For 40 years, the Rev. Charles Cowan has been preaching that God wants
Christians to prosper. So he's not about to change the message, no
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November 2009 Archives
Sports
Even more perplexing than Tiger Woods' strange behavior early Friday morning is that of his elegant and discreet wife, Elin Nordegren. Jacob Bernstein on the couple's once seemingly perfect relationship. Read More
Even more perplexing than Tiger Woods' strange behavior early Friday morning is that of his elegant and discreet wife, Elin Nordegren. Jacob Bernstein on the couple's once seemingly perfect relationship. Read More
Golf
Police are still trying to get Tiger Woods to open up about his car accident early Friday morning. In a statement issued by the Florida Highway Patrol Monday, spokeswoman Kim Montes says that repeated tries to interview the famed golfer, 33, have failed. Read More
Police are still trying to get Tiger Woods to open up about his car accident early Friday morning. In a statement issued by the Florida Highway Patrol Monday, spokeswoman Kim Montes says that repeated tries to interview the famed golfer, 33, have failed. Read More
Golf
TMZ now has an eyewitness account of what happened immediately following Tiger Woods' car accident.
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TMZ now has an eyewitness account of what happened immediately following Tiger Woods' car accident.
National
The Republican rank and file is largely in sync with GOP lawmakers in their staunch opposition to efforts by President Obama and Democrats to enact major health-care legislation, but a new Washington Post poll also reveals deep dissatisfaction among GOP voters with the party's leadership as well as ideological and generational differences that may prove big obstacles to the party's plans for reclaiming power. Read More
National
Presidential politics is about storytelling. Presented with a vivid storyline, voters naturally tend to fit every new event or piece of information into a picture that is already neatly framed in their minds. Read More
Presidential politics is about storytelling. Presented with a vivid storyline, voters naturally tend to fit every new event or piece of information into a picture that is already neatly framed in their minds. Read More
Life
The smug shoppers who stayed at home for Black Friday are now swinging into action for Cyber Monday. Shop.org says 96.5 million Americans plan to shop on Cyber Monday today, an increase of 11 million over last year, citing this Bigresearch survey. Read More
The smug shoppers who stayed at home for Black Friday are now swinging into action for Cyber Monday. Shop.org says 96.5 million Americans plan to shop on Cyber Monday today, an increase of 11 million over last year, citing this Bigresearch survey. Read More
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Before the season, Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said the Crimson Tide's proud legacy wouldn't be restored until the team won a Southeastern Conference title or a national championship.
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World No. 1 superstar Serena Williams has been fined a record $175,000 and placed on a two-year Grand Slam probation for her September outburst at the U.S. Open.
Offbeat
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Christian
A minister in Maryland is taking his message of peace from the pulpit to the juke joint. Anthony C. Muse, who also is a state Senator representing Prince George's County, said when it comes to his personal anti-violence message he's willing to do whatever it takes to get the word out. Read More
A minister in Maryland is taking his message of peace from the pulpit to the juke joint. Anthony C. Muse, who also is a state Senator representing Prince George's County, said when it comes to his personal anti-violence message he's willing to do whatever it takes to get the word out. Read More
National
President Barack Obama's traditional Thanksgiving Day proclamation this year was anything but traditional. Read More
President Barack Obama's traditional Thanksgiving Day proclamation this year was anything but traditional. Read More
Christian
Step 1 - God's Purpose: Peace & Eternal Life.
God loves you, and He wants you to live in peace with Him and to receive eternal life.
The Bible Says..."Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1
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Christian
Members of one of America's oldest Protestant churches in New York offered a public apology Friday for massacring and displacing Native Americans 400 years ago. Read More
Members of one of America's oldest Protestant churches in New York offered a public apology Friday for massacring and displacing Native Americans 400 years ago. Read More
Christian
To many, she is simply known as the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., the five-year-old cuddled in her mother's lap at her father's funeral in 1968. Read More
To many, she is simply known as the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., the five-year-old cuddled in her mother's lap at her father's funeral in 1968. Read More
World
The head of a development charity in the Democratic Republic of Congo has appealed for prayers as a government crackdown on rebel forces threatens to jeopardize peace and stability in the eastern area of the country. Read More
Christian
Pastor Matt Chandler, the head pastor of acclaimed of the multi-site, Village Church, in Highland, Texas, recently confirmed via his Twitter feed that, "I have a small mass In my frontal lobe" followed by, "I have a date with the neurosurgeon early next week." Read More
Pastor Matt Chandler, the head pastor of acclaimed of the multi-site, Village Church, in Highland, Texas, recently confirmed via his Twitter feed that, "I have a small mass In my frontal lobe" followed by, "I have a date with the neurosurgeon early next week." Read More
Opinion
Is The New York Times trying to tell us something? Just eleven days after running a story on gender-bending teenagers on the front page of its "Style" section, the paper is back with yet another front page story in the same section, this time on gender-bending young adults. The articles even cite the same psychologist as authority. What's going on here? Read More
Is The New York Times trying to tell us something? Just eleven days after running a story on gender-bending teenagers on the front page of its "Style" section, the paper is back with yet another front page story in the same section, this time on gender-bending young adults. The articles even cite the same psychologist as authority. What's going on here? Read More
National
For the 118th time, The Salvation Army has kicked off its annual Red Kettle Christmas campaign. This year, however, may prove to be much different from years past with the implementation of modern day technologies. Read More
For the 118th time, The Salvation Army has kicked off its annual Red Kettle Christmas campaign. This year, however, may prove to be much different from years past with the implementation of modern day technologies. Read More
Christian
A school of ministry in Redding, Calif., is a little off the usual
model. Rather than kick you out if you mess up while trying some new
way to expel the darkness, Bethel School of Supernatural Ministries insists you experiment, for the glory of God.
(Pictured: William & Catherine Booth)
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A school of ministry in Redding, Calif., is a little off the usual
model. Rather than kick you out if you mess up while trying some new
way to expel the darkness, Bethel School of Supernatural Ministries insists you experiment, for the glory of God.(Pictured: William & Catherine Booth)
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Christian
Justin Matheny was relieved when his mother decided to leave her job as a middle school principal, but it eventually meant having to choose whether to attend mom's or dad's church on Sundays. Read More
National
Irene Ericksen and Danielle Ruedt, two members of a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) team that evaluated studies of sex education programs have raised alarms, according to a World Net Daily (WND) report. Read More
Irene Ericksen and Danielle Ruedt, two members of a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) team that evaluated studies of sex education programs have raised alarms, according to a World Net Daily (WND) report. Read More
National
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Working against a recent forecast of rain and an overnight low of 38 degrees, members of Rescue's Foothills United Methodist Church hustled to ready shelter for El Dorado County's homeless residents.
National
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A south Georgia man charged with attacking a woman outside a Clayton County Cracker Barrel is scheduled to return to court Monday.
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President Barack Obama will address the nation on his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Sports
Tiger Woods, who rarely has shared anything about his personal life during a golf career that has made him the highest-paid athlete in the world, finally broke his silence Sunday about his car crash in the wee hours of Friday morning. Read More
Tiger Woods, who rarely has shared anything about his personal life during a golf career that has made him the highest-paid athlete in the world, finally broke his silence Sunday about his car crash in the wee hours of Friday morning. Read More
National
Growing ranks of U.S. citizens are heading to street corners and home improvement store parking lots to find day-labor work usually done by illegal immigrants. Read More
Entertainment
Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr. is lending his talent and good name to a faith-based movie about love and forgiveness. Read More
Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr. is lending his talent and good name to a faith-based movie about love and forgiveness. Read More
National
Sens. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) voiced their concerns Sunday about the war in Afghanistan, its cost, and the troop increase that President Obama is expected to announce on Tuesday. Read More
Health
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On the eve of World AIDS Day, the troubling incidence of AIDS among African- American women serves as a reminder of how far we must travel to effectively manage this disease, writes Dr. Sam Ho at BuffaloNews.com.
Home
A convicted felon granted clemency nine years ago by former Arkansas Governor and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is wanted for questioning in the shooting deaths of four police officers in Washington state.
