Amid the influx of visitors for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, the Tampa Bay Baptist Association ushered in the week with "Super Evangelism" rallies to the east, north and south of Raymond James Stadium.
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January 2009 Archives
National
Michael Steele was elected Republican National Committee chairman on Friday, defeating the incumbent party chief and three other challengers over six rounds of voting to become the first black to lead the GOP. Read More
Michael Steele was elected Republican National Committee chairman on Friday, defeating the incumbent party chief and three other challengers over six rounds of voting to become the first black to lead the GOP. Read More
African-American
Just days after the inauguration of America's first African American president, Barack Obama, and first Catholic vice-president, Joseph Biden, eBay is hosting items offensive to both groups, and most of the nation. Read More
Christian
Kurt Warner's bold witness for his faith comes as no surprise to those who have watched the NFL quarterback play for more than a decade. That's what two Super Bowls -- one as MVP in a win -- and a book or two detailing your faith will do. Read More
Kurt Warner's bold witness for his faith comes as no surprise to those who have watched the NFL quarterback play for more than a decade. That's what two Super Bowls -- one as MVP in a win -- and a book or two detailing your faith will do. Read More
Christian
Churches, ministries, and religious groups across the nation that plan to show the Super Bowl live on big screens will do so this weekend with little fear of legal consequences. Read More
Churches, ministries, and religious groups across the nation that plan to show the Super Bowl live on big screens will do so this weekend with little fear of legal consequences. Read More
World
Millions of voters headed to the polls today to cast ballots in Iraq's first election in four years, selecting from thousands of candidate competing for powerful local government positions in 14 of the country's provinces. Read More
Millions of voters headed to the polls today to cast ballots in Iraq's first election in four years, selecting from thousands of candidate competing for powerful local government positions in 14 of the country's provinces. Read More
Christian
More than 2,000 pastors and ministry workers are gathering in San Diego for a week of education, replenishment, and fellowship at The National Pastors Convention (NPC) presented by Zondervan in partnership with InterVarsity Press. Read More
Serena Williams is back at No. 1 after a dominating victory Saturday over Dinara Safina that gave her a fourth Australian Open trophy and 10th Grand Slam singles title. Read More
Michael Vick's bankruptcy attorney says the former NFL star could be moved from a federal prison in Kansas to a halfway house in Virginia by late January. Read More
Culture
Mony Scott bounced his 1-year-old daughter, Isabella, in his arms as his wife, Angela, rubbed his back. Read More
Mony Scott bounced his 1-year-old daughter, Isabella, in his arms as his wife, Angela, rubbed his back. Read More
Christian
Dallas Theological Seminary has filed a lawsuit in Tarrant County against its former chief financial officer, accusing him of embezzling $165,000. Read More
Christian
The founder of the online evangelical portal StreamingFaith.com is suing his former partners in Cobb County Superior Court. Read More
The founder of the online evangelical portal StreamingFaith.com is suing his former partners in Cobb County Superior Court. Read More
National
President Obama has named Joshua DuBois, the 26-year-old who ran religious outreach for his presidential campaign, to head the White House's new office of faith-based programs, a White House aide said Thursday. Read More
President Obama has named Joshua DuBois, the 26-year-old who ran religious outreach for his presidential campaign, to head the White House's new office of faith-based programs, a White House aide said Thursday. Read More
National
A popular pro-life video portraying President Obama as an unborn child has been rejected by NBC-TV as an ad during Sunday's Super Bowl. Read More
A popular pro-life video portraying President Obama as an unborn child has been rejected by NBC-TV as an ad during Sunday's Super Bowl. Read More
National
A Colorado man has been indicted on charges of threatening to kill President Barack Obama and blow up the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis. The man said the threat against Obama was a prank. Read More
Finances
President Barack Obama says that multi-billion dollar bonuses taken by Wall Street bankers are "shameful" while taxpayers bail out their industry. Read More
World
Staff at Derby's new City General, soon to be renamed the Royal Hospital, which is built on the original City General site, claim a black-clad figure wearing a cloak is stalking the corridors and wards. Read More
Christian
Since becoming head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers two years ago, Mike Tomlin has talked often of his appreciation and respect for former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, who first brought him into the NFL as an assistant coach. Read More
Since becoming head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers two years ago, Mike Tomlin has talked often of his appreciation and respect for former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, who first brought him into the NFL as an assistant coach. Read More
Christian
There was Kurt Warner, addressing the godless - notebook-toting cynics who worship at the altar of the free media buffet. Our saviors are sharp-eyed copy editors, and our gods were the Babe and Unitas and Jordan. Who has time for Jesus talk? Read More
Education
Harvard University, hurt by investment losses, is reassessing its staffing needs, and its divinity school is already "reducing sharply" the ranks of visiting and adjunct professors. Read More
Opinion
I have not viewed an entire Oprah show in years. I love Oprah as a person, but her show is not my cup of tea - maybe I just don't get it because I am a man. However, for some strange reason, I turned the television on last night and it happened to be tuned to the Oprah Show, which, to my surprise, is on primetime as well, now. And lo and behold, there was Ted Haggard and his dear wife sitting on the "master's" couch. Being the observant, Christian minister and writer that I am, I was immediately drawn to this strange sight. Read More
I have not viewed an entire Oprah show in years. I love Oprah as a person, but her show is not my cup of tea - maybe I just don't get it because I am a man. However, for some strange reason, I turned the television on last night and it happened to be tuned to the Oprah Show, which, to my surprise, is on primetime as well, now. And lo and behold, there was Ted Haggard and his dear wife sitting on the "master's" couch. Being the observant, Christian minister and writer that I am, I was immediately drawn to this strange sight. Read More
National
Illinois senators stripped Gov. Rod Blagojevich of power Thursday in the final act of a political drama that handed the reins of state government to his estranged lieutenant governor, Pat Quinn, and likely will end Blagojevich's career in politics. Read More
Illinois senators stripped Gov. Rod Blagojevich of power Thursday in the final act of a political drama that handed the reins of state government to his estranged lieutenant governor, Pat Quinn, and likely will end Blagojevich's career in politics. Read More
National
President Barack Obama has chosen Joshua DuBois to lead his White House-based effort to steer federal social service dollars to religious charities and get them more involved in government anti-poverty efforts. Read More
President Barack Obama has chosen Joshua DuBois to lead his White House-based effort to steer federal social service dollars to religious charities and get them more involved in government anti-poverty efforts. Read More
National
We can't really capture the long-form style of Blagojevich's swan song, but he's going down swinging, with a call to fire Rahm Emanuel for being as guilty as he -- according to a theory under which he is being impeached for fighting for citizens right to cheap prescription drugs. Read More
We can't really capture the long-form style of Blagojevich's swan song, but he's going down swinging, with a call to fire Rahm Emanuel for being as guilty as he -- according to a theory under which he is being impeached for fighting for citizens right to cheap prescription drugs. Read More
National
President Obama this morning signed a law that expands the time frame in which workers can sue for discrimination they have experienced based on gender, race, national origin or religion. Read More
Christian
Dallas Theological Seminary is suing its former chief financial officer, attempting to recover more than $165,000 that the school says he embezzled. Read More
Dallas Theological Seminary is suing its former chief financial officer, attempting to recover more than $165,000 that the school says he embezzled. Read More
Christian
Conservative groups have warned that Christian business owners and others who oppose the homosexual life style may soon be forced to embrace homosexuality under new plans announced by U.S. President Barack Obama. Read More
Conservative groups have warned that Christian business owners and others who oppose the homosexual life style may soon be forced to embrace homosexuality under new plans announced by U.S. President Barack Obama. Read More
National
Officials of U.S. President Barack Obama's administration are drafting a letter to Iran from the president aimed at unfreezing U.S.-Iranian relations and opening the way for face-to-face talks, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported on Thursday. Read More
Opinion
Congressman for life Henry Waxman (D-CA) chairman of the house committee on Energy and Commerce has promised that he will move quickly and decisively to move climate legislation out of his committee before memorial day. Read More
