It's a Saturday night in February, and 2,000-plus Acer employees have crammed into an exhibition center for the company's Lunar New Year party. As guests sit down to chestnut soup, steamed abalone, and double-boiled young chicken, a troupe of local comedians impersonates Acer executives. Read More
February 2010 Archives
Technology
It's a Saturday night in February, and 2,000-plus Acer employees have crammed into an exhibition center for the company's Lunar New Year party. As guests sit down to chestnut soup, steamed abalone, and double-boiled young chicken, a troupe of local comedians impersonates Acer executives. Read More
It's a Saturday night in February, and 2,000-plus Acer employees have crammed into an exhibition center for the company's Lunar New Year party. As guests sit down to chestnut soup, steamed abalone, and double-boiled young chicken, a troupe of local comedians impersonates Acer executives. Read More
National
Mayor Daley on Saturday stood up for resigning White House social secretary Desiree Rogers, who is stepping down next month. Daley called Rogers a "great friend of mine," who did a "tremendous job" in a position she didn't have to take. Read More
Mayor Daley on Saturday stood up for resigning White House social secretary Desiree Rogers, who is stepping down next month. Daley called Rogers a "great friend of mine," who did a "tremendous job" in a position she didn't have to take. Read More
National
When Gov. David A. Paterson ended his candidacy on Friday, he pledged to cooperate with an inquiry into his administration's handling of a domestic violence case and vowed to concentrate on his job. Read More
When Gov. David A. Paterson ended his candidacy on Friday, he pledged to cooperate with an inquiry into his administration's handling of a domestic violence case and vowed to concentrate on his job. Read More
Sports
Now we find out how the Charlotte Bobcats will operate with Michael Jordan truly in charge. In the early hours of Saturday morning, Bobcats majority owner Bob Johnson announced he's selling control of the team to Jordan, the Hall of Fame player who has overseen the Bobcats' basketball operation the past few years. Read More
Now we find out how the Charlotte Bobcats will operate with Michael Jordan truly in charge. In the early hours of Saturday morning, Bobcats majority owner Bob Johnson announced he's selling control of the team to Jordan, the Hall of Fame player who has overseen the Bobcats' basketball operation the past few years. Read More
Entertainment
The death of Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son has been classified as a suicide, police said Sunday. A family spokesman on Saturday said that Michael Blosil had died. Read More
The death of Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son has been classified as a suicide, police said Sunday. A family spokesman on Saturday said that Michael Blosil had died. Read More
Technology
Here is a philosophical iPad question: What is it? Perhaps the best way to explain the iPad is to call it a jack-of-all-trades. It has all the functionality of the iPod Touch, including gaming, music, and video. But it's also a day planner, e-mail device, Web tablet, e-book reader, digital picture frame, and arguably a netbook replacement. So does this mean the iPad will be replacing any of your digital gear anytime soon? To answer that question lets take a closer look at how it matches up to the competition. Read More
Here is a philosophical iPad question: What is it? Perhaps the best way to explain the iPad is to call it a jack-of-all-trades. It has all the functionality of the iPod Touch, including gaming, music, and video. But it's also a day planner, e-mail device, Web tablet, e-book reader, digital picture frame, and arguably a netbook replacement. So does this mean the iPad will be replacing any of your digital gear anytime soon? To answer that question lets take a closer look at how it matches up to the competition. Read More
World
One of the most powerful earthquakes on record struck Chile early Saturday, sparking fires, causing homes, highway bridges and hospitals to collapse, and triggering a tsunami that rolled threateningly across the Pacific.
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Christian
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The Kingdom of God is not about me but about transforming the world and everything in it, says Brian McLaren.
Christian
"Through the redemptive doors of the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative, we are breaking the cycle of prison reentry and restoring hope by providing ex-offenders with the necessary tools to help them successfully change their lives.' - Bishop T.D. Jakes, Senior Pastor, The Potter's House
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World
Rescuers searched for survivors Sunday, a day after one of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history rocked Chile, killing more than 700 people while leaving untold numbers missing and 2 million displaced, wounded or otherwise affected. Read More
Rescuers searched for survivors Sunday, a day after one of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history rocked Chile, killing more than 700 people while leaving untold numbers missing and 2 million displaced, wounded or otherwise affected. Read More
National
Former President George W. Bush says he turned to his faith during tough times in his eight years in office.
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Finances
On February 22, 2010, nine months after President Obama signed the legislation, new credit card rules designed to protect consumers from the unscrupulous and manipulative tactics of credit card companies went into effect. The legislative momentum that led to the passage of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act (Credit CARD) has been building for years, and was thrown into overdrive by the economic meltdown of 2008.
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Sports
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Canada men's hockey coach Mike Babcock jokingly says he knows of the movie Miracle, about the USA's 1980 gold-medal performance.
But fans have had plenty to celebrate since Roberto Luongo was inserted in net after the USA's win against Canada. He has won three in a row and is 4-0 in the tournament.
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W.H. Auden wrote a poem called Night Train about a train crossing the border and delivering mail. Driving the bobsled nicknamed Night Train, USA-1 pilot Steven Holcomb crossed the border and delivered a long-awaited gift: a U.S. Olympic gold in four-man bobsled Saturday for the first time since 1948.
Curtis Tomasevicz leaps into the arms of teammates Justin Olsen and Steve Mesler after they joined driver Steven Holcomb to capture the gold medal in four-man bobsled Saturday at the Winter Olympics in Whistler. It's the USA's first gold in the event since 1948.
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Two long-time U.S. speedskaters left the Olympics on very different notes Saturday as the competition concluded with the team pursuit races.
U.S. team pursuit leader Chad Hedrick led the Americans to a silver medal Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
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An Olympics that began with record setting success for the U.S. Alpine team ended quickly and quietly Saturday when medal hopefuls Bode Miller and Ted Ligety failed to complete the first run of the men's slalom.
The USA's Bode Miller acknowledges the crowd after the first run of the men's slalom, in which he missed a gate. He still takes home three medals.
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Finland won the bronze medal in men's hockey Saturday, rallying from a late two-goal deficit for a 5-3 victory over Slovakia.
Finland's players celebrate with their bronze medals after rallying to beat Slovakia on Saturday night. With the victory, the Finns have medaled in four of the five Winter Olympics since the NHL began allowing its players to participate.
Eye on Africa
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The head of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Zamfara state told Compass that he was disappointed in the lack of response by state police to recent church burnings by Muslim youths.
