Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36, China Targets U.S. Classrooms, Hamilton's Kansas Senate Run

Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, August 19, 2026A new report alleges a Chinese Communist Party-linked scholarship program has reached dozens of U.S. schools and universities. Plus, a Colorado Forest Service officer wins the right to keep Sundays for worship, a Texas surrogate who refused an abortion fights for custody, and Vietnam imprisons a Montagnard pastor.0:11 'Heroes' star Hayden Panettiere dead at 361:02 Chinese Communist Party-backed program infiltrating US: report2:01 US Forest Service officer granted exemption from working Sundays3:40 Surrogate who refused abortion fights for custody after baby born4:33 Abortionist settles suit after leaving aborted baby inside woman5:24 Vietnam sentences pastor for undermining 'national unity'6:18 Adam Hamilton touts Evangelical support, shared valuesSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsChinese Communist Party-backed program infiltrating US: report | Politics'Heroes' star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 | EntertainmentUS Forest Service officer granted exemption from working Sundays | U.S.Surrogate who refused abortion fights for custody after baby born | U.S.Abortionist settles suit after leaving aborted baby inside woman | U.S.Vietnam sentences pastor for undermining 'national unity' | WorldAdam Hamilton touts Evangelical support, shared values | Politics