Congressman for life Henry Waxman (D-CA) chairman of the house committee on Energy and Commerce has promised that he will move quickly and decisively to move climate legislation out of his committee before memorial day. Read More
Christian
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has announced the finalists of this year's Christian Book Awards as well as a new change to how the awards will be presented. Read More
Christian
At the height of his powers in 2005-06, Ted Haggard was a poster child for Christian conservatism and an object of liberal fascination. Read More
At the height of his powers in 2005-06, Ted Haggard was a poster child for Christian conservatism and an object of liberal fascination. Read More
Christian
Oral Roberts University has a new president more than a year after the evangelical school's former leader and son of its namesake founder stepped down amid a spending scandal. Read More
Oral Roberts University has a new president more than a year after the evangelical school's former leader and son of its namesake founder stepped down amid a spending scandal. Read More
Opinion
The pro-life movement is despondent. During the recent election cycle, pro-lifers incurred a series of disappointing political defeats, culminating in the election of a president who steadfastly supports keeping abortion legal. Read More
Christian
Now for the peekaboo pumps: Do they stay? Or go? The missionary spins a shoe in her hand, admiring its red sole, slinky heel and winking peep of open toe. Read More
Now for the peekaboo pumps: Do they stay? Or go? The missionary spins a shoe in her hand, admiring its red sole, slinky heel and winking peep of open toe. Read More
Christian
In November 2006, evangelical leader Ted Haggard was forced out of the Colorado Springs church he had founded after admitting to "sexual immorality" involving a male prostitute named Mike Jones. For the next 18 months, Haggard and his family lived in Arizona in a form of exile, having consented to leave Colorado as part of his separation agreement with New Life Church. Read More
Health
Sweet sugar. That's the Greek translation of the word glucose, the substance our bodies make to use for energy. Glucose and the glucose-regulating hormone insulin have long been studied by scientists looking for a cure for diabetes. Read More
Sweet sugar. That's the Greek translation of the word glucose, the substance our bodies make to use for energy. Glucose and the glucose-regulating hormone insulin have long been studied by scientists looking for a cure for diabetes. Read More
Opinion
Last week, a non-white man, Barack Hussein Obama, was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States. To avoid all the ethnic terminology wrangling, "non-white man" makes the point. Read More
Last week, a non-white man, Barack Hussein Obama, was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States. To avoid all the ethnic terminology wrangling, "non-white man" makes the point. Read More
National
The House voted, 244-188, on Wednesday evening for President Obama's package of federal tax cuts and spending worth $819 billion and meant to jump-start the economy out of its worst crisis in decades. Read More
The House voted, 244-188, on Wednesday evening for President Obama's package of federal tax cuts and spending worth $819 billion and meant to jump-start the economy out of its worst crisis in decades. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Israel warned on Wednesday of further violent retaliation for the killing of a soldier by Gaza militants, an Israeli security source said. "Israel will respond very severely," the source said. The Israeli air force carried out strikes during the night but "we haven't seen it all." Read More
National
After the controversy over the "Drunken Negro Face" cookies he claimed were in honor of President Obama, Lafayette French Pastry proprietor Ted Kefalinos has finally apologized. Read More
After the controversy over the "Drunken Negro Face" cookies he claimed were in honor of President Obama, Lafayette French Pastry proprietor Ted Kefalinos has finally apologized. Read More
World
Pope Benedict XVI, faced with an uproar over a bishop who denies the Holocaust, said Wednesday he feels "full and indisputable solidarity" with Jews and warned against any denial of the full horror of the Nazi genocide. Read More
Christian
As part of its effort to get back on track financially, Crystal Cathedral laid off an unknown number of staff last week, including the church's executive pastor and the pastor of its Hispanic ministry. Read More
As part of its effort to get back on track financially, Crystal Cathedral laid off an unknown number of staff last week, including the church's executive pastor and the pastor of its Hispanic ministry. Read More
Christian
He has written one of the best-selling books in history. But can pastor Rick Warren sell a magazine? The test starts this week, with the debut of Purpose Driven Connection, a quarterly publication from Reader's Digest Association. Read More
He has written one of the best-selling books in history. But can pastor Rick Warren sell a magazine? The test starts this week, with the debut of Purpose Driven Connection, a quarterly publication from Reader's Digest Association. Read More
Christian
Former evangelical pastor Ted Haggard's wife says she knew about his struggles with same-sex attraction for years and felt he was "winning the battle" before a scandal involving a male prostitute triggered his downfall in late 2006. Read More
Ted Haggard's Wife, Gayle, says she Knew About Husband's Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction Years Ago
Former evangelical pastor Ted Haggard's wife says she knew about his struggles with same-sex attraction for years and felt he was "winning the battle" before a scandal involving a male prostitute triggered his downfall in late 2006. Read More
National
The surest sign yet that Alaska's Republican Gov. Sarah Palin intends at least to be in position for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination contest. Like others presumed to have their eye on the party nod -- former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Arkansas ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee -- she has set up a PAC -- SarahPAC. Read More
The surest sign yet that Alaska's Republican Gov. Sarah Palin intends at least to be in position for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination contest. Like others presumed to have their eye on the party nod -- former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Arkansas ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee -- she has set up a PAC -- SarahPAC. Read More
National
President Barack Obama has reportedly expressed to Republicans that he is open to compromising on his stimulus bill. Read More
Christian
Arizona running back Tim Hightower had just finished a thoughtful explanation of his religious beliefs when one of the media types who found their way into the Super Bowl stadium Tuesday decided he needed more proof. Read More
National
President Barack Obama will make a short trip from the White House to the Pentagon on Wednesday, for fresh "unvarnished" advice from military brass on his Iraq withdrawal plan and the Afghan war. Read More
President Barack Obama will make a short trip from the White House to the Pentagon on Wednesday, for fresh "unvarnished" advice from military brass on his Iraq withdrawal plan and the Afghan war. Read More
Christian
A young man who formerly attended New Life Church says that then-pastor Ted Haggard performed a sex act in front of him in a hotel room in 2006 and sent him explicit text messages. Read More
A young man who formerly attended New Life Church says that then-pastor Ted Haggard performed a sex act in front of him in a hotel room in 2006 and sent him explicit text messages. Read More
National
It was the love affair that could never be, President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans. The two sides came together en masse Tuesday for the first time since Obama took the oath of office. Read More
It was the love affair that could never be, President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans. The two sides came together en masse Tuesday for the first time since Obama took the oath of office. Read More
Christian
America's largest evangelical body launched a search for a new director of government affairs on Tuesday to replace Richard Cizik who was forced to resign in December over controversial remarks he made about same-sex civil unions and abortion. Read More
America's largest evangelical body launched a search for a new director of government affairs on Tuesday to replace Richard Cizik who was forced to resign in December over controversial remarks he made about same-sex civil unions and abortion. Read More
World
Even before crafting its own Middle East strategy, the Obama administration is making clear that its approach will differ -- in tone and style, if not also in substance -- from its predecessor's. Read More
Even before crafting its own Middle East strategy, the Obama administration is making clear that its approach will differ -- in tone and style, if not also in substance -- from its predecessor's. Read More
Leaders in all sectors can learn a great deal from Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt on guiding under-performing men and women to new levels of performance. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
U.S. President Barack Obama's Middle East envoy called in Egypt on Wednesday for a Gaza ceasefire to be consolidated and pledged the new administration would vigorously pursue peace and stability in the region.
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U.S. President Barack Obama's Middle East envoy called in Egypt on Wednesday for a Gaza ceasefire to be consolidated and pledged the new administration would vigorously pursue peace and stability in the region.