Sports
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Even before the final red rock made contact with the yellow Norwegian stone, Canadian skip Kevin Martin was raising his arms in joy and his gold-medal teammates were breaking into celebration mode.
Canada's third John Morris, left, hugs skip Kevin Martin after winning the curling gold medal Saturday against Norway.
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U.S. hockey player Angela Ruggiero, a four-time Olympian, does not know whether she will play in a fifth Olympics. She is certain of this: She wants to help ensure that women's hockey, which debuted at the 1998 Winter Games, will be played at a fifth Olympics -- and many more.
USA's Julie Chu greets teammate Lisa Chesson after players were presented with their silver medals.
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Many women left Whistler Olympic Park happy after their final cross country ski race of the Games, the 30-kilometer classical race.
Home
The reign of Grammy Award-winning gospel duo, BeBe & CeCe Winans' Still, is proving to be a chart-topping success as, "Close to You," the first single from their reunion album is currently #4 on Billboard Magazine's Hot Gospel Charts. Read More
The reign of Grammy Award-winning gospel duo, BeBe & CeCe Winans' Still, is proving to be a chart-topping success as, "Close to You," the first single from their reunion album is currently #4 on Billboard Magazine's Hot Gospel Charts. Read More
Home
Egypt's Culture Ministry says a team of Egyptian and European archaeologists has unearthed a large head made of red granite of an ancient pharaoh who ruled Egypt some 3,400 years ago.
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Home
Home
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, suggested Friday the organization might one day be called on to provide countries with a global reserve currency that would serve as an alternative to the U.S. dollar.
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World
The death toll from the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday has reached 300 and is expected to climb further as authorities estimate two million people were affected by the disaster and half a million homes were severely damaged or destroyed.
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Christian
Hollywood marriages are
not known for their longevity. So, in a business that eats marriages
for breakfast, the McCoo/Davis union is a remarkable accomplishment. Read More
Hollywood marriages are
not known for their longevity. So, in a business that eats marriages
for breakfast, the McCoo/Davis union is a remarkable accomplishment. Read More
National
CNN's Don Lemon speaks with six members of Congress about why they have decided to not seek another term in office.
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National
Veteran fundraiser Julianna Smoot was
officially tapped as the next White House social secretary Saturday,
following the announcement that Desiree Rogers will step aside. Read More
Veteran fundraiser Julianna Smoot was
officially tapped as the next White House social secretary Saturday,
following the announcement that Desiree Rogers will step aside. Read More
World
Surveillance cameras inside a Santiago, Chile hotel capture the moment the 8.8 magnitude quake struck. Read More
Sports
A former San Antonio Spurs player has been arrested on charges of
sexual performance of a child, trafficking of persons under 18 for
prostitution and sexual assault of a child. Read More
A former San Antonio Spurs player has been arrested on charges of
sexual performance of a child, trafficking of persons under 18 for
prostitution and sexual assault of a child. Read More
National
In December, NEWSWEEK argued that new signs of life were showing in the AIDS activism movement. Let's hope so. Read More
In December, NEWSWEEK argued that new signs of life were showing in the AIDS activism movement. Let's hope so. Read More
Technology
Over the past year, Palm has been struggling. The company's Pre and Pixi have yet to gain the kind of market traction the company hopes for. There's little chance of that changing in the short term until Palm gets to work on improving its business. Here are 10 ways it can do just that. Read More
Eye on Africa
The return of Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua three
months after he left for a Saudi hospital might normally have beeen
seen as a sign that a long spell of debilitating uncertainty was over. Read More
Sports
Tiger Woods has spoken with Presidents Obama and Clinton, according to an an article at GolfDigest.com. Read More
Tiger Woods has spoken with Presidents Obama and Clinton, according to an an article at GolfDigest.com. Read More
African-American
As we reported earlier this week, Tavis Smiley is calling out "Black Leaders" who he says are giving President Obama a pass on the so-called "Black Agenda." Read More
As we reported earlier this week, Tavis Smiley is calling out "Black Leaders" who he says are giving President Obama a pass on the so-called "Black Agenda." Read More
Entertainment
Anita Baker managed to avoid jail time in Detroit today by reaching a last minute agreement with her ex-husband's attorney regarding the couple's divorce settlement. Read More
Anita Baker managed to avoid jail time in Detroit today by reaching a last minute agreement with her ex-husband's attorney regarding the couple's divorce settlement. Read More
National
With dozens of "Don't Tread on Me" flags lifting in the breeze and a bristle of signs objecting to most of what comes out of Washington, it was clear the Tea Party crowd gathered outside Dallas City Hall on Saturday was spoiling for an election day fight. Read More
With dozens of "Don't Tread on Me" flags lifting in the breeze and a bristle of signs objecting to most of what comes out of Washington, it was clear the Tea Party crowd gathered outside Dallas City Hall on Saturday was spoiling for an election day fight. Read More
World
The government reports 78 dead and warns that the toll will rise. The jolt flattens buildings, downs phone lines and creates a "state of catastrophe" in central Chile.
A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 78 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.
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Christian
Last week, an Oregon appeals court issued an important ruling involving a pastor's efforts to sue his denomination and two denominational officials for defamation. Church leaders should take note because appellate decisions become reference points for future cases heard around the country.
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Christian
The Rev. Gaston Smith was sentenced to five years probation on Friday, Feb. 26 for stealing county grant funds from his own charity.
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Culture
Zeb and his wife, Debra had been separated for several months after years of conflict had left them both feeling unable to remain together. They were fighting each other -- instead of fighting for their marriage. Feeling profoundly discouraged, they had separated to "get some peace".
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Education
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The author of Why Boys Fail says females now have an unfair academic advantage in most schools -- and that the pendulum needs to swing back.
True or false: Our educational system gives boys an academic advantage.
Opinion
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The ideal America has been described as a married couple, preferably male and female, with two children, a three-bedroom house, a dog and a white picket fence.
Christian
Jesus says that distractions can keep our fruit from ripening: "The seed that falls among weeds stands for those who hear the word of God but the worries and the riches and the pleasures of life crowd in and choke them and their fruit never ripens." (Luke 8:14, Good News) If we want to be fruitful in ministry, then we need to get rid of the weeds in our lives and make room for what's important.
