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Eagles star center Jason Kelce, one of the key leaders for a team that’s made six postseason appearances and two Super Bowl trips over the past seven seasons, recently announced his retirement in a tear-filled speech, closing the book on a Hall of Fame career. Kelce, wearing a sleeveless Eagles T-shirt, said during a 45-minute…

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In a recent interview, director Mike Mitchell discussed his latest project, “Kung Fu Panda 4,” his history in animation and love for family films. Known for his work in both animation (“Trolls,” “Shrek Forever After”) and live-action (“Surviving Christmas,” “Sky High”), Mitchell was enthusiastic about the bear-based franchise and its ability to resonate with audiences…

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A Christian teenager who auditioned for “American Idol” recently advanced in the competition after singing a powerful song about sin, God, and truth. Jennifer Jeffries, a 17-year-old senior in high school from Starkville, Mississippi, is the youngest of nine children. She appeared on the reality singing competition, performing an original song called “Change My Ways.”…

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A “Saturday Night Live” skit told the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and featured a Bible verse, leaving one former cast member to wonder if this is the first time the popular sketch comedy show has shared the “Gospel” message. An over 4-minute skit called “Church on Vacation” recently aired on…

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