A federal appeals court considers whether Texas can enforce its border security law; Hong Kong’s new security law further erodes freedoms; and an American missionary family leaves Haiti. Plus, porcupines on the run in Scotland, Cal Thomas on taking the lead on the abortion issue, and the Thursday morning news

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From Compelled Podcast. Jerry Dugan didn’t believe in God, but facing death on a battlefield, made a last-minute prayer with an unexpected answer. Episode 75 at CompelledPodcast.com

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