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Christian
After 33 years at Focus on the Family, James Dobson signs off today. This is the final stage of transition for the founder of the organization. Dobson had already stepped down as president of the organization in 2003 and as chairman of the board last year. Read More
After 33 years at Focus on the Family, James Dobson signs off today. This is the final stage of transition for the founder of the organization. Dobson had already stepped down as president of the organization in 2003 and as chairman of the board last year. Read More
Christian
Please don't spend unless you absolutely have to!" This was the word from the leadership to the staff at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Olathe. Read More
National
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's divorce from his wife of 20 years will become final in mid-March, a judge ruled today. He and his wife Jenny Sanford have spoke openly of their Christian faith. Read More
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's divorce from his wife of 20 years will become final in mid-March, a judge ruled today. He and his wife Jenny Sanford have spoke openly of their Christian faith. Read More
World
Christian families in Iraq are fleeing the northern town of Mosul in droves after a string of unprovoked murders left at least 10 believers dead, a ministry working with persecuted churches reported. Read More
World
A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shattering buildings and bridges, killing dozens of people and setting off a tsunami. Read More
A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shattering buildings and bridges, killing dozens of people and setting off a tsunami. Read More
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Even when its most decorated Winter Olympian makes a mistake, the U.S. team keeps making Winter Games history.
USA's Apolo Anton Ohno congratulates Canada's Charles Hamelin following Canada's win in the men's 5,000-meter team relay. Ohno and the USA got bronze for Ohno's eighth Olympic medal. He was disqualified in the 500-meter race, which Hamelin also won.
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With silver and bronze in short-track speedskating Friday and medals now assured in men's hockey and the team pursuit in men's long track speedskating, the USA is guaranteed to achieve its best-ever Winter Olympic performance.
Silver medalist Johnny Spillane, left, and gold medalist Bill Demong gave the Americans a 1-2 finish in Nordic combined.
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If the USA is going to win its first Olympic hockey gold medal in 30 years, it will have to do so as a home invader.
Teammates mob Ryan Getzlaf (No. 51) after he makes it 3-0 Canada with a power-play goal. It ended up being the game-winner.
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The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team has a shot at winning its first gold medal since 1980 and this time, no one needs to believe in miracles.
Ryan Malone, No. 12, got the USA's 6-1 semifinal victory over Finland started on the right foot with a goal just two minutes into the game.
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Cheryl Bernard battled back tears during her post-match press conference.
Team Sweden rejoices and Team Canada consoles each other after the gold-medal match wrapped on Friday.
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USA-1 pilot Steven Holcomb set a track record in the first heat of the four-man bobsled at the Whistler Sliding Centre on Friday and broke it again in the second heat.
Steven Holcomb and the USA-1 team led the four-man bobsled competition going into Saturday's final two heats.
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Some people, mostly people who don't know much about ski racing, people who think winning an outdoor ski race down a perilous, icy slope can be compared to winning an indoor swimming race in the controlled environment of a pool, thought Lindsey Vonn might become a Winter Olympics version of Michael Phelps.
Lindsey Vonn, of Vail, Colo., skies into the finish area after missing a gate and disqualifying out of the first run of the slalom.
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Hayley Wickenheiser, captain of the Canadian women's hockey team, has a message for those who have criticized her and her teammates for their boozy postgame celebration after winning gold.
Eighteen-year-old Marie-Philip Poulin, left, celebrates with beer, champagne and cigars with teammate Tessa Bonhomme at center ice after Canada's gold-medal victory Thursday night. The players apologized for taking their celebration out of the locker room and back to the ice.
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Pretty good American goalie, eh?
Ryan Miller has only allowed five goals during the Olympics.
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Maria Riesch of Germany won the slalom title for her second gold medal of the Winter Olympics on Friday, as Lindsey Vonn skied out chasing her second victory.
Maria Riesch of Germany celebrates her gold medal-winning run in the slalom. It was her second gold.
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Thirteen will be the magic number for U.S. figure skaters Mirai Nagasu and Rachael Flatt when they compete next month at the world championships in Torino, Italy.
Mirai Nagasu of the USA skates in the ladies free program Thursday at the Vancouver Olympics. She now turns her attention to the World Championships next month.
Sports
In his fourth Olympics, U.S. biathlon veteran Jay Hakkinen was determined not to let his team go out meekly from a disappointing Games.
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Home
Two parts of an ancient biblical manuscript separated across centuries and continents were reunited for the first time in a joint display Friday, thanks to an accidental discovery that is helping illuminate a dark period in the history of the Hebrew Bible.
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Two parts of an ancient biblical manuscript separated across centuries and continents were reunited for the first time in a joint display Friday, thanks to an accidental discovery that is helping illuminate a dark period in the history of the Hebrew Bible.
Sports
The U.S. fortunes in long-track speedskating took a dramatic reversal Friday in the team pursuit events, as the men clinched at least a silver and the women positioned themselves to end their medal drought.
U.S. speedskating pursuit team upset The powerful Netherlands team Friday to get to the gold medal match on Saturday against Canada. The U.S. team is guaranteed of at least a silver medal.
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Home
"Hearts for Haiti" will bring together two churches -- one black and one white -- in song Sunday night to raise money for the country hit Jan. 12 by a 7.0-scale earthquake.
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Home
Home
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 rattled Japan's southern islands early Saturday, injuring two and initially prompting fears of a tsunami.