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A convicted felon granted clemency nine years ago by former Arkansas Governor and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is wanted for questioning in the shooting deaths of four police officers in Washington state.
Home
The White House staff member whose job was to supervise the guest list for state dinners and clear invitees into the events says she was stripped of most of her responsibilities earlier this year, prompting her to resign last June.
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Entertainment
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Oprah Winfrey will spend at least part of the holidays back at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. filming a primetime special that features an interview with the first couple as its centerpiece.
Sports
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His platinum-plated persona may be less lustrous for declining to cooperate with police, but Tiger Woods will take a huge hit to his wallet if he doesn't come clean to fans about his Florida car crash, say Boston sports and entertainment crisis managers.
National
Two senators said Sunday that authorities should pursue criminal charges against the Virginia couple who crashed last week's state dinner at the White House. Read More
Two senators said Sunday that authorities should pursue criminal charges against the Virginia couple who crashed last week's state dinner at the White House. Read More
Christian
A Nevada pastor is asking parishioners to pray for the capture of a 700-pound bear that has wreaked havoc on homes and property in Incline Village, including a local church. Read More
Business
The invitations went out just before Thanksgiving, but by the end of the holiday weekend the White House has confirmed that President Obama's jobs summit on Thursday will include about 130 business leaders, union chiefs, academics, mayors and representatives of nonprofit groups. Read More
Sports
TMZ.com said Florida state police are seeking a search warrant for Tiger Woods' medical records related to his SUV crash. Read More
Finances
Go ahead. Break the chains. Stop paying on your mortgage if you owe more than the house is worth. And most important: Don't feel guilty about it. Don't think you're doing something morally wrong. Read More
African-American
Like many of you, I read about the young man who was shot close to St. James Cathedral, his name was Max Gasoi and he was 21. According to a story penned by Mike Carter in the Seattle Times:
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Technology
You won't catch New York Times best-selling author John Lescroart reading an electronic book anytime soon. "I'm a hold-a-book-in-your-hands kind of guy and likely will remain that way," Lescroart said recently. Read More
Eye on Africa
The EU's anti-piracy force says Somali pirates have seized a super
tanker carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to the United States. Read More
Christian
California is investigating several companies suspected of bilking
churches nationwide of hundreds of thousands of dollars through
fraudulent computer leasing schemes, authorities said Nov. 20. Read More
Home
For 40 years, the Rev. Charles Cowan has been preaching that God wants Christians to prosper. So he's not about to change the message, no matter how bad the economy looks.
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For 40 years, the Rev. Charles Cowan has been preaching that God wants Christians to prosper. So he's not about to change the message, no matter how bad the economy looks.
Sports
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As you all know, I had a single-car accident earlier this week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I'm pretty sore.
Christian
"I'm not pro-life, I'm whole-life." Read More
Christian
Urbana 09, one of the country's largest student missions conferences, expects more than 20,000 people from every state and many nations next month at its 22nd triennial event in St. Louis. Read More
Urbana 09, one of the country's largest student missions conferences, expects more than 20,000 people from every state and many nations next month at its 22nd triennial event in St. Louis. Read More
Christian
On the first day of her college internship in the late summer of 2007, Jenna Liao waited amid the baggage carousels of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Just 21 and newly assigned to an agency that helps refugees, she had been told only to expect a family of 10 from Myanmar.
(Pictured: Jenna Liao, center, eating with a Bhutanese family on Thanksgiving)
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On the first day of her college internship in the late summer of 2007, Jenna Liao waited amid the baggage carousels of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Just 21 and newly assigned to an agency that helps refugees, she had been told only to expect a family of 10 from Myanmar.(Pictured: Jenna Liao, center, eating with a Bhutanese family on Thanksgiving)
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Music
Fred Hammond was ready to give up. The basic bass guitar his mother had given to him to play at church was sitting under his bed, unused. After a few months, his frustrated mother, Mildred Hammond, asked him why. Read More
Fred Hammond was ready to give up. The basic bass guitar his mother had given to him to play at church was sitting under his bed, unused. After a few months, his frustrated mother, Mildred Hammond, asked him why. Read More
Opinion
Recently, the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington warned the District of
Columbia that its proposal to legalize same-sex "marriage" could
"adversely impact" many of its poorest citizens. Read More
Recently, the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington warned the District of
Columbia that its proposal to legalize same-sex "marriage" could
"adversely impact" many of its poorest citizens. Read More
Christian
A Yale librarian who cast doubt last year on the origins of the Serenity Prayer, adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous and reprinted on countless knickknacks, says new evidence has persuaded him to retain the famed Protestant theologian Reinhold Niebuhr as the author in the next edition of The Yale Book of Quotations. Read More
A Yale librarian who cast doubt last year on the origins of the Serenity Prayer, adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous and reprinted on countless knickknacks, says new evidence has persuaded him to retain the famed Protestant theologian Reinhold Niebuhr as the author in the next edition of The Yale Book of Quotations. Read More
National
The divorce rate in the armed forces continues to edge higher, despite efforts by the military to help struggling couples. Read More
National
Osama bin Laden was unquestionably within reach of U.S. troops in the mountains of Tora Bora when American military leaders made the crucial and costly decision not to pursue the terrorist leader with massive force, a Senate report says. Read More
Osama bin Laden was unquestionably within reach of U.S. troops in the mountains of Tora Bora when American military leaders made the crucial and costly decision not to pursue the terrorist leader with massive force, a Senate report says. Read More
National
The 60 votes aren't there any more. With the Senate set to begin debate Monday on health care overhaul, the all-hands-on-deck Democratic coalition that allowed the bill to advance is fracturing. Read More
The 60 votes aren't there any more. With the Senate set to begin debate Monday on health care overhaul, the all-hands-on-deck Democratic coalition that allowed the bill to advance is fracturing. Read More
National
With food stamp use at record highs and climbing every month, a program once scorned as a failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight Americans and one in four children. Read More
With food stamp use at record highs and climbing every month, a program once scorned as a failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight Americans and one in four children. Read More
Sports
Oregon State gave the first fan something to cheer about. Seth Tarver (FSY) scored 18 points and the Beavers beat George Washington 64-57 on Saturday, with President Obama and his family watching from courtside in the half-full Smith Center. Read More
Oregon State gave the first fan something to cheer about. Seth Tarver (FSY) scored 18 points and the Beavers beat George Washington 64-57 on Saturday, with President Obama and his family watching from courtside in the half-full Smith Center. Read More
Education
Ariana Leonard's high school students shuffled in their seats, eagerly awaiting a cue from their Spanish teacher that the assignment would begin. "Take out your cell phones," she said in Spanish. Read More
Ariana Leonard's high school students shuffled in their seats, eagerly awaiting a cue from their Spanish teacher that the assignment would begin. "Take out your cell phones," she said in Spanish. Read More
Sports
Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin, are expected to talk to police for the first time Sunday, breaking a two-day silence that has only fueled speculation about his early morning accident, why he left the house at that hour, where he was going and whether an argument preceded the crash. Read More
Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin, are expected to talk to police for the first time Sunday, breaking a two-day silence that has only fueled speculation about his early morning accident, why he left the house at that hour, where he was going and whether an argument preceded the crash. Read More
Business
The Obama administration, battling a foreclosure crisis that shows no signs of relenting, will step up pressure on mortgage companies to do more to help people remain in their homes, officials said Saturday. Read More
The Obama administration, battling a foreclosure crisis that shows no signs of relenting, will step up pressure on mortgage companies to do more to help people remain in their homes, officials said Saturday. Read More
National
Gov. Jan Brewer said she isn't going to play "word games" with holiday decorations in the state Capitol's Executive Tower lobby. Read More
Gov. Jan Brewer said she isn't going to play "word games" with holiday decorations in the state Capitol's Executive Tower lobby. Read More
Sports
As he jogged into the roar of a stadium record 90,907 fans on Saturday, Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes stopped, looked around the stadium and dropped to his knees. Read More
As he jogged into the roar of a stadium record 90,907 fans on Saturday, Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes stopped, looked around the stadium and dropped to his knees. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Iran's parliament passed a law on Sunday earmarking $20 million to support terrorist groups opposing the West and investigate alleged US and British plots against the Islamic Republic. Read More
Eye on Africa
Zimbabwe's prime minister said Sunday he is thankful for South African
efforts to help rescue his coalition government, and he said South
Africa's president is expected to visit the troubled neighboring
country next week. Read More
Entertainment
GRAMMY, AMA and five-time Dove Award-winning "Group of the Year," Casting Crowns (Beach Street/Reunion Records) logs a new sales milestone with this week's blockbuster debut of its fourth studio album, Until The Whole World Hears.
