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Matt Chandler of the Village Church in suburban Dallas received a standing ovation after his leave, part of a period of turmoil among evangelical churches.
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Continue readingEngland Gets a Jolt From Its Youngest Player in a Rout of Senegal
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Continue readingWhat We Learned From Week 13 in the N.F.L.
The Eagles’ versatility was on display against the Titans, Daniel Jones ran out of running room against the Commanders, and N.F.L. teams got scoring from surprising places.
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