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World
A strong earthquake
hit Japan's southern island of Okinawa early on Saturday and Japan's
weather agency issued a tsunami warning for up to 2 meters, but this
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Technology
Technology
Facebook has won a patent on displaying a news feed of users' actions
in a social network, raising a ruckus in the blogosphere over the
possibility that the world's largest social network could keep
competitors at bay through patent lawsuits. Read More
Facebook has won a patent on displaying a news feed of users' actions
in a social network, raising a ruckus in the blogosphere over the
possibility that the world's largest social network could keep
competitors at bay through patent lawsuits. Read More
Eye on Africa
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's supporters say they spent $300,000
to celebrate his 86th birthday in this impoverished country. Read More
Eye on Africa
The ex-U.N. nuclear chief who has emerged as an opposition leader in
Egypt urged the government Saturday to respond to peaceful demands for
change, cautioning it could face a popular uprising if it doesn't. Read More
The ex-U.N. nuclear chief who has emerged as an opposition leader in
Egypt urged the government Saturday to respond to peaceful demands for
change, cautioning it could face a popular uprising if it doesn't. Read More
World
The son of a prominent leader in the Hamas terrorist organization --
who in 2008 publicly declared his faith in Jesus Christ -- says in a
new book that he provided top-secret intelligence to Israel for more
than a decade, preventing dozens of suicide bombings and other attacks
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The son of a prominent leader in the Hamas terrorist organization --
who in 2008 publicly declared his faith in Jesus Christ -- says in a
new book that he provided top-secret intelligence to Israel for more
than a decade, preventing dozens of suicide bombings and other attacks
against Israelis. Read More
Christian
There seemed to be a disconnect between First Bryan Baptist Church and
its nearest neighbor, the public housing community of Yamacraw Village,
when the Rev. Edward L. Ellis Jr. became the church's 18th pastor in
1985. Read More
There seemed to be a disconnect between First Bryan Baptist Church and
its nearest neighbor, the public housing community of Yamacraw Village,
when the Rev. Edward L. Ellis Jr. became the church's 18th pastor in
1985. Read More
Christian
It's a drive-through that doesn't serve fast food. Just a soothing voice -- and a prayer. Read More
National
In an interview with blogger Mike Stark, Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ)
appeared to say that African-Americans are worse off today because of
legalized abortion, than they were compared to slavery. Read More
In an interview with blogger Mike Stark, Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ)
appeared to say that African-Americans are worse off today because of
legalized abortion, than they were compared to slavery. Read More
African-American
Tom Joyner, the radio host for the "Tom Joyner Morning Show,"
informally announced plans Friday to launch an online university
program for students at historically black colleges and universities. Read More
Tom Joyner, the radio host for the "Tom Joyner Morning Show,"
informally announced plans Friday to launch an online university
program for students at historically black colleges and universities. Read More
Sports
Gatorade said Friday it was ending its sponsorship relationship with embattled golf star Tiger Woods. That makes Gatorade the third sponsor to drop Woods since revelations of his marital infidelity. The others: Accenture and AT&T. Read More
Gatorade said Friday it was ending its sponsorship relationship with embattled golf star Tiger Woods. That makes Gatorade the third sponsor to drop Woods since revelations of his marital infidelity. The others: Accenture and AT&T. Read More
Eye on Africa
A stampede at a famed mosque in Mali's north-western desert city of
Timbuktu crushed at least 26 people to death and left many more
injured, officials and witnesses said. Read More
A stampede at a famed mosque in Mali's north-western desert city of
Timbuktu crushed at least 26 people to death and left many more
injured, officials and witnesses said. Read More
Business
To promote my character entertainment business I use a Website and MySpace account, and I frequently hand out fliers. Unfortunately, I'm having difficulty attracting customers. What am I doing wrong, or not doing at all?
-- T. Johnson, New Jersey
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Finances
Steve and Pamela Cromity possess all the trappings of upper-middle-class comfort. They own a home in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania; a time-share in Kissimmee, Florida; and employ a nanny to care for their son and daughter, Steve III, 12, and Christina, 10. Read More
Steve and Pamela Cromity possess all the trappings of upper-middle-class comfort. They own a home in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania; a time-share in Kissimmee, Florida; and employ a nanny to care for their son and daughter, Steve III, 12, and Christina, 10. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has called on Iran to act responsibly to help end an international dispute over its nuclear program. Read More
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has called on Iran to act responsibly to help end an international dispute over its nuclear program. Read More
Christian
National
White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers is stepping down from her position 14 months into her tenure as the Obama administration staff member responsible for opening up the White House and shaping the Obama brand.
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National
Gov. David A. Paterson announced Friday afternoon that he was ending his election campaign and will not run in November. Read More
Gov. David A. Paterson announced Friday afternoon that he was ending his election campaign and will not run in November. Read More
World
A reported 40,127 Haitians have made professions of faith in Jesus Christ since a major earthquake hit the impoverished nation in January, according to pastors and directors of missions within the Confraternite Missionaire Baptiste d'Haiti (CMBH).
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National
Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land has joined two dozen other Christian and conservative leaders in urging Congress to pass legislation requiring a public vote before the District of Columbia issues marriage licenses to homosexual couples.
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National
President Barack Obama has burnished his Christian credentials, courted Jewish support and preached outreach toward Muslims. Today, his administration will host a group that fits none of the above: America's nonbelievers. Read More
President Barack Obama has burnished his Christian credentials, courted Jewish support and preached outreach toward Muslims. Today, his administration will host a group that fits none of the above: America's nonbelievers. Read More
National
Six hours of talks at President Barack Obama's bipartisan health care summit included television cameras, talking points, a lot of disagreements, and few results.
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Christian
This week, Reverend Luis Cortes, Jr., President of Esperanza and Chairman of the Esperanza for America campaign, convened a group of prominent African American clergy from across the country with Hispanic clergy and faith leaders to discuss the issue of immigration reform. Read More
This week, Reverend Luis Cortes, Jr., President of Esperanza and Chairman of the Esperanza for America campaign, convened a group of prominent African American clergy from across the country with Hispanic clergy and faith leaders to discuss the issue of immigration reform. Read More
Christian
Sheila Lattisaw grew up the daughter of a prostitute in Los Angeles. As the oldest of seven children, the burden of parenting often fell on her young shoulders. Read More
Sheila Lattisaw grew up the daughter of a prostitute in Los Angeles. As the oldest of seven children, the burden of parenting often fell on her young shoulders. Read More
African-American
So many black women are single, she says, because they are stuck in the groove of a one-track song: sitting alone, waiting for that one "good" black man to come along and sweep them off their feet. Read More
So many black women are single, she says, because they are stuck in the groove of a one-track song: sitting alone, waiting for that one "good" black man to come along and sweep them off their feet. Read More
World
Angry crowds in a seaside slum attacked a group of Voodoo practitioners Tuesday, pelting them with rocks and halting a ceremony meant to honor victims of last month's deadly earthquake. Read More
Angry crowds in a seaside slum attacked a group of Voodoo practitioners Tuesday, pelting them with rocks and halting a ceremony meant to honor victims of last month's deadly earthquake. Read More
Christian
Whether his message is delivered online or in person in an actual building, Pastor David Butler said he sees the fledgling ministry he began on the Web as a way to bring God to people who might not otherwise feel comfortable connecting with a church. Read More
Whether his message is delivered online or in person in an actual building, Pastor David Butler said he sees the fledgling ministry he began on the Web as a way to bring God to people who might not otherwise feel comfortable connecting with a church. Read More
Home
Just weeks after the brouhaha over the Tim Tebow Super Bowl commercial ended, Focus on the Family finds itself again defending one of its pro-family ads.
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Home
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a Texas mother's petition to review a decision the declared her former lesbian partner a legal parent of her daughter under California law.