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GRAMMY, AMA and five-time Dove Award-winning "Group of the Year," Casting Crowns (Beach Street/Reunion Records) logs a new sales milestone with this week's blockbuster debut of its fourth studio album, Until The Whole World Hears.
Christian
Attorneys for Brenda Lamothe, the reverend who has taken First AME
Church Pastor and head John J. Hunter to court over allegations of
sexual harassment, on Friday released evidence they say proves Lamothe
was being employed by the church at the time she alleges Hunter coerced
her to have sex as part of "God's will." Read More
Attorneys for Brenda Lamothe, the reverend who has taken First AME
Church Pastor and head John J. Hunter to court over allegations of
sexual harassment, on Friday released evidence they say proves Lamothe
was being employed by the church at the time she alleges Hunter coerced
her to have sex as part of "God's will." Read More
Sports
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Tiger Woods did not suffer facial lacerations from a car accident. They were inflicted by his wife, Elin Nordegren -- according to a conversation Woods had Friday after the accident.
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UPDATE, 7:23 PM: A source familiar with the situation tells the Huffington Post that Woods and his wife were arguing about his alleged affair prior to the accident.
National
The District of Columbia Council is expected to vote next week to
legalize same-sex marriage in the nation's capital. While Congress
could use its power to overturn the law, local and national factors
appeared to be aligned against any effort to do so. Read More
The District of Columbia Council is expected to vote next week to
legalize same-sex marriage in the nation's capital. While Congress
could use its power to overturn the law, local and national factors
appeared to be aligned against any effort to do so. Read More
Christian
More than 150 years ago hundreds of people sold all their possessions,
dressed in white, and waited on hilltops for the end of the world. They
were following the teaching of a prophetic fanatic who thought he had
calculated when the end would come. Read More
More than 150 years ago hundreds of people sold all their possessions,
dressed in white, and waited on hilltops for the end of the world. They
were following the teaching of a prophetic fanatic who thought he had
calculated when the end would come. Read More
National
Planned Parenthood recently dropped its lawsuit against a former employee who quit after she "had a change of heart" on the issue of abortion.
(Pictured: Abby Johnson stands with 40 Days for Life Director, Shawn Carney)
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Planned Parenthood recently dropped its lawsuit against a former employee who quit after she "had a change of heart" on the issue of abortion.(Pictured: Abby Johnson stands with 40 Days for Life Director, Shawn Carney)
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Christian
Former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard informed his supporters this week that the prayer meetings he's been holding at his house are not the gatherings of a new church. Read More
Former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard informed his supporters this week that the prayer meetings he's been holding at his house are not the gatherings of a new church. Read More
Christian
Frank Page, who serves as vice president of evangelization for the North American Mission Board and served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2006-2008 has asked for prayer for himself and his family in the death of his daughter, Melissa.
Frank Page, who serves as vice president of evangelization for the North American Mission Board and served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2006-2008 has asked for prayer for himself and his family in the death of his daughter, Melissa. (Pictured: Dr. Frank Page, with daughter, Melissa)
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Music
In the days leading up to Kirk Franklin's "Fight of Your Life Health Tour" last Sunday, I heard that some people expected the Gospel recording artist to perform only three or four songs and give his health message. That prediction was wrong. Read More
In the days leading up to Kirk Franklin's "Fight of Your Life Health Tour" last Sunday, I heard that some people expected the Gospel recording artist to perform only three or four songs and give his health message. That prediction was wrong. Read More
Christian
With honor and yet remorse, the leaders of Victory Christian Center
told the congregation Sunday morning of the passing of Pastor Billy Joe
Daugherty. He was 57.
(Pictured: Billy Joe Daugherty and wife, Sharon.)
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With honor and yet remorse, the leaders of Victory Christian Center
told the congregation Sunday morning of the passing of Pastor Billy Joe
Daugherty. He was 57.(Pictured: Billy Joe Daugherty and wife, Sharon.)
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Christian
A Chinese court sentenced the pastor and leaders of a 50,000-member megachurch in northeastern China to prison, rights groups reported Thursday.
(Pictured: Senior Pastors Yang Rongli (L) and Wang Xiaoguang (R)) Read More
A Chinese court sentenced the pastor and leaders of a 50,000-member megachurch in northeastern China to prison, rights groups reported Thursday.(Pictured: Senior Pastors Yang Rongli (L) and Wang Xiaoguang (R)) Read More
Christian
Members of one of America's oldest Protestant churches officially
apologized Friday -- for the first time -- for massacring and displacing
Native Americans 400 years ago. (Pictured: Curtis Zunigha and Charles Morris shake hands after an exchange of symbolic gifts) Read More
Members of one of America's oldest Protestant churches officially
apologized Friday -- for the first time -- for massacring and displacing
Native Americans 400 years ago. (Pictured: Curtis Zunigha and Charles Morris shake hands after an exchange of symbolic gifts) Read More
National
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania wants to talk about health care, Medicare, children's insurance, a public option -- anything but abortion. Read More
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania wants to talk about health care, Medicare, children's insurance, a public option -- anything but abortion. Read More
World
Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on
the third day of the annual hajj on Friday as Muslims around the world
began celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the
Islamic calendar. Read More
Vast crowds of pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on
the third day of the annual hajj on Friday as Muslims around the world
began celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the
Islamic calendar. Read More
National
Hundreds, if not thousands, of lobbyists are likely to be ejected from federal advisory panels as part of a little-noticed initiative by the Obama administration to curb K Street's influence in Washington, according to White House officials and lobbying experts. Read More
Hundreds, if not thousands, of lobbyists are likely to be ejected from federal advisory panels as part of a little-noticed initiative by the Obama administration to curb K Street's influence in Washington, according to White House officials and lobbying experts. Read More
Entertainment
According to TMZ, Tyler Perry has been named in a lawsuit by the estate of the late gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James for allegedly lifting an entire verse of James' song for his film "Madea Goes to Jail. Read More
According to TMZ, Tyler Perry has been named in a lawsuit by the estate of the late gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James for allegedly lifting an entire verse of James' song for his film "Madea Goes to Jail. Read More
World
A Vatican scholar claims to have deciphered the "death certificate" imprinted on the Shroud of Turin, or Holy Shroud, a linen cloth revered by Christians and held by many to bear the image of the crucified Jesus. Read More
Sports
Tiger Woods was injured early Friday when he lost control of his SUV outside his Florida mansion, and a local police chief said Woods' wife used a golf club to smash out the back window to help get him out. Read More
Tiger Woods was injured early Friday when he lost control of his SUV outside his Florida mansion, and a local police chief said Woods' wife used a golf club to smash out the back window to help get him out. Read More
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Comedian Steve Harvey Returns to Host This Spectacular Event, Airing Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 8 p.m.; Special Performances By Fantasia and Her Mother Diane Barrino Barber, Anthony Hamilton and His Wife Tarsha Hamilton, GRAMMY(TM) Award Winners BeBe and CeCe Winans, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price, Tamia, and More
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To put Christmas back into the holiday season, tens of thousands of Christians will be wearing buttons that read, "It's OK, Wish Me A Merry Christmas."
Entertainment
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Larry Ross, a Christian PR man extraordinaire, has been working to take 'The Road' to a religious audience in search of buzz, box office and discussion
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With so many people focused on Black Friday deals, some people are asking what the season of giving is really all about.
Entertainment
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Bill Cosby has taken his quest for African-American self-improvement into a new venue: rap music.
