Narnia Prequel Trailer, Talarico Returns to Campaign Trail, Pro-Life Teacher Sues for Being Fired

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Greta Gerwig unveils her Narnia prequel trailer, inspired by her lifelong bond with C.S. Lewis’ work, featuring Aslan voiced by a woman and a haunting Led Zeppelin score. Meanwhile, Pepperdine University releases a new faith statement affirming its Christian mission. In Texas, Senate candidate James Talarico returns after a flu-related absence amid online misinformation. A Protestant pastor remains jailed in Cuba for organizing a prayer gathering, drawing international condemnation. In the UK, a teacher sues her school over firing for stating her pro-life faith in class. And Katie Zacharia begins her role as White House press secretary, pledging loyalty to President Trump.

00:11 Greta Gerwig unveils 'Narnia' trailer, reflects on Lewis' faith 
01:26 Pepperdine University clarifies beliefs that shape its identity 
02:25 Talarico returns to campaign trail after flu bout 
03:30 Protestant pastor imprisoned in Cuba for prayer event 
05:20 5 colleges join as founding members of new US accreditor
06:33 Teacher sues school for discrimination against Christian faith 
07:44 Katie Zacharia: 5 facts about Trump's new White House press sec 

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• Greta Gerwig unveils 'Narnia' trailer, reflects on Lewis' faith | Entertainment
• Pepperdine University clarifies beliefs that shape its identity | Education
• Talarico returns to campaign trail after flu bout | U.S.
• Protestant pastor imprisoned in Cuba for prayer event | World
• 5 colleges join as founding members of new US accreditor | Education
• Teacher sues school for discrimination against Christian faith | Education
• Katie Zacharia: 5 facts about Trump's new White House press sec | Politics