Christian
Fallen evangelical pastor Ted Haggard apologized Monday for his "inappropriate relationship" with a young male church volunteer, but said it did not involve physical contact. Read More
Technology
Get ready for the next chapter. Tech analysts expect Amazon.com (AMZN) to open the cover on Kindle 2, the second generation of its groundbreaking electronic reader. On Tuesday, Amazon invited members of the media to "an important" news conference Feb. 9 at New York City's Morgan Library & Museum. Read More
African-American
Repeatedly using vulgar and racial insults, Superior Court Judge E. Curtissa Cofield, who happens to be black, argued with a police officer, who happens to be black -- addressing him as "Negro trooper" at one point -- who was trying to process her on a charge of drunken driving in Glastonbury last October, a police video released Monday shows. Cofield also is heard twice on the video using the racial term "n-----." Read More
National
President Obama won praise from some of the House's most conservative lawmakers as "engaging" and "respectful" during his meeting with congressional Republicans Tuesday. Read More
President Obama won praise from some of the House's most conservative lawmakers as "engaging" and "respectful" during his meeting with congressional Republicans Tuesday. Read More
National
Democrats thought they could sneak subsidies for Planned Parenthood into the stimulus package, and why not? Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
A panel of experts has concluded that time is dangerously running out for the U.S. to put in place a protective anti-missile umbrella. The biggest threat is Iran, which the panel forecasts will have the A-Bomb this year. Read More
When Pat Summitt became women's basketball coach at Tennessee in 1974, she was 22 and Title IX was 2. Not that she had a clue the legislation and her career would help revolutionize women's sports. Read More
National
The new first family last week worshiped with one of Washington's oldest African-American congregations, the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
The Israeli military says one soldier has been killed and three wounded in a bomb attack on the Gaza-Israel border. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday that Israel will face a "catastrophe" unless it revives the Mideast peace process and establishes an independent Palestinian state. Read More
Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday that Israel will face a "catastrophe" unless it revives the Mideast peace process and establishes an independent Palestinian state. Read More
National
President Obama said his administration will offer a hand of friendship to the Muslim world, but will hunt down terrorist organizations that kill innocent civilians. Read More
President Obama said his administration will offer a hand of friendship to the Muslim world, but will hunt down terrorist organizations that kill innocent civilians. Read More
National
A day after Gov. Rod Blagojevich's loudly proclaimed his innocence during a media blitz, the governor's more private words are to take center stage at his impeachment trial. Read More
Christian
When bad things happen, Judy Shierman sees the silver lining. And in the case of the economic downturn, it is this: Attendance has shot up at the First Baptist Church in downtown Calgary, where she is the associate pastor. "I love to see new people," she says. Read More
National
President Barack Obama is directing his new economic team to move quickly to address the country's financial crisis now that the administration's point person in the effort has been confirmed by the Senate.
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President Barack Obama is directing his new economic team to move quickly to address the country's financial crisis now that the administration's point person in the effort has been confirmed by the Senate.
Culture
Although some say Wicca is the fastest growing religion in the United States, most Americans still say they have never heard of the term before, according to a new survey released Monday. Read More
National
President Barack Obama is making good on his promise to hear from Republicans as he pushes for swift passage and bipartisan backing of his massive $825 billion plan intended to jerk the country out of recession.
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President Barack Obama is making good on his promise to hear from Republicans as he pushes for swift passage and bipartisan backing of his massive $825 billion plan intended to jerk the country out of recession. 
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had barely got his feet off the plane in Florida when he was bombarded with questions concerning the health of receiver Hines Ward. Read More
African-American
Kidney disease in black Americans often goes undetected until the latest stages, according to new research featured in the latest issue of US News and World Report. Read More
National
Christian conservative leaders and pro-life activists strongly denounced President Barack Obama's repeal of the U.S. policy banning the federal funding of international organizations that provide or promote abortions. Read More
Blake Griffin scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half and No. 4 Oklahoma survived a 3-point onslaught by Oklahoma State to escape with an 89-81 victory Monday night in the Bedlam rivalry game.
National
Thousands of traditional marriage supporters have contacted President Obama to voice opposition to his plan to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. Read More
National
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi boldly defended a move to add birth control funding to the new economic "stimulus" package, claiming "contraception will reduce costs to the states and to the federal government."
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi boldly defended a move to add birth control funding to the new economic "stimulus" package, claiming "contraception will reduce costs to the states and to the federal government."
National
New York Giants receiver Taye Biddle is recovering from gunshot wounds to his hand and leg after being shot while visiting family in his hometown. Read More
Shane Dronett, who played 10 years in the NFL and started every game for the Atlanta Falcons' 1998 Super Bowl team, was found dead at his home on Wednesday. He was 38. Read More
The first time Michael Irvin watched "American Idol," he loved the concept of giving undiscovered singers the chance to become stars. Now Irvin is doing the same for NFL wannabes. Read More
Danielle Wilson had 17 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 5 Baylor to a 76-64 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday, giving the Lady Bears their 11th straight win. Read More
Rick Warren has spent his entire career building a reputation as an Evangelical who doesn't cause the kind of outrage and protests that have greeted his selection to deliver the invocation at Barack Obama's Inauguration. Read More
In legal papers, Siohvaughn Wade alleges her husband abandoned his children, committed adultery, and infected her with an unspecified sexually transmitted disease. Read More
President Obama repealed a policy that prohibited foreign nongovernmental family-planning groups from receiving U.S. funds if they provided abortions. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Hamas officials in Cairo are proposing a year-long truce with Israel and an opening of the crossings into the Gaza Strip. Read More
Hamas officials in Cairo are proposing a year-long truce with Israel and an opening of the crossings into the Gaza Strip. Read More
Entertainment
A spokeswoman for Aretha Franklin says the Queen of Soul did more than serenade Barack Obama with "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at his inauguration. She also came bearing gifts. Read More
A spokeswoman for Aretha Franklin says the Queen of Soul did more than serenade Barack Obama with "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at his inauguration. She also came bearing gifts. Read More
Education
In a major defeat for social conservatives, a sharply divided State Board of Education voted Thursday to abandon a longtime state requirement that high school science teachers cover what some critics consider to be "weaknesses" in the theory of evolution. Read More
Christian
Churches around the world responded Sunday to the call of the All African Conference of Churches for a day of prayer and fasting for Zimbabwe. Read More
Christian
The daughter of late gospel singer-songwriter Joyce "Dottie" Rambo, who was killed in a bus crash in May, has sued the driver of the bus and the company that leased it to the entertainer.
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The daughter of late gospel singer-songwriter Joyce "Dottie" Rambo, who was killed in a bus crash in May, has sued the driver of the bus and the company that leased it to the entertainer.
Life
More than 30,000 pro-lifers flooded San Francisco's waterfront Saturday, capping a week of anti-abortion demonstrations coinciding with the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling.
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More than 30,000 pro-lifers flooded San Francisco's waterfront Saturday, capping a week of anti-abortion demonstrations coinciding with the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling.