Technology
In October, Mac US retail desktop computer revenue share was 47.71, percent up from 33.44 percent a year earlier, according to NPD. It's a stunning number, given just how many Windows PC companies combined command so much more market share, while competing for the same revenue share. Read More
In October, Mac US retail desktop computer revenue share was 47.71, percent up from 33.44 percent a year earlier, according to NPD. It's a stunning number, given just how many Windows PC companies combined command so much more market share, while competing for the same revenue share. Read More
Eye on Africa
A 16-year-old Christian girl from southern Sudan said Friday she was
lashed 50 times for wearing a skirt deemed indecent by authorities in
the north who enforce a strict version of Islamic law. Read More
Christian
What began as a small revival led by five Bishop College preachers and one guest speaker ended its historic 17-year run with more than 13,000 people in attendance and an unparalleled $216,000 in donations. Read More
What began as a small revival led by five Bishop College preachers and one guest speaker ended its historic 17-year run with more than 13,000 people in attendance and an unparalleled $216,000 in donations. Read More
Culture
Older Americans who were raised on stories of the Great Depression and acquired lifelong habits of thrift now find themselves crowding soup kitchens and food pantries in greater numbers for the first time after seeing retirement funds, second jobs and nest eggs wiped out by recession. Read More
Older Americans who were raised on stories of the Great Depression and acquired lifelong habits of thrift now find themselves crowding soup kitchens and food pantries in greater numbers for the first time after seeing retirement funds, second jobs and nest eggs wiped out by recession. Read More
World
A Russian news agency has reported that 22 people have been killed and dozens injured in the derailment of a passenger train headed from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Read More
National
This time, the picture is the story. After the Secret Service insisted that President Barack Obama was never endangered by a security breach that allowed a couple to crash his first state dinner, the White House has released a photo showing that not only did the pair get close to Obama, they actually shook hands and talked to him. Read More
This time, the picture is the story. After the Secret Service insisted that President Barack Obama was never endangered by a security breach that allowed a couple to crash his first state dinner, the White House has released a photo showing that not only did the pair get close to Obama, they actually shook hands and talked to him. Read More
Health
Stuffed with stuffing, filled with turkey, crammed with cookies, and saturated with alcohol. Now what? Read More
Stuffed with stuffing, filled with turkey, crammed with cookies, and saturated with alcohol. Now what? Read More
Sports
There are plenty of vivid details from the car crash that sent Tiger Woods to the hospital: His SUV hit a fire hydrant and a tree; his lips were cut and he had blood in his mouth; his wife smashed a rear window with a golf club to get him out; he briefly lost consciousness. Read More
There are plenty of vivid details from the car crash that sent Tiger Woods to the hospital: His SUV hit a fire hydrant and a tree; his lips were cut and he had blood in his mouth; his wife smashed a rear window with a golf club to get him out; he briefly lost consciousness. Read More
Entertainment
ABC says Chris Brown will appear on its "20/20" newsmagazine Dec. 11. In what's billed as an in-depth interview, the singer will discuss his assault of ex-girlfriend and recording superstar Rihanna in February. He is on probation for the beating. Read More
ABC says Chris Brown will appear on its "20/20" newsmagazine Dec. 11. In what's billed as an in-depth interview, the singer will discuss his assault of ex-girlfriend and recording superstar Rihanna in February. He is on probation for the beating. Read More
Finances
Abu Dhabi, Dubai's oil-rich neighbor, will "pick and choose" which of Dubai's assets to underwrite, Reuters reported, citing an unidentified Abu Dhabi official. Read More
Sports
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Frustration got the best of Browns coach Eric Mangini, who now regrets suggesting the Detroit Lions faked injuries.
Business
Retailers reported "strong" shopper traffic on Black Friday as discounts on televisions, toys and computers drew budget-conscious crowds across the U.S., the National Retail Federation said. Read More
Retailers reported "strong" shopper traffic on Black Friday as discounts on televisions, toys and computers drew budget-conscious crowds across the U.S., the National Retail Federation said. Read More
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Think nothing is there when Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young looks downfield and sees his receivers covered?
Vince Young has won his last eight starts for the Titans, including four in a row this season.
Sports
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The Buffalo Bills consider two-time Super Bowl-winner Mike Shanahan a legitimate candidate to be their next head coach.
Sports
You can make a case for Peyton Manning winning a record fourth MVP award and win the argument.
Brett Favre has thrown just three interceptions this season a career-low after 10 games.
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Sports
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Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams Tuesday, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries have resigned and that he is examining potential rule changes "to reduce head impacts."
Sports
In this photo taken Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009, San Francisco 49ers football player Vernon Davis, right, learns the game of curling from Brian Zaitz, of the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club, in San Jose, Calif.
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Second Coming Watch/World
Iran is not as great a threat to global security as other nuclear-proliferating countries such as North Korea and Pakistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told European Jewish leaders in a meeting in Moscow on Thursday afternoon. Read More
Iran is not as great a threat to global security as other nuclear-proliferating countries such as North Korea and Pakistan, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told European Jewish leaders in a meeting in Moscow on Thursday afternoon. Read More
Sports
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Armando Palacios agrees with the growing chorus of Dallas Cowboys fans who think owner Jerry Jones needs a permanent spot for a U.S. flag inside his nearly $1.2 billion stadium.
Christian
At first, Michael Morris didn't even notice the graffiti. It was only after the pastor at First Baptist Church - a 183-year-old institution founded by a dozen slaves who escaped to Toronto on the underground railway - walked over to Chinatown to grab a snack that he saw the words scrawled across on the church's two entrances. Read More
At first, Michael Morris didn't even notice the graffiti. It was only after the pastor at First Baptist Church - a 183-year-old institution founded by a dozen slaves who escaped to Toronto on the underground railway - walked over to Chinatown to grab a snack that he saw the words scrawled across on the church's two entrances. Read More
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Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident early Friday outside his Florida mansion, and a local police chief said his wife used a golf club to smash out the back window and help get the world's No. 1 golfer out of the SUV.
Home
The holiday shopping season is kicking into full force now that Thanksgiving is here. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, some may prefer to stay home and do their shopping online. Read More
The holiday shopping season is kicking into full force now that Thanksgiving is here. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, some may prefer to stay home and do their shopping online. Read More
Christian
Americans love Thanksgiving. It's a special time to gather with family and friends, share a delicious meal, watch parades and football, and take an afternoon nap. Thanksgiving is also the perfect time to acknowledge God's presence in our lives and thank Him for the countless blessings He gives to us. Read More
Christian
The Southern Baptist Convention's international mission agency will cut its overseas force by as many as 600 missionaries in 2010. Read More
Culture
The sign sits propped on a wooden chair, inviting all comers: "Ask an Atheist." Whenever a student gets within a few feet, Anastasia Bodnar waves and smiles, trying to make a good first impression before eyes drift down to a word many Americans rank down there with "socialist." Read More
The sign sits propped on a wooden chair, inviting all comers: "Ask an Atheist." Whenever a student gets within a few feet, Anastasia Bodnar waves and smiles, trying to make a good first impression before eyes drift down to a word many Americans rank down there with "socialist." Read More
National
Dr. Alveda King, Pastoral Associate of Priests for Life, reacted today to the case of an African American teenager who is suing a Michigan doctor for an alleged forced abortion. Read More
Dr. Alveda King, Pastoral Associate of Priests for Life, reacted today to the case of an African American teenager who is suing a Michigan doctor for an alleged forced abortion. Read More
Christian
On Saturday, November 28th, at 11:00 a.m. families will gather in Daley Plaza, at Dearborn and Washington Streets in downtown Chicago, to celebrate the annual dedication of the Chicago Nativity Scene. Read More
On Saturday, November 28th, at 11:00 a.m. families will gather in Daley Plaza, at Dearborn and Washington Streets in downtown Chicago, to celebrate the annual dedication of the Chicago Nativity Scene. Read More
Opinion
This Thanksgiving Day recalls another Thanksgiving many years ago-the
happy hours I spent with my children and grandchildren. Over turkey and
dressing, I decided to quiz my then 8-year-old grandson, as proud
grandparents often do. Read More
This Thanksgiving Day recalls another Thanksgiving many years ago-the
happy hours I spent with my children and grandchildren. Over turkey and
dressing, I decided to quiz my then 8-year-old grandson, as proud
grandparents often do. Read More
Opinion
Psalm 50 At first glance, the words sacrifice and thanksgiving have little
connection, yet Scripture combines them in one phrase. Sacrifice brings
to mind images of painful relinquishment or costly service, whereas
thanksgiving conveys a joyous response prompted by overflowing
abundance and blessings. Read More
Psalm 50 At first glance, the words sacrifice and thanksgiving have little
connection, yet Scripture combines them in one phrase. Sacrifice brings
to mind images of painful relinquishment or costly service, whereas
thanksgiving conveys a joyous response prompted by overflowing
abundance and blessings. Read More
National
There are two conversation topics that are always best avoided in
polite social settings: Politics and religion. But for politicos, is
that really possible? Is talking politics at the Thanksgiving table a
"do" or a "don't"? Read More
There are two conversation topics that are always best avoided in
polite social settings: Politics and religion. But for politicos, is
that really possible? Is talking politics at the Thanksgiving table a
"do" or a "don't"? Read More
Opinion
One insight distinguished Barack Obama from the other presidential
candidates last year. While he lacked experience or a special grasp of
issues, Mr. Obama said he uniquely understood what ails Washington, and
what was causing the endless squabbling and bitter stalemate on
important issues. Read More
One insight distinguished Barack Obama from the other presidential
candidates last year. While he lacked experience or a special grasp of
issues, Mr. Obama said he uniquely understood what ails Washington, and
what was causing the endless squabbling and bitter stalemate on
important issues. Read More
Technology
Is the beleaguered video-game industry about to blast, sing and leap its way to a comeback? That all depends on how its blockbuster titles perform over the next several weeks, starting with Activision's Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, expected to be the biggest-selling game of the year. Released Nov. 10, it did $550 million in business its first five days in the U.S. and United Kingdom.