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Home
ICANN is a non-profit corporation charged with overseeing the protocols and domain names system of the entire Internet. Challenges to any of its actions can be submitted for an advisory arbitration opinion of an Independent Review Panel. Read More
Home
For more than a century, the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has served as a pillar in the faith community of Southern New England.
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Sports
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South Korea's Kim Yu-Na dazzled from the big air of her opening jumps to the blurring spin of her finish to win a historic gold medal with more record-smashing scores. Japan's Mao Asada hit her big, early jumps for silver, and Canada's Joannie Rochette skated through grief to win bronze Thursday in the finale of Olympic women's figure skating.
Korea's Kim Yu-Na of South Korea closes her program with a dominant victory Thursday at Pacific Coliseum, capturing gold in women's figure skating.
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After weeks of wild weather at Cypress Mountain, a hurricane hit Thursday night.
Jeret Peterson cheers his second jump in the men's aerial finals which would be good enough to win him the silver medal.
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The U.S. women's hockey team was hoping the pressure of playing at home would weigh too heavily on its Canadian opponents in Thursday's gold-medal game.
Canada's women's hockey team rushes the ice after defeating Team USA 2-0 to win the gold medal Thursday.
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When Todd Lodwick was a minute away from finishing the last race of his fifth Olympics on Thursday, his mind was on what was happening ahead, down the hill and around two turns at Whistler Olympic Park.
Bill Demong leads teammate Johnny Spillane to the finish line in a gold-silver finish for the USA in the nordic combined indvidual event Thursday at the Winter Olympics in Whistler.
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History will remember Kim Yu-Na's world-record performance in Thursday night's gold medal skate, but Canada, and all those she touched, will forever remember Joannie Rochette.
Canada's Joannie Rochette blows kisses heavenward following her performance in the ladies free program Thursday that earned her a bronze medal. Rochette's mother passed away last Sunday.
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The IOC will investigate the behavior of Canadian women's hockey players who celebrated their gold medal by swigging beer and champagne on the ice.
Health
Looking for practical solutions to that tidal wave of obesity that's washing over America today? Here are some achievable, commonsense, age-appropriate exercise plans for you and your whole family. Read More
Looking for practical solutions to that tidal wave of obesity that's washing over America today? Here are some achievable, commonsense, age-appropriate exercise plans for you and your whole family. Read More
Sports
More than a week after scouring the city for missing American actor Andrew Koenig, friends who had organized their own search discovered the 41-year-old man's body in the vast urban park that he favored when he lived here more than 10 years ago.
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The one oddity of the U.S. success at the Vancouver Olympics is that it has come with very little help from what traditionally has been America's most productive medal machine at the Winter Games.
U.S. speedskaters, from left; Chad Hedrick, Brian Hansen, Jonathan Kuck and Trevor Marsicano, talk strategy during training Thursday for the team pursuit Friday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
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Technology
Palm may be running short of options. The smartphone maker on Feb. 25
cut a key revenue forecast and said demand for its flagship Pre device
isn't meeting expectations, refueling speculation that Palm may soon
need to seek a buyer. Read More
Palm may be running short of options. The smartphone maker on Feb. 25
cut a key revenue forecast and said demand for its flagship Pre device
isn't meeting expectations, refueling speculation that Palm may soon
need to seek a buyer. Read More
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As members of the U.S. men's hockey team prepare to play Finland in the semifinals today, they'll need to look in the mirror to find their strategy.
U.S. defenseman Erik Johnson, known primarily for his offensive touch, has been used in a few shutout situations in this tournament.
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U.S. bobsled brakeman Elana Meyers asked a favor of her good friend and Canadian counterpart, Shelley-Ann Brown, on Wednesday.
USA-2 Erin Pac and Elana Meyers earned a bronze medal in bobsled Wednesday, part of a strong U.S. medal haul.
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Before the first competition had even begun, the winners of the 2010 Winter Olympics were Canada's Four Host First Nations.
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Allison Baver's fifth-floor flat at the Winter Olympics comes with two masseuses on call, a chiropractor, access to a rooftop garden with sweeping views of the city and a private lounge where big-screen televisions stream live coverage from every Olympic venue.
Allison Baver and other American athletes are staying within the plush confines of the Olympic Village.
Sports
Among the handful of not-quite-elite Olympic entrants from non-traditional skiing locales, Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong manages to stand out.
Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong has a unique leopard-print skiing outfit.
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Sports
As the 2010 Winter Olympic Games approached their weekend conclusion, and the U.S. Olympic Committee all but backed up a moving van at the border to bring home the record medal haul, we can now disclose why the Americans had their best Winter Games ever on foreign snow and ice:
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For the first time since 1960, Russia was about to be left out in the cold without a figure skating gold at the Winter Games.
Ksenia Makarova of Russia, who grew up in the United States, skates her short program Tuesday at the Winter Games.
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Looking for the Michael Phelps of the Vancouver Games? Try Norway's Marit Bjoergen, who has three gold medals and one bronze in her four races so far.
The Norway team celebrates its gold medal after the cross-country race. Left to right are Norway's Vibeke Skofterud, Kristin Stoermer Steira, Marit Bjoergen and Therese Johaug.
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Anette Norberg and the defending champion Sweden team will be curling for gold against Canada at the Vancouver Olympics after a 9-4 win over reigning world champion China in a shortened nine-end match on Thursday.
Canada's skip Cheryl Bernard, left, enjoys a laugh with teammate Cori Bartel Thursday. Bernard's Canadian team defeated Switzerland to reach the gold medal match against Sweden.
Christian
Christian video game makers Left Behind Games and Digital Praise have
entered into a merger agreement that they believe will significantly
raise the visibility and appeal of the Christian video game market. Read More
Christian video game makers Left Behind Games and Digital Praise have
entered into a merger agreement that they believe will significantly
raise the visibility and appeal of the Christian video game market. Read More
National
If ever a public figure should be down for the count, it is Kwame Kilpatrick. Read More
If ever a public figure should be down for the count, it is Kwame Kilpatrick. Read More
Eye on Africa
Rwandan President Paul Kagame said Thursday he will travel to France at
the end of May to attend the France-Africa summit in Nice after an
invitation from his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy. Read More
Rwandan President Paul Kagame said Thursday he will travel to France at
the end of May to attend the France-Africa summit in Nice after an
invitation from his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy. Read More
African-American
President Barack Obama plans to highlight the role historically black colleges have played in America's educational system. Read More
Christian
As a worship leader, I'm not always comfortable on stage. I've struggled with this my whole life. Unlike my extroverted husband, I don't like being the life of the party, the one everyone's looking at.