World
A secret meeting between Chinese officials and leaders of the banned underground Protestant Church has marked the first significant step towards reconciliation in decades. Read More
The Covenant School fired its girls basketball coach Sunday, the same day he posted a message on a youth basketball Web site saying he disagreed with school officials who had publicly apologized for the team's 100-0 victory over Dallas Academy. Read More
Scorned skipper Joe Torre is blasting the Yankees - calling many of his former players prima donnas, confessing he stopped trusting the powers that be years before he left the team and charging that general manager Brian Cashman betrayed him. Read More
New York Giants receiver Taye Biddle is recovering from gunshot wounds to his hand and leg after being shot while visiting family in his hometown. Read More
Shane Dronett, who played 10 years in the NFL and started every game for the Atlanta Falcons' 1998 Super Bowl team, was found dead at his home on Wednesday. He was 38. Read More
The first time Michael Irvin watched "American Idol," he loved the concept of giving undiscovered singers the chance to become stars. Now Irvin is doing the same for NFL wannabes. Read More
African-American
Just days before he was sworn in, President Obama was giving his daughters a tour of the Lincoln Memorial when one of them pointed to a copy of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address carved into the wall. Read More
Just days before he was sworn in, President Obama was giving his daughters a tour of the Lincoln Memorial when one of them pointed to a copy of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address carved into the wall. Read More
Finances
As a financial blogger named Minerva, Park Dae-sung was the dark prophet of market decline in South Korea. Read More
As a financial blogger named Minerva, Park Dae-sung was the dark prophet of market decline in South Korea. Read More
Opinion
When he was asked to identify the man pictured in the gift of a "Barack Obama, Words of Hope and Inspiration" 2009 calendar, my 5-year-old grandnephew, looked up from his Christmas coloring book, smiled and said "Jesus." Read More
When he was asked to identify the man pictured in the gift of a "Barack Obama, Words of Hope and Inspiration" 2009 calendar, my 5-year-old grandnephew, looked up from his Christmas coloring book, smiled and said "Jesus." Read More
Finances
Finding financial aid for college this year promises to be tougher than any final exam. The quest for money that begins for students and parents every January has taken on new urgency in 2009 amid fears that loans and grants will be scarcer than in the past due to the recession. Read More
World
Undoubtedly, the inauguration of President Barack Obama has brought great joy and pride to blacks everywhere. Who would believe that a black man could ever be the president of arguably the most powerful nation in the world? Read More
National
Location, location, location. The Obama transition has settled on virtually all the staff members who will occupy the most coveted offices in Washington, the ones in the West Wing of the White House.
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National
The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that Ty Dolls, the company responsible for the 1990's Beanie Babies craze, is trying to cash in on a new trend with a pair of "Sasha" and "Malia" dolls. Read More
The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that Ty Dolls, the company responsible for the 1990's Beanie Babies craze, is trying to cash in on a new trend with a pair of "Sasha" and "Malia" dolls. Read More
National
The Vatican has voiced their displeasure with President Obama's decision to lift the ban on funding abortions for international groups. Read More
The Vatican has voiced their displeasure with President Obama's decision to lift the ban on funding abortions for international groups. Read More
National
President Barack Obama's special envoy to the Middle East will come to Israel Wednesday for talks on keeping alive a fragile Gaza cease-fire and reviving Mideast negotiations, an Israeli foreign ministry official said Saturday.
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President Barack Obama's special envoy to the Middle East will come to Israel Wednesday for talks on keeping alive a fragile Gaza cease-fire and reviving Mideast negotiations, an Israeli foreign ministry official said Saturday.
National
Gov. David A. Paterson has undermined his authority, at least in the short term, by the chaotic manner in which he chose a new U.S. senator, experts said. Read More
World
Soon after the November election, al-Qaeda's No. 2 leader took stock of America's new president-elect and dismissed him with an insulting epithet. "A house Negro," Ayman al-Zawahiri said. Read More
Danielle Wilson had 17 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 5 Baylor to a 76-64 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday, giving the Lady Bears their 11th straight win. Read More
National
The mother of infamous Branch Davidian sect leader David Koresh has been stabbed to death, and Koresh's aunt was in custody on a murder charge Saturday.
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The mother of infamous Branch Davidian sect leader David Koresh has been stabbed to death, and Koresh's aunt was in custody on a murder charge Saturday.
National
President Barack Obama's pledge of bipartisan cooperation with Congress will be tested as he tries to fulfill a campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay and establish a new system for prosecuting suspected terrorists.
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President Barack Obama's pledge of bipartisan cooperation with Congress will be tested as he tries to fulfill a campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay and establish a new system for prosecuting suspected terrorists.
Entertainment
Tyler Perry remembers the Friday nights when his father, a construction subcontractor, came home broke, stiffed by his bosses for the week's pay. "That's an awful feeling," Perry, the Atlanta-based movie producer and director, said. "I wouldn't pass that on or wish that on anybody." Read More
Tyler Perry remembers the Friday nights when his father, a construction subcontractor, came home broke, stiffed by his bosses for the week's pay. "That's an awful feeling," Perry, the Atlanta-based movie producer and director, said. "I wouldn't pass that on or wish that on anybody." Read More
National
President Obama warned Republicans on Capitol Hill today that they need to quit listening to radio king Rush Limbaugh if they want to get along with Democrats and the new administration. Read More
Entertainment
Memo to Andrew Lloyd Webber: Come quickly. Come bearing hosannas in the highest. Come at once to rejoice in "Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel," the Alliance Theatre's immaculately conceived gospel telling of your 1971 rock opera about the last days of Christ. Read More
Memo to Andrew Lloyd Webber: Come quickly. Come bearing hosannas in the highest. Come at once to rejoice in "Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel," the Alliance Theatre's immaculately conceived gospel telling of your 1971 rock opera about the last days of Christ. Read More
Opinion
This is concerning a comment I heard Monday night on ABC's news with Charlie Gibson. He interviewed Tavis Smiley regarding Mr. Obama. The quote he made totally took me aback. He said "Let the brother get on up there and then we can bring up the black issues... Read More
This is concerning a comment I heard Monday night on ABC's news with Charlie Gibson. He interviewed Tavis Smiley regarding Mr. Obama. The quote he made totally took me aback. He said "Let the brother get on up there and then we can bring up the black issues... Read More
National
President Barack Obama on Friday quietly ended the Bush administration's ban on giving federal money to international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option. Liberal groups welcomed the decision, while abortion rights foes criticized the president. Read More
Christian
Disgraced evangelical leader Ted Haggard's former church disclosed Friday that the gay sex scandal that caused his downfall extends to a young male church volunteer who reported having a sexual relationship with Haggard--a revelation that comes as Haggard tries to repair his public image. Read More
Disgraced evangelical leader Ted Haggard's former church disclosed Friday that the gay sex scandal that caused his downfall extends to a young male church volunteer who reported having a sexual relationship with Haggard--a revelation that comes as Haggard tries to repair his public image. Read More
Christian
An anonomous individual has donated $250,000 to Jarvis Christian College to be used as a permanent scholarship at the Historically Black College. Northway Christian Church of Dallas presented the money to the college on behalf of one of their members. Read More
An anonomous individual has donated $250,000 to Jarvis Christian College to be used as a permanent scholarship at the Historically Black College. Northway Christian Church of Dallas presented the money to the college on behalf of one of their members. Read More
Christian
The largest Hispanic Christian organization in the United States has forged a strategic partnership with the world's largest evangelical university to make it the school of choice for thousands of Latino-American Christians, according to an announcement this week. Read More
The largest Hispanic Christian organization in the United States has forged a strategic partnership with the world's largest evangelical university to make it the school of choice for thousands of Latino-American Christians, according to an announcement this week. Read More
National
The Evangelical Alliance is planning to send a new Bible to President Barack Obama after White House staff were reportedly unable to find one for his second swearing in. Read More
The Evangelical Alliance is planning to send a new Bible to President Barack Obama after White House staff were reportedly unable to find one for his second swearing in. Read More
Christian
Christians across the United Kingdom may be praying to be one this week, but church unity remains an unlikely prospect, say the leaders of Britain's main denominations. Read More
Books
In what Oxford University Press officials called a "cost-cutting exercise," the nation's largest university press yesterday laid off 60 people between its two offices in New York and Cary, N.C.
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In what Oxford University Press officials called a "cost-cutting exercise," the nation's largest university press yesterday laid off 60 people between its two offices in New York and Cary, N.C.