(Pictured: A Scene from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare)
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Is the beleaguered video-game industry about to blast, sing and leap its way to a comeback? That all depends on how its blockbuster titles perform over the next several weeks, starting with Activision's Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, expected to be the biggest-selling game of the year. Released Nov. 10, it did $550 million in business its first five days in the U.S. and United Kingdom. (Pictured: A Scene from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare)
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Health
Seven and a half months into Ta-Shai Pendleton's first pregnancy, her child was stillborn. Then in early 2008, she bore a daughter prematurely.
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Health
Let us give thanks -- and pass the Purell.
Your family might be sharing more than turkey and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. Swine flu may also be on the table -- and at crowded airports and shopping malls.
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National
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The Secret Service is investigating how a Virginia couple slipped through security checkpoints and crashed President Obama's first state dinner this week, Ed Donovan, a spokesman for the agency, said Thursday.
Technology
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Google is running advertisements to explain the appearance of racist and anti-Semitic material in search results, including a picture which depicts US First Lady Michelle Obama as a monkey.
Entertainment
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Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Jealous and Dr. Ronald Walters, professor emeritus of government and politics at the University of Maryland, are the scheduled guests on this week's edition of Washington Watch with Roland Martin, which airs on TV One Sunday, Nov. 29 at 11 AM, repeating at 5 PM Sunday and 6 AM Monday, Nov. 30 (all times ET).
Life
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Ocean-view rooms steps from the sand at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort are selling for $265 on a mid-November Monday. But this one costs just 25 cents daily, plus tax, in a special deal.
World
It read like a muckraking expose: A magazine revealed a system of secret detention centers in Beijing where Chinese citizens are forcibly held and sometimes beaten to prevent them from lodging formal complaints with the central government. Read More
It read like a muckraking expose: A magazine revealed a system of secret detention centers in Beijing where Chinese citizens are forcibly held and sometimes beaten to prevent them from lodging formal complaints with the central government. Read More
World
Cuba began its biggest military maneuvers in five years on Thursday, saying they were needed to prepare for a possible invasion by the United States. Read More
Business
Dubai's move to suspend payments on its Dubai World conglomerate's debt was "carefully planned" and done in full knowledge of how the markets would react, the chairman of the Supreme Fiscal Committee said on Thursday. Read More
Dubai's move to suspend payments on its Dubai World conglomerate's debt was "carefully planned" and done in full knowledge of how the markets would react, the chairman of the Supreme Fiscal Committee said on Thursday. Read More
Eye on Africa
Namibia's longtime ruling party may see its grip on this desert nation
weakened in elections that began Friday, with a challenge from a new
breakaway party hoping to attract voters dissatisfied with corruption
and leadership scandals. Read More
Namibia's longtime ruling party may see its grip on this desert nation
weakened in elections that began Friday, with a challenge from a new
breakaway party hoping to attract voters dissatisfied with corruption
and leadership scandals. Read More
Entertainment
Disney's newest movie has a princess like no other. Tiana is the first black heroine in 71-years of the company's cartoon history. Read More
Disney's newest movie has a princess like no other. Tiana is the first black heroine in 71-years of the company's cartoon history. Read More
National
A manhunt is under way in Florida for a relative of three adults and a child shot to death during a Thanksgiving night family gathering. Read More
Business
How much your Aunt Agatha spends this holiday season, and whether she puts that flat-screen television purchase on her plastic, will determine the cheer factor in the credit-card sector. Read More
How much your Aunt Agatha spends this holiday season, and whether she puts that flat-screen television purchase on her plastic, will determine the cheer factor in the credit-card sector. Read More
Finances
Although Black Friday seems to be missing the usual mayhem associated with it, the good news for merchants is that shoppers are eagerly spending money on juicy discounts on toys, cashmere sweaters, Snuggie blankets and gadgets. Read More
Although Black Friday seems to be missing the usual mayhem associated with it, the good news for merchants is that shoppers are eagerly spending money on juicy discounts on toys, cashmere sweaters, Snuggie blankets and gadgets. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday that the threat of a U.S. or Israeli military strike against Iran was no longer an issue because "they don't have the courage" to attack Iran. Read More
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday that the threat of a U.S. or Israeli military strike against Iran was no longer an issue because "they don't have the courage" to attack Iran. Read More
Opinion
AUTHOR'S NOTE: When I wrote this essay some time back I left out one
interesting little fact, and that is, that I am the least likely
individual to write anything about a holiday, much less a book. Read More
AUTHOR'S NOTE: When I wrote this essay some time back I left out one
interesting little fact, and that is, that I am the least likely
individual to write anything about a holiday, much less a book. Read More
National
The Obama family passed out turkeys, stuffing and other Thanksgiving favorites to people at a food pantry organization. Read More
The Obama family passed out turkeys, stuffing and other Thanksgiving favorites to people at a food pantry organization. Read More
I have a lot to be thankful for. God has truly blessed me. I can say with my Dad, "God has smiled on me." The Lord has shown me great favor and mercy down through the years, and not only me, but my entire family, and everyone living today. Read More
Life
A YouTube segment from Conan O'Brien's show entitled "Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy," with guest comedian Louis C.K., has been making the rounds. Read More
A YouTube segment from Conan O'Brien's show entitled "Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy," with guest comedian Louis C.K., has been making the rounds. Read More
Life
Thanksgiving can be the perfect opportunity for parents to introduce
children to the importance of being generous and showing gratitude for
life's blessings. Read More
Thanksgiving can be the perfect opportunity for parents to introduce
children to the importance of being generous and showing gratitude for
life's blessings. Read More
Christian
A former church youth minister has been charged with molesting a 14-year-old parishioner in Coral Springs, Fla., police said. Read More
A former church youth minister has been charged with molesting a 14-year-old parishioner in Coral Springs, Fla., police said. Read More
Christian
August 23rd was the day history was made in Shively. Two churches merged to become one in the eyes of the Lord. Read More
August 23rd was the day history was made in Shively. Two churches merged to become one in the eyes of the Lord. Read More
Christian
Former sex workers in Cambodia, AIDS orphans in Rwanda, and marginalized farmers in Palestinian communities are just some of the world's poorest people who are hoping that American churchgoers will buy their Christmas gifts through a fair trade organization this season. Read More
National
It wasn't that long ago that "there was no such thing as putting a pastor on hold" when the leader of a D.C. church called city hall, said the Rev. Patrick J. Walker of the New Macedonia Baptist Church in Southeast. Read More
It wasn't that long ago that "there was no such thing as putting a pastor on hold" when the leader of a D.C. church called city hall, said the Rev. Patrick J. Walker of the New Macedonia Baptist Church in Southeast. Read More
Christian
A year ago, they spent Thanksgiving vowing not to lose hold of their faith.