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Media
Barack Obama has long seem preoccupied with his presidency's dissection
by cable TV talk show hosts. With his health care summit, he
effectively became one. Read More
Barack Obama has long seem preoccupied with his presidency's dissection
by cable TV talk show hosts. With his health care summit, he
effectively became one. Read More
Christian
The tiny island of Malta in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea has a
rich history as one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. Read More
The tiny island of Malta in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea has a
rich history as one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. Read More
Christian
When it comes to forming a new government, none has yet been devised
that surpasses what a few men of the late 17th century accomplished
when they formed the United States of America. Read More
Christian
Job Path, a support group for people looking for work, had its first meeting Wednesday at East Dallas Christian Church, 629 N. Peak St. Read More
Job Path, a support group for people looking for work, had its first meeting Wednesday at East Dallas Christian Church, 629 N. Peak St. Read More
Christian
Two parts of an ancient biblical manuscript separated for centuries are going on display together for the first time. Read More
Business
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs said he prefers holding on to the company's cash hoard for potential acquisitions and "bold" investments, rather than paying dividends or buying back stock. Read More
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs said he prefers holding on to the company's cash hoard for potential acquisitions and "bold" investments, rather than paying dividends or buying back stock. Read More
Finances
Why do wealthy investors and institutions pay millions of dollars in admission fees to get into hedge funds? Because hedging--or using investment strategies that reduce financial risk--works. Says Nadia Papagiannis, editor of Morningstar Alternative Investments Observer: "Defensive investing can improve your long-term results." Read More
Why do wealthy investors and institutions pay millions of dollars in admission fees to get into hedge funds? Because hedging--or using investment strategies that reduce financial risk--works. Says Nadia Papagiannis, editor of Morningstar Alternative Investments Observer: "Defensive investing can improve your long-term results." Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that Arab nations will usher in a new Middle East without Zionists and without colonialists. Ahmadinejad made the comments during his visit in Syria, where he met with President Bashar Assad, opening a two-day visit that follows U.S. efforts to break up Syria's 30-year alliance with Tehran. Read More
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that Arab nations will usher in a new Middle East without Zionists and without colonialists. Ahmadinejad made the comments during his visit in Syria, where he met with President Bashar Assad, opening a two-day visit that follows U.S. efforts to break up Syria's 30-year alliance with Tehran. Read More
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National
President Obama and Congressional leaders from both parties meet to discuss health reform at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. Opening remarks by President Obama, Sen. Lamar Alexander (TN), Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA), and Sen. Harry Reid (NV). Read More
President Obama and Congressional leaders from both parties meet to discuss health reform at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. Opening remarks by President Obama, Sen. Lamar Alexander (TN), Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA), and Sen. Harry Reid (NV). Read More
National
After months of work, President Barack Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships is about to send him dozens of proposals on revamping the White House's faith-based program. The proposals will also set priorities for the office and will renew debate -- and media coverage -- of this controversial initiative.
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National
Army Chief of Staff General George Casey says he is concerned about attempts to repeal the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy that bans gays from openly serving in the military.
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Christian
Jeffrey R. Thomas, who leads Central City Community Church of the Nazarene, aims to empower congregants to change their lives in a neighborhood rife with drugs, homelessness and despair. Read More
Jeffrey R. Thomas, who leads Central City Community Church of the Nazarene, aims to empower congregants to change their lives in a neighborhood rife with drugs, homelessness and despair. Read More
World
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak left for a five-day trip to the U.S. where he hopes to convince senior government officials to impose harsh economic and diplomatic sanctions against Iran.
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Christian
"I would put her shoes on and walk around the house. You know and my sisters and brothers would call me 'Tonette.'" Read More
"I would put her shoes on and walk around the house. You know and my sisters and brothers would call me 'Tonette.'" Read More
African-American
Local black churches are among groups that are set to end Black History Month with flair. Here are some that are combining music, dance, drama and oratory in their closing programs. Read More
Local black churches are among groups that are set to end Black History Month with flair. Here are some that are combining music, dance, drama and oratory in their closing programs. Read More
Christian
Controversy has been brewing among a group of Southern Baptists after a former Muslim-turned-seminary president criticized a Muslim outreach strategy, called the Camel, as being "deceptive." Read More
Controversy has been brewing among a group of Southern Baptists after a former Muslim-turned-seminary president criticized a Muslim outreach strategy, called the Camel, as being "deceptive." Read More
Entertainment
There are many people who know and love Jeremiah Wright. And due to the last presidential race, there are some people who don't like Jeremiah Wright. Whatever one may think of him, he has to be given some credit because he is the first Black pastor of a historically Black church who has produced a president of the United States. He also kindly warned America that "Barack Obama is a politician," and that he "ain't Jesus".
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Christian
Much of African American history is passed on through oral traditions, but because of poor documentation and little recognition, other snippets have at times been lost. Read More
Home
One of two East Texas church arson suspects kept books on demon possession and atheism as well as assault rifles and guns, and may have left graffiti offering inside information about one of the attacks in a local store bathroom, according to court records.
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Home
"It is well and good for the preacher to base his sermon on the Bible, but he better get to something relevant pretty quickly, or we start mentally to check out."
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"It is well and good for the preacher to base his sermon on the Bible, but he better get to something relevant pretty quickly, or we start mentally to check out."
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Home
The U.S. government needs to enhance the religious literacy of its foreign service officers and diplomats so that they can better address foreign policy challenges, a report advised.
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The U.S. men's hockey team will play for a medal, color to be determined later.
Zach Parise (9), who scored both goals, celebrates with his teammates Wednesday after the USA defeated Switzerland 2-0 in an Olympic hockey quarterfinal.
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Mao Asada's coach, Tatiana Tarasova, leaned on the boards, arm crossed, lips pursed. During Wednesday's practice, Tarasova looked like an unsmiling bear, wearing a black fur coat Johnny Weir would surely covet.
Mao Asada of Japan will have some ground to make up in Thursday night's long program in figure skating, even though she skated a strong short program on Tuesday.
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USA-2 bobsled pilot Erin Pac's training times this week didn't portend a medal performance.
USA-2 Erin Pac and Elana Meyers earned a bronze medal in the women's bobsled final Wednesday at Whisller.
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They held half an Olympic ski race Wednesday, but it was a full day of drama -- melodrama, actually -- within the U.S. women's ski team.
Lindsey Vonn slides into the safety netting after losing control on a giant slalom turn. She broke her finger in the crash.
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When Team USA lined up to march into the 2010 Olympic opening ceremony, the U.S. women's hockey players wanted to be last.