Christian
Two of the Rev. Billy Graham's children have scheduled visits to the Twin Cities, and maybe -- it's just a maybe, as of now -- the legendary preacher himself also will stop by. Read More
National
President Barack Obama will issue an order restoring U.S. funding for international family-planning groups involved with abortion. But he chose not to do so on Thursday, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Read More
Opinion
My friend didn't waste any time calling me after the Rev. Joseph Lowery finished his benediction at Barack Obama's inauguration Tuesday. She was upset because she felt that the longtime civil rights leader had taken a shot at white people in the final words of his speech. Read More
My friend didn't waste any time calling me after the Rev. Joseph Lowery finished his benediction at Barack Obama's inauguration Tuesday. She was upset because she felt that the longtime civil rights leader had taken a shot at white people in the final words of his speech. Read More
Christian
I know couples are supposed to work at having a good relationship, but that gets really old. Whenever I try to do something positive, it backfires and we get into an argument. Read More
National
Thousands gathered on Thursday in the nation's capital for the annual March for Life rally that seeks to turn attention back to the abortion issue following the media lovefest that was President Barack Obama's inauguration. Read More
Thousands gathered on Thursday in the nation's capital for the annual March for Life rally that seeks to turn attention back to the abortion issue following the media lovefest that was President Barack Obama's inauguration. Read More
National
A gay Dallas man who married his husband in 2006 when they lived in Massachusetts has filed what is believed to be Texas' first same-sex divorce petition. Read More
Christian
Prominent Christian leaders participating in the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service on Wednesday listed unity, international relations, and the economy as some of the areas they hope to see positive change under Obama. Read More
Prominent Christian leaders participating in the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service on Wednesday listed unity, international relations, and the economy as some of the areas they hope to see positive change under Obama. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Thursday that U.S. President Barack Obama does not represent a change from former President George W. Bush and is repeating his same failed policies in the Middle East. Read More
Business
Richard D. Parsons swatted down talk last November that he might become the chairman of Citigroup, the struggling financial giant. Read More
Richard D. Parsons swatted down talk last November that he might become the chairman of Citigroup, the struggling financial giant. Read More
National
Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for bold political moves and centrist policy positions, to fill the United States Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to a person who spoke to the governor early Friday. Read More
Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for bold political moves and centrist policy positions, to fill the United States Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to a person who spoke to the governor early Friday. Read More
Technology
If the Obama campaign represented a sleek, new iPhone kind of future, the first day of the Obama administration looked more like the rotary-dial past. Read More
If the Obama campaign represented a sleek, new iPhone kind of future, the first day of the Obama administration looked more like the rotary-dial past. Read More
National
With the start date for his impeachment trial rapidly approaching, Gov. Rod Blagojevich's anger over proceedings he considers a sham could lead to a legal showdown in Illinois' highest court. Read More
With the start date for his impeachment trial rapidly approaching, Gov. Rod Blagojevich's anger over proceedings he considers a sham could lead to a legal showdown in Illinois' highest court. Read More
National
Just days after taking office vowing to end the political era of "petty grievances," President Obama ran into mounting GOP opposition yesterday to an economic stimulus plan that he had hoped would receive broad bipartisan support. Read More
National
The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday cleared the nomination of Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary despite unhappiness over his mistakes in paying his taxes. Read More
The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday cleared the nomination of Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary despite unhappiness over his mistakes in paying his taxes. Read More
World
Barack Obama's choice as the next treasury secretary has fired the first shot in what could be a new protectionist battle between America and China. Read More
World
On Monday the Government suddenly announced a review into home education, apparently following concerns expressed by local authorities about the system's ability to support and monitor the education, safety and wellbeing of home educated children.
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On Monday the Government suddenly announced a review into home education, apparently following concerns expressed by local authorities about the system's ability to support and monitor the education, safety and wellbeing of home educated children.
Christian
The church must work together to protect the poor and build a more sustainable economy in the face of the global financial crisis, agreed Christian leaders at a conference earlier in the week. Read More
Christian
A new acting president has taken the helm of troubled Vanguard University, after the resignation of the chairman of the board and the former acting president.
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A new acting president has taken the helm of troubled Vanguard University, after the resignation of the chairman of the board and the former acting president.
Christian
A new football-themed Scripture product has been released in time for what is expected to be among the most-watched U.S. television broadcasts of the year if not the most-watched. Read More
A new football-themed Scripture product has been released in time for what is expected to be among the most-watched U.S. television broadcasts of the year if not the most-watched. Read More
Christian
Tommy Ingram swears his characters aren't based on real people. It's a good thing, because the Christian comedian's alter egos have a habit of hitting sore spots. Read More
Tommy Ingram swears his characters aren't based on real people. It's a good thing, because the Christian comedian's alter egos have a habit of hitting sore spots. Read More
Christian
In the chapel, illuminated by a patchwork of stained-glass windows, prelaw student Monica Brewer attends the weekly morning prayer service at Crichton College.
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In the chapel, illuminated by a patchwork of stained-glass windows, prelaw student Monica Brewer attends the weekly morning prayer service at Crichton College.
Culture
It may not be. But I don't think, all things considered, that shooting abortionists accomplishes what you want to accomplish. And you've got to be careful here, because people have done that, not recently, but several times. Guys are sitting in jail right now who killed abortionists.
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It may not be. But I don't think, all things considered, that shooting abortionists accomplishes what you want to accomplish. And you've got to be careful here, because people have done that, not recently, but several times. Guys are sitting in jail right now who killed abortionists.
Eye on Africa
In a startling turn against its former ally, Rwanda has arrested Congo rebel leader Laurent Nkunda after he fled a joint operation launched by the armies of the two nations, military officials said Friday.
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In a startling turn against its former ally, Rwanda has arrested Congo rebel leader Laurent Nkunda after he fled a joint operation launched by the armies of the two nations, military officials said Friday.
Finances
Britain went into recession at the end of last year for the first time since 1991, as the economy shrank at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years, official data showed on Friday.
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Britain went into recession at the end of last year for the first time since 1991, as the economy shrank at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years, official data showed on Friday.
World
Raul Castro says Barack Obama seems like a good guy, and his brother Fidel says no one can doubt his sincerity. The new U.S. president wants to sit down and negotiate, and is in a better position to do so than any other since Eisenhower.
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National
In golf, they call it a mulligan. A do-over. There's no formal name for what President Obama and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. did last night. Read More
African-American
McGruder asserted that Obama is not black because he is not a descendant of a slave. "The person who is one of us in the White House is Michelle Obama and her momma," McGruder said. Read More
McGruder asserted that Obama is not black because he is not a descendant of a slave. "The person who is one of us in the White House is Michelle Obama and her momma," McGruder said. Read More
African-American
Long a shield and sword for African-American progress, black churches around the nation celebrated with praise, songs and jubilation Tuesday as Barack Obama was inaugurated the nation's first black president. Read More
National
Caroline Kennedy has abruptly withdrawn her name from consideration for the US Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton, in a move that will fuel speculation of a possible appointment as the next US ambassador in London. Read More
Caroline Kennedy has abruptly withdrawn her name from consideration for the US Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton, in a move that will fuel speculation of a possible appointment as the next US ambassador in London. Read More
National
The Senate confirmed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state Wednesday as President Obama moved to make his imprint on U.S. foreign policy, mobilizing a fresh team of advisers and reaching out to world leaders. Read More
The Senate confirmed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state Wednesday as President Obama moved to make his imprint on U.S. foreign policy, mobilizing a fresh team of advisers and reaching out to world leaders. Read More
Opinion
Asserting that almost one quarter of New Yorkers under age 18 are obese, New York Governor David Patterson has proposed an 18 percent tax increase on non diet drinks. Read More
Asserting that almost one quarter of New Yorkers under age 18 are obese, New York Governor David Patterson has proposed an 18 percent tax increase on non diet drinks. Read More
National
President Barack Obama is considering issuing an executive order to reverse a controversial Bush administration abortion policy in his first week in office, three Democratic sources said Monday. Read More
National
President Barack Obama's new administration ordered all federal agencies and departments on Tuesday to stop any pending regulations until they can be reviewed by incoming staff, halting last-minute Bush orders in their tracks.
