Tentative Deal Reached to Avert Railway Strike & Supreme Court Sides With LGBTQ Group

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective September 15, 2022      7:00 AM EST President Joe Biden says a tentative labor agreement has been reached to avert a freight-rail strike that would have sent shockwaves throughout the economy. More than 100,000 railroad workers have threatened to walk off their jobs beginning on Friday over worker pay, health care, and other issues. It's a move that would have sent prices higher amid record inflation and supply chain issues. Here's what you need to know.  WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  The Supreme Court says an orthodox Jewish university in New York must officially recognize an LGBTQ student group, at least for now, while an ongoing legal battle over the matter plays out in lower courts.    Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planeloads of undocumented migrants to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, a sanctuary state, on Wednesday in the latest confrontation between GOP leaders and the Biden administration over illegal immigration.    Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Uzbekistan today for a summit that aims to signal strength and unity against the West.    Representatives from social media giants were in the hot seat Wednesday, facing questions from the Senate Homeland Security Committee over alleged faulty security practices that could threaten national security.  TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. A dad taught his daughter a powerful lesson after finding a stranger's lost wallet.   2. Oberlin College in Ohio has agreed to pay $36.6 million to bakery owners who were falsely accused of racism.   3. A new Pew Research center report projects that Christians will make up less than 50% of the American population by 2070 amid a notable rise in religious "nones." TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. A new report from the Religious Freedom Institute accuses federal authorities of failing to condemn the ongoing wave of attacks on pregnancy centers.   2. This summer marked eight years since ISIS terrorists killed American journalist James Foley. His mother says her faith gave her the strength to endure and even meet one of her son's killers face-to-face.    3. Pastor Greg Laurie shares the transformation of musician Alice Cooper and the moment he "called out to God." CBN EXCLUSIVES Efrem Graham sat down with this year's Dove Award nominees, including recording artists Anne Wilson and Katy Nichole, on a special edition of Studio 5. Human organs are a hot commodity in today's world where people want to live longer, and transplantation has become easier. Known as the "Red Market," this lucrative underground economy is booming. Dale Hurd brings us this story today on The 700 Club. DAILY REFLECTION   Proverbs 24:16 " The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked." 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.