Hayley Wickenheiser expects the Canadians fans to help spur on the team Thursday. "What's that crowd worth?" she said. "It could be worth a gold medal."
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Coach Frank Carroll, who marched in the opening ceremony with pupil Mirai Nagasu, likes the order in which the 16-year-old U.S. figure skater will take the ice for the finish of her Olympic competition.
The USA's Rachael Flatt, 17, is on the outside of medal position, fitth place, entering Thursday's long program. Her teammate, 16-year-old Mirai Nagasu, is one spot behind in sixth.
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For the last two weeks, weather at the Cypress Mountain freestyle ski venue has been a mix of rain, sleet, snow and brilliant sunshine. Now, a hurricane might be in the forecast.
Jeret "Speedy" Peterson's "Hurricane" may propel him to gold in the aerials.
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The Russians couldn't stop the skating attack Canada unleashed against them in the opening minutes of the men's hockey quarterfinals. But goalie Ilya Bryzgalov had a way to describe it.
Brenden Morrow is jubilant after giving Canada a 4-1 lead in the first period. It was the first time San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov allowed four goals in a period this season.
Sports
The USA captures a bronze medal in women's 3000-meter short-track relay Wednesday after South Korea, which crossed the finish line first, was disqualified. Skating for the USA were, left to right, Lana Gehring, Alyson Dudek, Allison Baver and Katherine Reutter.
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Felix Loch was born to luge.
Germans Felix Loch, right, and David Moeller were first and second in the men's luge singles.
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Dutch speedskating superstar Sven Kramer tried to move on Wednesday.
Sven Kramer lashed out at his coach after being disqualified from a race on Tuesday.
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The parents of missing American actor Andrew Koenig made an emotional public appeal Wednesday for help locating their 41-year-old son, who mysteriously disappeared nearly two weeks ago after visiting friends.
Andrew Koenig appeared as "Boner" in 1980's sitcom Growing Pains. He's the son of actor Walter Koenig,who played (Chekov on original Star Trek.)
Sports
Whistler Village's outdoor nightlife has been lively during the Games. For a daytime party, Whistler Olympic Park's biathlon venue is the place to be.
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At the age of 37, Clara Hughes made her fifth trip to an Olympic podium Wednesday, solidifying her place as one of Canada's most versatile and enduring athletes.
Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic, skating in the final pair, won her second gold medal of the Vancouver Olympics in the women's 5,000-meter event.
Sports
The brother of figure skater Nancy Kerrigan has been released on bail after being charged with assaulting his father at their Boston-area home shortly before he died.
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Christian
Lyndon Rush knows his sport gives him plenty of opportunities to be
vocal about his faith in Jesus Christ, and he wants to make the most of
those chances. Read More
Lyndon Rush knows his sport gives him plenty of opportunities to be
vocal about his faith in Jesus Christ, and he wants to make the most of
those chances. Read More
World
An Israeli archaeologist said Monday that ancient fortifications
recently excavated in Jerusalem date back 3,000 years to the time of
King Solomon and support the biblical narrative about the era.
(Pictured: Archeologist Eilat Mazar talks to journalists in Jerusalem.) Read More
An Israeli archaeologist said Monday that ancient fortifications
recently excavated in Jerusalem date back 3,000 years to the time of
King Solomon and support the biblical narrative about the era.(Pictured: Archeologist Eilat Mazar talks to journalists in Jerusalem.) Read More
World
Costa Rican voters have elected their first woman president in a vote of confidence for the nation's current policies. They also elected congressmen who pledged to defend traditional Christian values. Read More
National
The Republican Party could very well be on the verge of a political
comeback in 2010. They've seen some recent success at the ballot box in
Virginia, New Jersey, and even liberal Massachusetts. Read More
The Republican Party could very well be on the verge of a political
comeback in 2010. They've seen some recent success at the ballot box in
Virginia, New Jersey, and even liberal Massachusetts. Read More
Technology
Apple could introduce an "Explicit" category to its App Store, as suggested by developers who saw a tab for adult-themed apps appear briefly as a primary category in the iTunes Connect system. Read More
Apple could introduce an "Explicit" category to its App Store, as suggested by developers who saw a tab for adult-themed apps appear briefly as a primary category in the iTunes Connect system. Read More
Technology
Responding to what she called "many false allegations reported about me
in the media," Harriton High School Assistant Vice Principal Lynn
Matsko gave an emotional response on Wednesday morning to allegations
that she played any role in the alleged remote activation of a student's school-issued laptop Webcam to spy on the student at home. Read More
Responding to what she called "many false allegations reported about me
in the media," Harriton High School Assistant Vice Principal Lynn
Matsko gave an emotional response on Wednesday morning to allegations
that she played any role in the alleged remote activation of a student's school-issued laptop Webcam to spy on the student at home. Read More
National
Gov. Bob Riley, surrounded by at least a dozen state troopers and
members of his security detail, went to a podium to address a mostly
hostile crowd as protesters on both sides of the bingo debate jostled
to either applaud or try to boo the governor off the State House steps.
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Gov. Bob Riley, surrounded by at least a dozen state troopers and
members of his security detail, went to a podium to address a mostly
hostile crowd as protesters on both sides of the bingo debate jostled
to either applaud or try to boo the governor off the State House steps.