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National
From billion-dollar ponzi schemes to bad mortgages and pay-to-play dealings by public officials, some are asking: Is there a crisis of ethics in America? Read More
From billion-dollar ponzi schemes to bad mortgages and pay-to-play dealings by public officials, some are asking: Is there a crisis of ethics in America? Read More
Christian
When Barack Obama was sworn into office as the 44th president of America, he did so with his left hand placed on a Bible and right hand raised heavenward as he uttered the oath of office.
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When Barack Obama was sworn into office as the 44th president of America, he did so with his left hand placed on a Bible and right hand raised heavenward as he uttered the oath of office.
Christian
Through a purely Hollywood lens, "Fireproof" is the most unlikely film success since "Rocky."
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Through a purely Hollywood lens, "Fireproof" is the most unlikely film success since "Rocky."
Opinion
At first I thought it just plain daft; why waste £150,000 putting a slogan on hundreds of London buses: "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life." Read More
Technology
Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service has taken the business of grief high-tech: It's one of a growing number of funeral service providers to embrace the Web. Read More
National
Opinion
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In previous columns and in a recent book I have argued that higher education, properly understood, is distinguished by the absence of a direct and designed relationship between its activities and measurable effects in the world.
Christian
Since the birth of the republic, American presidents have entered the White House with a salute to the divine. Read More
Christian
DMX spent a lot of time in Arizona in 2008, mostly making court dates and appearing before a judge. Now the fallen rap star sits in a Phoenix jail cell as he awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to multiple charges (animal cruelty, drug possession and theft) in December.
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DMX spent a lot of time in Arizona in 2008, mostly making court dates and appearing before a judge. Now the fallen rap star sits in a Phoenix jail cell as he awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to multiple charges (animal cruelty, drug possession and theft) in December.
Christian
William Lobdell's recent book Losing My Religion chronicles his conversion to Christianity--and his subsequent rejection of Christianity after a decade of covering religion for the Los Angeles Times. Read More
National
Several constitutional lawyers said President Obama should, just to be safe, retake the oath of office that was flubbed by Chief Justice John Roberts. Read More
Culture
The Rev. Canon J. Edwin Bacon Jr. from Southern California has made it no secret that he supports gays and lesbians and same-sex marriage. But his recent pro-gay comments on the Oprah Winfrey show have stunned even the popular talk show host herself. Read More
The Rev. Canon J. Edwin Bacon Jr. from Southern California has made it no secret that he supports gays and lesbians and same-sex marriage. But his recent pro-gay comments on the Oprah Winfrey show have stunned even the popular talk show host herself. Read More
National
Knowing it would be impossible to get out of the city Tuesday morning, many of us arrived Monday night at the very funky Econo Lodge by Air Force Andrews Base. Read More
Knowing it would be impossible to get out of the city Tuesday morning, many of us arrived Monday night at the very funky Econo Lodge by Air Force Andrews Base. Read More
National
On his first full day in office, President Obama spent part of the morning at the Washington National Cathedral, placing his own stamp on the traditional National Prayer Service with a larger-than-usual group of interfaith religious leaders participating and newly written prayers meant to emphasize liberty and diversity. Read More
On his first full day in office, President Obama spent part of the morning at the Washington National Cathedral, placing his own stamp on the traditional National Prayer Service with a larger-than-usual group of interfaith religious leaders participating and newly written prayers meant to emphasize liberty and diversity. Read More
Christian
Enthusiasm for President Barack Obama has abounded around his inauguration as many Americans anticipate a time of change. Read More
National
The White House Press Office just released President Obama's schedule for the rest of his first full day in office. Check it out below. Read More
National
President Barack Obama enjoyed his inaugural parade while riding in a hulking behemoth of a Cadillac that befits its nickname, "the Beast." Read More
President Barack Obama enjoyed his inaugural parade while riding in a hulking behemoth of a Cadillac that befits its nickname, "the Beast." Read More
National
My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. Read More
National
Stephen Mansfield, who in his book The Faith of Barack Obama describes his Christian faith as one of his great driving forces and also one of his biggest challenges, said he believes Obama will early in his Presidency meet Pope Benedict XVI in Rome and the Dalai Lama at the White House in Washington. Read More
Christian
Text of the invocation by Rev. Rick Warren for President Barack Obama's inauguration, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions: Read More
Text of the invocation by Rev. Rick Warren for President Barack Obama's inauguration, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions: Read More
National
God appeared during Tuesday's inauguration - that is in the prayers lifted up by the selected pastors and in President Barack Obama's speech. "On this day we have gathered because we have chosen hope over fear; unity and purpose over conflict and discord," said Obama. Read More
God appeared during Tuesday's inauguration - that is in the prayers lifted up by the selected pastors and in President Barack Obama's speech. "On this day we have gathered because we have chosen hope over fear; unity and purpose over conflict and discord," said Obama. Read More
National
Taking the stage in front of a sea of red, white and blue "W" signs and more than 20,000 supporters, George W. Bush traded a cold and uninviting Washington on Tuesday for the warm embrace of this West Texas oil town. Read More
Taking the stage in front of a sea of red, white and blue "W" signs and more than 20,000 supporters, George W. Bush traded a cold and uninviting Washington on Tuesday for the warm embrace of this West Texas oil town. Read More
Christian
At some point today, New Hampshire's Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson will come face to face with the Rev. Rick Warren, who delivered the invocation at the presidential swearing-in ceremony. The two have never met, Robinson said, and they couldn't be farther apart on some things. Read More
At some point today, New Hampshire's Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson will come face to face with the Rev. Rick Warren, who delivered the invocation at the presidential swearing-in ceremony. The two have never met, Robinson said, and they couldn't be farther apart on some things. Read More
National
Barack Obama, fresh from the pageantry of his historic inauguration, will turn on Wednesday toward his goals of rescuing the economy, charting a new course for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and shaping his approach to the Middle East conflict. Read More
Barack Obama, fresh from the pageantry of his historic inauguration, will turn on Wednesday toward his goals of rescuing the economy, charting a new course for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and shaping his approach to the Middle East conflict. Read More
Christian
For all the talk about separation of church and state, religion has long played a conspicuous role in U.S. presidential inaugurations. Read More
National
The mayor of Portland apologized Tuesday for lying about a sexual relationship with a male teenager he was mentoring three years ago, but asked the city to consider it an anomaly in two decades of public service. Read More
African-American
Watching as Barack Obama became America's first black president, members of the Tuskegee Airmen, the country's first group of black military pilots and crew, had the same feeling: They never expected it would happen, but they sure are glad they lived long enough to see it. Read More
Watching as Barack Obama became America's first black president, members of the Tuskegee Airmen, the country's first group of black military pilots and crew, had the same feeling: They never expected it would happen, but they sure are glad they lived long enough to see it. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Israel said today that it had pulled all its ground forces out of the Gaza Strip, the densely-populated Palestinian territory where it has waged three weeks of intensive war. Read More
Entertainment
Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he shot to death the Oscar-winning actress's mother and brother and the 7-year-old son of his estranged wife.
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Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he shot to death the Oscar-winning actress's mother and brother and the 7-year-old son of his estranged wife.
Christian
BBC presenter Jeremy Vine has spoken about the difficulties he faces in openly discussing his Christian faith on air. Read More
World
Iran reacted coolly Wednesday to the inauguration of Barack Obama, while some Arab leaders immediately called on the new American president to dive into Mideast peace efforts. Read More
Iran reacted coolly Wednesday to the inauguration of Barack Obama, while some Arab leaders immediately called on the new American president to dive into Mideast peace efforts. Read More
Christian
Vanguard University is millions in debt and risks losing vital accreditation. Vanguard University of Southern California is $42 million in debt, has no permanent president and is threatened with loss of its accreditation, according to interviews and public records.
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Vanguard University is millions in debt and risks losing vital accreditation. Vanguard University of Southern California is $42 million in debt, has no permanent president and is threatened with loss of its accreditation, according to interviews and public records.