Bishop Bryant Robinson Jr.
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It's been endorsed by Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox leaders, united in defending life and the family. With the White House in the crosshairs.
Opinion
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How do we give thanks after something like the tragedy at Fort Hood, not to mention our individual tragedies like cancer and divorce?
Culture
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In a normal year, Tammy Hyde would have been at the grocery store the week before Thanksgiving, stocking up on everything required to prepare a feast for her family and her four brothers and their children.
Books
National
When the Month is Longer Than the Money
Billy MacPherson believed that for many of her friends and pantry clientele "the months are longer than the money." What little income they brought in each month-- from work, from Social Security or disability checks, in food stamps or welfare payments-- was never quite enough to last a full four-plus weeks.
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Education
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case of a Christian girl who was ordered out of homeschooling and into a public school. Read More
Christian
A San Diego megachurch will give $9.6 million worth of volunteer service to the San Diego community by the end of this year, its pastor said. Read More
A San Diego megachurch will give $9.6 million worth of volunteer service to the San Diego community by the end of this year, its pastor said. Read More
National
President Obama took care of "official" business at the White House, Wednesday, granting his first pardon to "Courage"-- a 45 pound turkey that was headed to the Thanksgiving dinner table. Read More
President Obama took care of "official" business at the White House, Wednesday, granting his first pardon to "Courage"-- a 45 pound turkey that was headed to the Thanksgiving dinner table. Read More
Technology
Will 2010 be the year of the e-reader? It sure looks that way. Amazon continues to improve its popular Kindle lineup, and Barnes & Noble claims it can't keep up with customer demand for its new Nook e-reader. Meanwhile, a host of competitors, including the Sony Reader and lesser-known products from Plastic Logic (Que), Foxit Software (eSlick), and others, promise to give e-reader fans plenty of options. Read More
Will 2010 be the year of the e-reader? It sure looks that way. Amazon continues to improve its popular Kindle lineup, and Barnes & Noble claims it can't keep up with customer demand for its new Nook e-reader. Meanwhile, a host of competitors, including the Sony Reader and lesser-known products from Plastic Logic (Que), Foxit Software (eSlick), and others, promise to give e-reader fans plenty of options. Read More
National
Since the start of his presidency, U.S. President Barack Obama's approval rating has declined more among non-Hispanic whites than among nonwhites, and now, fewer than 4 in 10 whites approve of the job Obama is doing as president. Read More
Since the start of his presidency, U.S. President Barack Obama's approval rating has declined more among non-Hispanic whites than among nonwhites, and now, fewer than 4 in 10 whites approve of the job Obama is doing as president. Read More
Eye on Africa
A bloody pirate attack off Benin's coast is raising concerns that
Nigerian pirates -- operating on the opposite side of Africa from Somali
pirates -- are extending their reach and shows that the waters off West
Africa are almost equally dangerous, a maritime expert said. Read More
African-American
They were charged with "misdemeanor" violations for smashing a black man on the cement and calling him n*****. The Post Dispatch just broke the news:
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National
Michaele and Tareq Salahi didn't look out of place at Tuesday's White House state dinner. They were all smiles as they rubbed shoulders with Vice President Joe Biden, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty and CBS News anchor Katie Couric. Read More
Michaele and Tareq Salahi didn't look out of place at Tuesday's White House state dinner. They were all smiles as they rubbed shoulders with Vice President Joe Biden, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty and CBS News anchor Katie Couric. Read More
Media
The blog site that hosted the photo, an altered image that showed the first lady with monkey-like features, has now taken it down. Read More
Sports
Candace Parker did it seven times. West Virginia's Georgeann Wells was the first. Now another joins the pantheon. Read More
Candace Parker did it seven times. West Virginia's Georgeann Wells was the first. Now another joins the pantheon. Read More
National
A Northern California mayor is apologizing for comments he made to The New York Times that gays will not go to heaven. Read More
A Northern California mayor is apologizing for comments he made to The New York Times that gays will not go to heaven. Read More
World
Shortly before the fall of Saigon in 1975, Le Quoc Chanh, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), came with his wife and young son to the home of missionary Sam James. Read More
Shortly before the fall of Saigon in 1975, Le Quoc Chanh, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), came with his wife and young son to the home of missionary Sam James. Read More
Health
The rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States are among the highest of any developed country in the world, a spokesman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said after a study found that STD cases continue to rise. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in Venezuela on the third leg of his tour of South America to boost ties. Read More
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in Venezuela on the third leg of his tour of South America to boost ties. Read More
Business
London Stock Exchange Group Plc, Europe's oldest independent bourse, said technical problems mean all FTSE 100 and "order-driven" shares have been placed in an auction period, meaning trades won't be executed. Read More
Finances
U.K. banks face the toughest bonus regime in the world if proposals outlined in a government- commissioned report are accepted, according to its author, Morgan Stanley Senior Adviser David Walker. Read More
U.K. banks face the toughest bonus regime in the world if proposals outlined in a government- commissioned report are accepted, according to its author, Morgan Stanley Senior Adviser David Walker. Read More
Books
During these tough economic times of jobs being lost and homes foreclosed upon many people are looking for some sign of hope and relief. Bishop TD Jakes, founder of the Mega Church The Potter's House in Dallas and a New York Times best selling author is bringing words of hope and inspiration in his new book 'The Memory Quilt.' Read More
Entertainment
Byron Cage, the Prince of Praise, is not a newcomer to gospel music. The Grand Rapids, Mich. native not only knew Marvin Sapp very well, "I was engaged to his best friend," Cage said. Read More
Byron Cage, the Prince of Praise, is not a newcomer to gospel music. The Grand Rapids, Mich. native not only knew Marvin Sapp very well, "I was engaged to his best friend," Cage said. Read More
National
In an unprecedented decision, a Vermont family court judge has awarded sole custody of 7-year-old Isabella Miller to her biological mother's former lesbian partner. Read More
African-American
For the second year since 1994, four African-American undergraduates have won Rhodes Scholarships, which carry with them the privilege of studying at Oxford, England's oldest and most venerated university. Read More
For the second year since 1994, four African-American undergraduates have won Rhodes Scholarships, which carry with them the privilege of studying at Oxford, England's oldest and most venerated university. Read More
Education
At a 2007 reception on the Harvard campus held for the Association of Black Faculty, Administrators, and Fellows, Drew Gilpin Faust, then the new president of Harvard University, called for the creation of "a different Harvard," one with far greater numbers of black faculty members. Read More
At a 2007 reception on the Harvard campus held for the Association of Black Faculty, Administrators, and Fellows, Drew Gilpin Faust, then the new president of Harvard University, called for the creation of "a different Harvard," one with far greater numbers of black faculty members. Read More
African-American
These days, 24-year-old Delonta Spriggs spends much of his time cooped up in his mother's one-bedroom apartment in Southwest Washington, the TV blaring soap operas hour after hour, trying to stay out of the streets and out of trouble, held captive by the economy. Read More
Christian
It's a good thing to take inventory of our blessings--many of which we take for granted. For example, how thankful we should be for food! Read More
Christian
Take more than a hundred conservative Evangelicals, mix in a handful of Catholics, and sprinkle in a few Orthodox priests, and you've got all the ingredients for a new culture war manifesto. Read More
Take more than a hundred conservative Evangelicals, mix in a handful of Catholics, and sprinkle in a few Orthodox priests, and you've got all the ingredients for a new culture war manifesto. Read More
Christian
A New Christian Coalition?
