spread from the capital to other cities in central and western Iran. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. An Israeli biotech company plans to make human embryos to harvest tissue for organ transplants and anti-aging procedures. One ethical scientist says it's a "real call for concern."   2. Pastor Greg Laurie shared a frightening moment from his youth that put him on the path to finding Jesus.   3. Good Samaritans helped rescue a 15-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Hawaii after an Amber Alert was issued. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. In a recent interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, President Joe Biden downplayed the country's record inflation, saying it is " just up an inch, hardly at all."   2. Actor Stelio Savante talked with CBN's Faithwire about his new movie based on a true story about an Armenian woman in Ukraine who was sold into trafficking by Russian gangsters.   3. Arizona Cardinals Bryon Murphy's winning touchdown over the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday night was "iconic," but he says his faith in God is his priority. CBN EXCLUSIVES The world's oldest Christian nation is under assault from its Muslim neighbor. Learn how the war in Ukraine is rekindling an ancient conflict in Eurasia on this week's Christian World News. Alan Dershowitz is known as a defender of notorious newsmakers, including O.J. Simpson and Jeffrey Epstein. But it's another client that caused prominent liberals, friends, and even some family members to reject him: Donald Trump. Gary Lane brings us this story today on The 700 Club. DAILY REFLECTION   2 Corinthians 12:9 "Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me." Read today's devotional!   Would you like Prayer? The CBN Prayer Center is available 24/7. Call (800) 700-7000. STAY CONNECTED!    Breaking News on CBNNews.com   Download the CBN News App Watch the CBN News Channel 24/7 CBN News Email Subscriptions   Become a CBN News Member Reporter Emily Jones curates Quick Start with assistance from three CBN News bureaus. Thank you for waking up with us each morning! Because Truth Matters. Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.