National
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle wrap up the long inauguration day at one final celebratorial gala with one last swing around the dance floor. Read More
World
Israelis and Palestinians have already handed President Barack Obama his first international challenge.
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Israelis and Palestinians have already handed President Barack Obama his first international challenge.
World
Over 5,000 people converged to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as the new US president in his late father's village home of Kogelo. Read More
National
Americans would like to see incoming President Barack Obama use Ronald Reagan as a role model.
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National
President Barack Obama will begin to put his imprint on the nation's war strategy in his first full day in office, gathering his top military and national security advisers at the White House for what is expected to be the start of the new commander in chief's shift in emphasis from Iraq to Afghanistan. Read More
National
Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday, a moment of profound racial significance, and called on Americans to confront together an economic crisis that he said was caused by "our collective failure to make hard choices." Read More
Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday, a moment of profound racial significance, and called on Americans to confront together an economic crisis that he said was caused by "our collective failure to make hard choices." Read More
Opinion
God has blessed us to see another great, historic moment in our country with the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama. No doubt, it took vision, courage, perseverance, and determination to get to this point, but here we are. Read More
National
Barack Obama steps into history by becoming the United States' first black president Tuesday, bringing a message of hope to a nation battered by recession, weary of war and hungry for change after eight years of George W. Bush in the White House. Read More
Barack Obama steps into history by becoming the United States' first black president Tuesday, bringing a message of hope to a nation battered by recession, weary of war and hungry for change after eight years of George W. Bush in the White House. Read More
African-American
BBC World News America has unearthed a fascinating clip of Dr Martin Luther King speaking to the BBC's Bob McKenzie in 1964 in which Dr King predicts an African-American president "in less than 40 years." Read More
BBC World News America has unearthed a fascinating clip of Dr Martin Luther King speaking to the BBC's Bob McKenzie in 1964 in which Dr King predicts an African-American president "in less than 40 years." Read More
Christian
A generation of African-American clergy, young people when the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. marched and died to end segregation, has lived long enough to help elect the nation's first black president. Read More
A generation of African-American clergy, young people when the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. marched and died to end segregation, has lived long enough to help elect the nation's first black president. Read More
National
A schedule of official and unofficial activities surrounding President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20: Read More
National
One letter is signed "with a grateful heart." "When I look at you, I see me," reads another. The letters, solicited by two University at Buffalo scholars soon after the election, have been compiled into a book... Read More
One letter is signed "with a grateful heart." "When I look at you, I see me," reads another. The letters, solicited by two University at Buffalo scholars soon after the election, have been compiled into a book... Read More
National
The man who will soon be a heartbeat away from the presidency represents a major turning point for the country in his own right. Read More
The man who will soon be a heartbeat away from the presidency represents a major turning point for the country in his own right. Read More
Christian
A grandson of world renowned evangelist Billy Graham has been extended an invitation to become the new senior minister at the South Florida megachurch founded by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy. Read More
A grandson of world renowned evangelist Billy Graham has been extended an invitation to become the new senior minister at the South Florida megachurch founded by the late Dr. D. James Kennedy. Read More
National
President-elect Barack Obama has said the Little Rock Nine's courage in desegregating an Arkansas public school helped make the opportunities in his life possible. Read More
President-elect Barack Obama has said the Little Rock Nine's courage in desegregating an Arkansas public school helped make the opportunities in his life possible. Read More
World
Italian atheists have lost a bid to run "no God" advertisements on city buses after strong opposition from conservative political parties, a member of the group said on Saturday. Read More
Italian atheists have lost a bid to run "no God" advertisements on city buses after strong opposition from conservative political parties, a member of the group said on Saturday. Read More
World
Russia on Tuesday resumed pumping gas through Ukraine to Europe, after nearly two weeks of disruption in a dispute over prices. Read More
Russia on Tuesday resumed pumping gas through Ukraine to Europe, after nearly two weeks of disruption in a dispute over prices. Read More
Christian
Singer and worship leader Marvin Sapp was the night's big winner at the 24th Stellar Gospel Music Awards, held Saturday night at the Grand Ole Opry House.
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Singer and worship leader Marvin Sapp was the night's big winner at the 24th Stellar Gospel Music Awards, held Saturday night at the Grand Ole Opry House.
Opinion
In 1962, Daniel Bell published a book called "The End of Ideology." The title struck a nerve because it reflected the view, common at the time, that the United States was about to leave behind the brutal, ideological politics that had characterized the 1930s and the early cold war.
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In 1962, Daniel Bell published a book called "The End of Ideology." The title struck a nerve because it reflected the view, common at the time, that the United States was about to leave behind the brutal, ideological politics that had characterized the 1930s and the early cold war.
Opinion
Today, the day before his famous dream will be realized, we celebrate the birth of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Today, the day before his famous dream will be realized, we celebrate the birth of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
National
Gay rights advocates gathered outside of Rick Warren's megachurch on Sunday to protest President-elect Barack Obama's decision to pick the evangelical pastor to deliver the invocation at his inauguration on Tuesday. Read More
Christian
Grammy Award winning gospel superstars Mary Mary have been chosen as one of the few gospel performers who will be an intricate part of the many prestigious events surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
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Grammy Award winning gospel superstars Mary Mary have been chosen as one of the few gospel performers who will be an intricate part of the many prestigious events surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
National
Edward Purvis, the man who promised churchgoing investors in Arizona and 12 other states he could make them wealthy while funding Christian causes, was indicted Friday on 43 counts of fraud and theft. Read More
Christian
A year after then-candidate Barack Obama distanced himself from his controversial longtime pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright thrilled thousands of churchgoers yesterday morning in Washington, giving a sermon holding up Obama as a spiritual symbol of possibility.
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A year after then-candidate Barack Obama distanced himself from his controversial longtime pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright thrilled thousands of churchgoers yesterday morning in Washington, giving a sermon holding up Obama as a spiritual symbol of possibility.
World
China on Tuesday urged President-elect Barack Obama to work with Beijing to improve its occasionally tense military relationship with the United States, calling on the Pentagon to "remove obstacles."
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National
A relaxed and upbeat Barack Obama invoked the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. and lavished praise on two prominent Republicans in calling for a new spirit of bipartisanship.
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National
When President-elect Barack Obama takes his oath Jan. 20 as the 44th President of the United States, his hand will be on the same Bible that was used for President Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. Read More
When President-elect Barack Obama takes his oath Jan. 20 as the 44th President of the United States, his hand will be on the same Bible that was used for President Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. Read More
National
Thousands of travelers headed for Washington, D.C., hoping to witness history in the making at Obama's Inauguration won't be the only ones flocking to the nation's capital with a firm purpose this week. Read More
National
The dean of Washington National Cathedral calls it "one of those grace notes of history" -- the confluence, today and Tuesday, of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Barack Obama's Inauguration Day. Read More
National
At the start of Barack Obama's whistle-stop tour to Washington yesterday, the president-elect hailed the "outstanding" mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter. In Wilmington, he acknowledged Mayor James M. Baker by name.
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Opinion
The unchallenged article of faith is that the election of President Barack Obama fulfills Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream that the content of character should trump skin color. Read More
The unchallenged article of faith is that the election of President Barack Obama fulfills Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream that the content of character should trump skin color. Read More
Christian
The Associated Press is reporting that Bishop T.D. Jakes will preach at the private church service that President-elect Barack Obama will attend Tuesday before he is inaugurated. Read More
The Associated Press is reporting that Bishop T.D. Jakes will preach at the private church service that President-elect Barack Obama will attend Tuesday before he is inaugurated. Read More
Rick Warren has spent his entire career building a reputation as an Evangelical who doesn't cause the kind of outrage and protests that have greeted his selection to deliver the invocation at Barack Obama's Inauguration. Read More
African-American
Barack Obama's controversial former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, said Sunday that the lesson in Obama's rise to the White House is that black people shouldn't limit themselves - or allow others to. Read More
Barack Obama's controversial former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, said Sunday that the lesson in Obama's rise to the White House is that black people shouldn't limit themselves - or allow others to. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Israel plans to pull all of its troops out of the Gaza Strip by the time President-elect Barack Obama is inaugurated Tuesday, but only if Hamas militants hold their fire, Israeli officials said.