Late last week, representatives from leading evangelical political advocacy groups unveiled "The Manhattan Declaration," a call for Christian unity on issues of life, marriage, and religious liberty. Read More
A New Christian Coalition?
Late last week, representatives from leading evangelical political advocacy groups unveiled "The Manhattan Declaration," a call for Christian unity on issues of life, marriage, and religious liberty. Read More
National
Someone made off with loot from a Georgia church but also left behind an apology. A note scrawled on the wall said: "Sorry but I'm poor. Forgive me Lord."
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Music
As all Cross Rhythms radio listeners who've been stunned by the dazzlingly fast wordplay on Dwayne Tryumf's "777 Intro" single will know, the London-based Tryumf is no ordinary rapper and his is no ordinary download single. Read More
As all Cross Rhythms radio listeners who've been stunned by the dazzlingly fast wordplay on Dwayne Tryumf's "777 Intro" single will know, the London-based Tryumf is no ordinary rapper and his is no ordinary download single. Read More
Christian
The National Bible Association recently named Philadelphia, Pa., as the 2009 National Bible City. On Monday, Christians, Jews and city leaders declared Bible scriptures publicly throughout the city. Read More
Opinion
I confess that one of my favorite holiday movies to watch--an annual tradition for me and my husband--is White Christmas. I love the cast, and the songs of course. But the scene I'll put down the present wrapping to watch is when Bing Crosby's character begins singing Count Your Blessings. Read More
I confess that one of my favorite holiday movies to watch--an annual tradition for me and my husband--is White Christmas. I love the cast, and the songs of course. But the scene I'll put down the present wrapping to watch is when Bing Crosby's character begins singing Count Your Blessings. Read More
Christian
With the Nov. 20 release of the Manhattan Declaration -- a 4,700-word statement declaring the commitment of 148 Christian signatories to the sanctity of human life, biblical marriage and religious liberty -- newly released data from LifeWay Research provides some hard numbers to compare the beliefs of Protestant pastors on these issues -- and how often they discuss them in church. Read More
Life
Sometime in the 1980s, when he was living on the street, the kid who later became the seminal rapper KRS-One stopped at the Bowery Mission for a sandwich. He doesn't recall what kind, only that it was served with respect. Read More
Sometime in the 1980s, when he was living on the street, the kid who later became the seminal rapper KRS-One stopped at the Bowery Mission for a sandwich. He doesn't recall what kind, only that it was served with respect. Read More
World
Islamic extremists controlling part of the Somali capital of Mogadishu this month executed a young Christian they accused of trying to convert a 15-year-old Muslim to Christianity. Read More
Finances
The Miles family is changing it up this year in the annual American race to make it to the table for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead of booking plane tickets, they opted to take the 1,100-mile trip by train. Read More
The Miles family is changing it up this year in the annual American race to make it to the table for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead of booking plane tickets, they opted to take the 1,100-mile trip by train. Read More
Sports
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Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was once a black supremacist whose mentors were Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad, founder of the Nation of Islam.
Opinion
The Pilgrims in America were smart enough to understand something that has become foreign to most Americans: it takes a lot of work and a bit of luck to eat. Read More
The Pilgrims in America were smart enough to understand something that has become foreign to most Americans: it takes a lot of work and a bit of luck to eat. Read More
Culture
As a newspaper reporter, Julia Duin knows what it means to work fast.
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As a newspaper reporter, Julia Duin knows what it means to work fast.That pace, however, hasn't translated into her personal life. She has never married but is quick to tell you that wasn't her idea.
National
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Traditional evening gowns and vibrantly colored saris mixed with banded-collar dinner jackets and tuxedos at President Barack Obama's first state dinner.
Entertainment
President Obama opened his first state dinner in the White House on Tuesday with a toast for India's prime minister in which he called the United States' relationship with India a "great and growing partnership." Read More
President Obama opened his first state dinner in the White House on Tuesday with a toast for India's prime minister in which he called the United States' relationship with India a "great and growing partnership." Read More
Eye on Africa
Visitors to South Africa's premier holiday destination who are worried
about becoming victims of the country's high crime rate could find
themselves instead robbed by a more furry kind of felon: baboons. Read More
Visitors to South Africa's premier holiday destination who are worried
about becoming victims of the country's high crime rate could find
themselves instead robbed by a more furry kind of felon: baboons. Read More
Technology
Thin is in again. At least that's the message I'm taking away from the full-frontal media orgy surrounding last week's Chrome OS demo. Virtually everyone who's anyone is now singing the praises of the smaller, lighter, Web-centric desktop model at the heart of Google's still unreleased "Windows killer." And that includes Microsoft. Read More
World
Efforts by the Sudanese government to hire a U.S. lobbyist have been stopped, according to The Washington Post. Read More
Opinion
Most people, when asked what they consider to be Charles Darwin's legacy, would quickly say "evolution." Indeed, evolution and Darwin are virtually synonymous, especially this year, as evolutionists worldwide have been celebrating his 200th birthday, plus the 150th anniversary this month of the publication of his book "On the Origin of Species." Read More
Most people, when asked what they consider to be Charles Darwin's legacy, would quickly say "evolution." Indeed, evolution and Darwin are virtually synonymous, especially this year, as evolutionists worldwide have been celebrating his 200th birthday, plus the 150th anniversary this month of the publication of his book "On the Origin of Species." Read More
Christian
Caloundra Uniting Church parishioners are calling "let there be light" after installing a 4.2kw solar power system to ease money woes. In a first for the country, possibly even the world, the 24 black solar panels have been installed in the shape of a cross. Read More
Caloundra Uniting Church parishioners are calling "let there be light" after installing a 4.2kw solar power system to ease money woes. In a first for the country, possibly even the world, the 24 black solar panels have been installed in the shape of a cross. Read More
Christian
A Murfreesboro church and a city elementary school were hit by vandals, who used black spray paint to write anti-Christ message, anarchy symbols and vulgar language. Read More
National
The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast lost some of its momentum this month. Read More
The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast lost some of its momentum this month. Read More
African-American
Eight years after the U.S. Coast Guard and the NAACP signed a voluntary agreement to work together to boost the number of African-Americans at its 1,000-cadet service academy, the annual enrollment and graduation figures for blacks remain in single digits. Read More
Eight years after the U.S. Coast Guard and the NAACP signed a voluntary agreement to work together to boost the number of African-Americans at its 1,000-cadet service academy, the annual enrollment and graduation figures for blacks remain in single digits. Read More
Media
Search engine behemoth Google is apologizing for image-search results delivered for first lady Michelle Obama that show the No. 1 image of her online to be a racist caricature. Read More
Christian
An Idaho charter school has been reprimanded for using the Bible in its classes. The Nampa Classical Academy was sent a notice of defect by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission. Read More
An Idaho charter school has been reprimanded for using the Bible in its classes. The Nampa Classical Academy was sent a notice of defect by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission. Read More
Entertainment
The film Blind Side made a strong box office finish this weekend for a new sports movie featuring a Christian family. Read More
The film Blind Side made a strong box office finish this weekend for a new sports movie featuring a Christian family. Read More
Entertainment
Oprah Winfrey's getting her kink on with a steamy new cable series about a sexually curious LA housewife. Read More
Oprah Winfrey's getting her kink on with a steamy new cable series about a sexually curious LA housewife. Read More
Sports
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Police are investigating a claim that San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie hit someone in the head with a champagne bottle at a bar shortly after the team returned from a victory in Denver.
Sports
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Defensive end Marcus Spears lounged on a couch in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys locker room, his right leg draped over the side. Quarterback Tony Romo wasn't anywhere to be seen.
Sports
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Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson played the game Sunday that Detroit Lions fans had been waiting all season to see.
Business
In a effort to combat inflation, rein in lending and bolster its currency, Vietnam raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday and reset its official exchange rate. The move devalued the Vietnamese dong by more than 5 percent. Read More
Sports
Browns coach Eric Mangini is questioning whether the Detroit Lions faked injuries to slow down Cleveland's no-huddle offense.
Browns coach Eric Mangini was unhappy after losing to the Lions on the final play on Sunday's game.
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Police say a western Pennsylvania man told them he kicked his girlfriend's puppy to death because he was upset that the pit bull wouldn't behave before the start of the Pittsburgh Steelers game.
Second Coming Watch/World
Six world powers have drafted a resolution urging Iran to clarify the purpose of its previously secret uranium enrichment site and confirm it has no more hidden atomic work, diplomats said on Tuesday. Read More
Six world powers have drafted a resolution urging Iran to clarify the purpose of its previously secret uranium enrichment site and confirm it has no more hidden atomic work, diplomats said on Tuesday. Read More
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Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt says he had a long talk with Kurt Warner on the flight home, and the quarterback was "very upbeat and alert" following a blow to the head in Sunday's' victory over St. Louis.
Entertainment
Filmmaker Tyler Perry has donated $1 million to the NAACP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the civil rights organization.
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Entertainment
The Prince of Gospel Byron Cage is back with a new and fresh album. The new album titled "Faithful to Believe" is now available in stores everywhere and will also be available on DVD soon.
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Entertainment
For years singer and author Rebecca St. James has passionately delivered her True Love Waits message about abstinence and purity.
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For years singer and author Rebecca St. James has passionately delivered her True Love Waits message about abstinence and purity.
Entertainment
The Grammy-nominated Ayiesha Woods offers a sassy, energetic holiday album with Christmas Like This. This nine-track CD features such classics as "Walking in a Winter Wonderland," "Jingle Bells," "Joy to the World" and "O Holy Night."
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Christian
Last Friday I was privileged to stand with Chuck Colson, Jim Daly,
Robert George, Archbishop Wuerl, Tony Perkins, Alan Sears, Cardinal
Rigali, and over 20 others to represent the first 150 signers of a
document called The Manhattan Declaration. Read More
Last Friday I was privileged to stand with Chuck Colson, Jim Daly,
Robert George, Archbishop Wuerl, Tony Perkins, Alan Sears, Cardinal
Rigali, and over 20 others to represent the first 150 signers of a
document called The Manhattan Declaration. Read More
Christian
While
growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard
the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a
rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be
such -- whatever it was. Read More
While
growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard
the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a
rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be
such -- whatever it was. Read More
Christian
The Rev. Jeffrey Brown's last sermon at the Union Baptist Church was preached with "sweet sorrow," but centered around joy. Read More
The Rev. Jeffrey Brown's last sermon at the Union Baptist Church was preached with "sweet sorrow," but centered around joy. Read More
Life
"I thought I'd lost it," said Billie, a wife of eight years. "I was in the grocery store check-out line. The man in front of me glanced back and smiled. He looked so kind. I had an overwhelming impulse to ask him to hug me. When I got to my car, I burst into tears. I finally had to admit how lonely I felt." Read More
Books
The biblical proverb is true: "Be sure your sins will find you out." This proverb proved to be true as we see it played out in the life of Gabrielle Mercedes as she seeks to begin life anew at the Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center, pastored by George Landris. Read More
The biblical proverb is true: "Be sure your sins will find you out." This proverb proved to be true as we see it played out in the life of Gabrielle Mercedes as she seeks to begin life anew at the Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center, pastored by George Landris. Read More
Christian
Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt revealed Monday that
he has prostate cancer and expects to have surgery in January. Read More
Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt revealed Monday that
he has prostate cancer and expects to have surgery in January. Read More
Christian
Megachurch Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty, whose network of Bible schools spans across 911 campuses in 93 countries, passed away Sunday - just one month after he was diagnosed with cancer. Read More
Megachurch Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty, whose network of Bible schools spans across 911 campuses in 93 countries, passed away Sunday - just one month after he was diagnosed with cancer. Read More
Christian
Gov. Rick Perry said Monday that Christians should step up their criticism of a federal government that's encroaching on their freedoms. "We need to push back. We need to make sure our voices are heard," Perry said in a speech to the Heritage Alliance Faith & Freedom Luncheon at the Westin Galleria Dallas. Read More
Gov. Rick Perry said Monday that Christians should step up their criticism of a federal government that's encroaching on their freedoms. "We need to push back. We need to make sure our voices are heard," Perry said in a speech to the Heritage Alliance Faith & Freedom Luncheon at the Westin Galleria Dallas. Read More
Christian
When he arrived at Harvard his freshman year, Alexander E. Johnson '10 says he thought to himself, "This is a very irreligious place." Read More
Entertainment
Things are steaming up in the Beta Gamma Pi sorority and Stephanie Perry Moore gives you the full scoop on what's going on in her Beta Gamma Pi Series. Once you pledge membership you can't help but to experience trials, tribulations, true love, genuine friendship, and loyalty in more ways than one. Read More
Things are steaming up in the Beta Gamma Pi sorority and Stephanie Perry Moore gives you the full scoop on what's going on in her Beta Gamma Pi Series. Once you pledge membership you can't help but to experience trials, tribulations, true love, genuine friendship, and loyalty in more ways than one. Read More
National
Legislators irked for months over Gov. Mark Sanford's summertime vanishing act and his tearful revelation that he was in Argentina for a rendezvous with his lover plan to start debating a measure Tuesday that ultimately would remove him from office. Read More
Legislators irked for months over Gov. Mark Sanford's summertime vanishing act and his tearful revelation that he was in Argentina for a rendezvous with his lover plan to start debating a measure Tuesday that ultimately would remove him from office. Read More
National
Doug Hampton, the husband of Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign's ex-mistress, alleges that the senator threw the couple a goodbye party after firing them both in early 2008, while Ensign's affair with Cindy Hampton was still going on. Read More
Doug Hampton, the husband of Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign's ex-mistress, alleges that the senator threw the couple a goodbye party after firing them both in early 2008, while Ensign's affair with Cindy Hampton was still going on. Read More
Sports
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner roams the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in St. Louis. Warner spent the second half pacing the sideline after taking a blow to the head in the second quarter as his team went on to a 21-13 victory.
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Life
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Tired of the old dinner-and-a-movie routine, but not sure what else to do on your date nights? Try these eight ideas to get your creative juices flowing!
Opinion
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The United States of America, while not an officially Christian nation, is certainly a nation populated mostly by Christians. Because of this fact, changes in American religion will always be accompanied by changes in America itself. Specifically, the teachings of American churches will influence the way Americans live their lives, at least to some extent.
Christian
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It's very difficult for many contemporary Christians to recognize how much we have been shaped by the consumer culture in which we live--it is in the air we breathe and the water (or coffee) we drink.
Christian
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Listening to young adults to help direct the church and its evangelistic efforts is a must for Pastor Dan Kimball.
Christian
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A judge ordered a Phoenix church to stop feeding the homeless on its property, citing zoning violation.
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J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.
Eye on Africa
As individuals worldwide seek to raise awareness and stop the spread of AIDS, millions in Zimbabwe and across Africa are believing a lie. Mark Clark with The Evangelical Alliance Mission called it the Great Lie. Read More
As individuals worldwide seek to raise awareness and stop the spread of AIDS, millions in Zimbabwe and across Africa are believing a lie. Mark Clark with The Evangelical Alliance Mission called it the Great Lie. Read More
Technology
After showing signs of improvement in early fall, sales of clothing and
luxury goods weakened a bit the first half of November, compared with a
year ago, when stores pulled shoppers in with massive discounts,
figures released Tuesday show. Read More
National
The great religious faiths of the world differ in some important ways, but most agree that believers are supposed to take care of the sick. Read More
National
In an effort that has produced heated public feuds as well as significant changes in proposed health care legislation, religious leaders are zeroing in on followers of their faith in Congress to make sure that taxpayer money will not be used to fund abortions. Read More
In an effort that has produced heated public feuds as well as significant changes in proposed health care legislation, religious leaders are zeroing in on followers of their faith in Congress to make sure that taxpayer money will not be used to fund abortions. Read More
Opinion
There's a Category 5 storm about to make landfall, and the president and the officials in charge of preparing for the approaching disaster don't seem to be particularly worried. Sound familiar? Read More
There's a Category 5 storm about to make landfall, and the president and the officials in charge of preparing for the approaching disaster don't seem to be particularly worried. Sound familiar? Read More