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Israel plans to pull all of its troops out of the Gaza Strip by the time President-elect Barack Obama is inaugurated Tuesday, but only if Hamas militants hold their fire, Israeli officials said.
National
Fresh off a rollicking celebration in the shadow of Abraham Lincoln, President-elect Barack Obama is shaping the final day of his pre-presidential life around another giant figure, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Fresh off a rollicking celebration in the shadow of Abraham Lincoln, President-elect Barack Obama is shaping the final day of his pre-presidential life around another giant figure, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Christian
Sports
fans who have followed Kurt Warner's pro football career know that the
man is a humble, God fearing player who always gives due credit to HIS
main man: Jesus Christ, whom Warner calls his Lord and Savior.
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Sports
fans who have followed Kurt Warner's pro football career know that the
man is a humble, God fearing player who always gives due credit to HIS
main man: Jesus Christ, whom Warner calls his Lord and Savior.
National
In many ways it is a typical map, showing states, highways, cities and streets. Read More
Christian
The howls came from the left and the right when President-elect Barack Obama announced that evangelist Rick Warren would give the opening prayer at Tuesday's presidential inauguration.
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The howls came from the left and the right when President-elect Barack Obama announced that evangelist Rick Warren would give the opening prayer at Tuesday's presidential inauguration.
National
The FBI said Saturday it is receiving more and more tips about suspicious activities and items as the inauguration approaches, though there have been no specific or credible threats. Read More
National
The incoming Obama administration is considering ways of using government capital to acquire bad assets and unclog the financial system, people familiar with the Obama team's thinking said on Saturday. Read More
National
Hate crimes experts and law enforcement officials are closely watching white supremacists across the country as Barack Obama prepares next week to be sworn in as the first black president of the United States. Read More
Hate crimes experts and law enforcement officials are closely watching white supremacists across the country as Barack Obama prepares next week to be sworn in as the first black president of the United States. Read More
In legal papers, Siohvaughn Wade alleges her husband abandoned his children, committed adultery, and infected her with an unspecified sexually transmitted disease. Read More
World
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Saturday Barack Obama had the "stench" of his predecessor as U.S. president and was at risk of being killed if he tries to change the American "empire." Read More
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Saturday Barack Obama had the "stench" of his predecessor as U.S. president and was at risk of being killed if he tries to change the American "empire." Read More
World
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Saturday he had noted "positive signals" about US president-elect Barack Obama but cautioned against "big expectations." Read More
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Saturday he had noted "positive signals" about US president-elect Barack Obama but cautioned against "big expectations." Read More
Christian
Johnny Hunt doesn't like to lose. In more than 30 years as a Baptist pastor, Hunt has gained a reputation for turning around struggling churches. Read More
Johnny Hunt doesn't like to lose. In more than 30 years as a Baptist pastor, Hunt has gained a reputation for turning around struggling churches. Read More
National
A Muslim scholar chosen to speak at President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural prayer service Wednesday is the leader of a group that federal prosecutors say has ties to terrorists.
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A Muslim scholar chosen to speak at President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural prayer service Wednesday is the leader of a group that federal prosecutors say has ties to terrorists.
World
In Kenya, where President-elect Barack Obama's father was born and raised, the U.S. inauguration is stirring up emotions, good and bad: Read More
National
Barack Obama's choice of the Rev. Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at Tuesday's inauguration has drawn complaints about Mr. Warren's outspoken opposition to same-sex marriage, but that ruckus shouldn't obscure the fact that this best-selling pastor of an Orange County, Calif., megachurch provided one of the most revelatory moments in the presidential campaign.
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Barack Obama's choice of the Rev. Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at Tuesday's inauguration has drawn complaints about Mr. Warren's outspoken opposition to same-sex marriage, but that ruckus shouldn't obscure the fact that this best-selling pastor of an Orange County, Calif., megachurch provided one of the most revelatory moments in the presidential campaign.
World
Russia and Ukraine announced a deal Sunday to end the bitter dispute that has blocked Russian natural gas from Europe for nearly two weeks and deeply shaken Europeans' trust in the two as reliable energy suppliers.
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Russia and Ukraine announced a deal Sunday to end the bitter dispute that has blocked Russian natural gas from Europe for nearly two weeks and deeply shaken Europeans' trust in the two as reliable energy suppliers.
National
Although he may not get to bed before 3 a.m., Barack Obama plans to make his first full day as president a jam-packed affair of prayer, diplomacy, war discussions and welcoming hundreds of visitors to the White House. Read More
National
All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique, and worthy of protection. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world.
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All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique, and worthy of protection. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world.
Christian
In the 1950s and '60s, god was a man named Alexander Scourby. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., of Greek immigrant parents and attended college in West Virginia, but he spoke in a "deep and resonant voice" (as Wikipedia puts it) and--here is the key point--with more than a touch of a British accent. Read More
Christian
Rick Warren, who has been under a cloud of controversy since it was announced that he will deliver the invocation at Barack Obama's inauguration, applauded the President-elect this week for also inviting the openly gay Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson to pray at the inaugural opening ceremony. Read More
Rick Warren, who has been under a cloud of controversy since it was announced that he will deliver the invocation at Barack Obama's inauguration, applauded the President-elect this week for also inviting the openly gay Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson to pray at the inaugural opening ceremony. Read More
National
A federal judge on Thursday refused to order the words "so help me God" taken out of President-elect Barack Obama's oath of office next week or to prevent ministers from praying at the inauguration celebration.
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A federal judge on Thursday refused to order the words "so help me God" taken out of President-elect Barack Obama's oath of office next week or to prevent ministers from praying at the inauguration celebration.
National
Where will President Barack Obama attend church in Washington? Thanks to revelations about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his former pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ (UCC) in Chicago, Mr. Obama's church shopping requires more careful political contemplation than a new president typically needs. Read More
Where will President Barack Obama attend church in Washington? Thanks to revelations about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his former pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ (UCC) in Chicago, Mr. Obama's church shopping requires more careful political contemplation than a new president typically needs. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Israeli forces pounded dozens of Hamas targets early Saturday as the army kept up pressure on the Islamic militant group ahead of a crucial vote on whether to end Israel's punishing three-week-long campaign against Gaza's rulers. Read More
Israeli forces pounded dozens of Hamas targets early Saturday as the army kept up pressure on the Islamic militant group ahead of a crucial vote on whether to end Israel's punishing three-week-long campaign against Gaza's rulers. Read More
National
Racine Mayor Gary Becker's plans to attend Tuesday's inauguration have been canceled after he was charged in an Internet sex sting. Read More
Racine Mayor Gary Becker's plans to attend Tuesday's inauguration have been canceled after he was charged in an Internet sex sting. Read More
National
Nearly halfway through his victory speech on Election Night in Chicago's Grant Park, Barack Obama reached out to those Americans who had voted for his opponent, John McCain. Read More
National
Barack Obama's election dealt a blow to abortion opponents, who now have less hope of overturning Roe v. Wade during his term. Read More
Christian
The continent's man of the moment and President of Ghana, Prof. John Atta Mills, must be a typical African afterall. There is a place for God and the spiritual in his life.
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The continent's man of the moment and President of Ghana, Prof. John Atta Mills, must be a typical African afterall. There is a place for God and the spiritual in his life.
Life
His memories of Helen Keller are vivid, if not entirely favorable: She had big hands, a forceful personality, and not much of a sense of humor.
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His memories of Helen Keller are vivid, if not entirely favorable: She had big hands, a forceful personality, and not much of a sense of humor.