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Christian
Bishop Margot Käßmann, the head of Germany's Protestant churches, resigned on Wednesday after being caught driving drunk over the weekend. Read More
Bishop Margot Käßmann, the head of Germany's Protestant churches, resigned on Wednesday after being caught driving drunk over the weekend. Read More
Finances
Some people buy too much, some people buy too little. That's the overbuyer / underbuyer split. Overbuyers are often anxious about all the money they've spent and the stuff they've accumulated, so they can use some tips on cutting down on the number of things they buy. Read More
Some people buy too much, some people buy too little. That's the overbuyer / underbuyer split. Overbuyers are often anxious about all the money they've spent and the stuff they've accumulated, so they can use some tips on cutting down on the number of things they buy. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
President Shimon Peres said Wednesday that Hamas is trying to create an artificial conflict, responding to recent Palestinian criticisms of Israel's move to add West Bank sites to Israel's national heritage list. Read More
President Shimon Peres said Wednesday that Hamas is trying to create an artificial conflict, responding to recent Palestinian criticisms of Israel's move to add West Bank sites to Israel's national heritage list. Read More
Christian
President Obama's new compromise health care plan changes little and would still allow for federal funding of abortion, pro-life groups warned on Monday after the White House unveiled the proposal. Read More
President Obama's new compromise health care plan changes little and would still allow for federal funding of abortion, pro-life groups warned on Monday after the White House unveiled the proposal. Read More
Christian
A judge in Haiti said he expects to make a decision soon on the possible release of two American missionaries detained on suspicion of kidnapping 33 children after the earthquake in January. Read More
A judge in Haiti said he expects to make a decision soon on the possible release of two American missionaries detained on suspicion of kidnapping 33 children after the earthquake in January. Read More
Home
Southern Baptists must be gripped anew by the lostness of the world, repent of their self-centeredness and focus their local churches on taking the Gospel to those who have yet to hear, the chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention's Great Commission Resurgence Task Force said Feb. 22. (GCR Task Force chairman Ronnie Floyd presents the group's progress report to the SBC's full Executive Committee Monday, Feb. 22.) Read More
Southern Baptists must be gripped anew by the lostness of the world, repent of their self-centeredness and focus their local churches on taking the Gospel to those who have yet to hear, the chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention's Great Commission Resurgence Task Force said Feb. 22. (GCR Task Force chairman Ronnie Floyd presents the group's progress report to the SBC's full Executive Committee Monday, Feb. 22.) Read More
World
Less than a quarter of the 1.3 million Haitians who need shelter have it. And with the rainy season upon the quake-stricken country, aid groups are urgently asking for help.
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Christian
Benny Hinn, a televangelist who brings in millions of dollars annually, has some explaining to do to his followers since his wife of 30 years, Suzanne Harthern, has filed for divorce. Read More
Benny Hinn, a televangelist who brings in millions of dollars annually, has some explaining to do to his followers since his wife of 30 years, Suzanne Harthern, has filed for divorce. Read More
Christian
Twenty-five years ago God sent Rod Odom a vision. In August 2009 Odom's vision became a reality and since then has evolved into something far greater than he ever imagined. Read More
Twenty-five years ago God sent Rod Odom a vision. In August 2009 Odom's vision became a reality and since then has evolved into something far greater than he ever imagined. Read More
Christian
A lawyer who ended his quest to sue the Joyce Meyer Ministries for wrongful death in the murder of a former employee's family said Tuesday he still may file such a suit later.
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A lawyer who ended his quest to sue the Joyce Meyer Ministries for wrongful death in the murder of a former employee's family said Tuesday he still may file such a suit later.
Home
A Black Hawk County Jail inmate faces criminal charges for allegedly trying to extort money from a minister.
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National
Army superiors were warned about the radicalization of Major Nidal Malik Hasan years before he allegedly massacred 13 soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, but did not act in part because they valued the rare diversity of having a Muslim psychiatrist, military investigators wrote in previously undisclosed reports. Read More
Army superiors were warned about the radicalization of Major Nidal Malik Hasan years before he allegedly massacred 13 soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, but did not act in part because they valued the rare diversity of having a Muslim psychiatrist, military investigators wrote in previously undisclosed reports. Read More
World
A section of an ancient city wall of Jerusalem from the tenth century B.C.E. - possibly built by King Solomon -- has been revealed in archaeological excavations directed by Dr. Eilat Mazar and conducted under the auspices of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read More
A section of an ancient city wall of Jerusalem from the tenth century B.C.E. - possibly built by King Solomon -- has been revealed in archaeological excavations directed by Dr. Eilat Mazar and conducted under the auspices of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read More
African-American
A judge has ruled that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick must return to court Friday to be arraigned on a probation violation warrant. Read More
A judge has ruled that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick must return to court Friday to be arraigned on a probation violation warrant. Read More
National
Six Haitian orphans, at the airport and on their way to new lives in the United States, had their destination changed at the last moment. Read More
Six Haitian orphans, at the airport and on their way to new lives in the United States, had their destination changed at the last moment. Read More
Christian
A family court judge in Vermont has issued a warrant for the arrest of
a Virginia woman who disappeared with her daughter after being ordered
to turn her over to her former lesbian partner. Read More
A family court judge in Vermont has issued a warrant for the arrest of
a Virginia woman who disappeared with her daughter after being ordered
to turn her over to her former lesbian partner. Read More
African-American
Martin Luther King Jr. inspired the world with his vision of equality and his commitment to peace, but his eldest son told a room of 300 people Tuesday night at SUNY Canton that there is still much work to be done before his father's famous dream can be fulfilled. Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. inspired the world with his vision of equality and his commitment to peace, but his eldest son told a room of 300 people Tuesday night at SUNY Canton that there is still much work to be done before his father's famous dream can be fulfilled. Read More
African-American
Paula Dow was sworn in today as state attorney general, capping her climb to the highest perch in New Jersey law enforcement during a Trenton ceremony she called "the most momentous occasion of my life." Read More
Paula Dow was sworn in today as state attorney general, capping her climb to the highest perch in New Jersey law enforcement during a Trenton ceremony she called "the most momentous occasion of my life." Read More
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Though bearing the weight of great expectations, 19-year-old South Korean star Kim Yu-Na executed her jumps with airy lightness, piled up points with spins and spirals to a medley of James Bond film tunes and won the short program with a world-record score Tuesday in Olympic women's figure skating.
Kim Yu-Na of South Korea tallied a score of 78.5 in the women's short program Tuesday night. Japan's Mao Asada was second with 73.78 and Canada's Joannie Rochette was third.
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Canada's Joannie Rochette fought back tears for her entire heart-wrenching short program. When she finished, she couldn't hold back.
Canada's Joannie Rochette reacts after performing her short program during the women's figure skating competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
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Ryan Miller admits to being a recovering perfectionist.
Ryan Miller "has been the best goaltender in the NHL this year," Team USA GM Brian Burke said.
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Nordic combined world champions Todd Lodwick and Billy Demong, pioneers in their sport in the United States, are Olympic medalists at last.
USA's nordic combined team, from left, Bill Demong, Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick and Brett Camerota celebrate their silver medal in the men's team nordic combined Tuesday.
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The USA's Olympic Alpine Express finally slowed Tuesday when the Americans were shut out in the men's giant slalom, ending a streak in which they won at least one medal in each of the first six events.
American Bode Miller dropped out of the men's giant slalom on Tuesday.
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USA Bobsled's Bree Schaaf has played the piano, trombone, harmonica, bass and accordion. She sews and knits. She analyzes bobsled races for TV. She drives manual transmission trucks that haul bobsleds in Europe.
Bree Schaaf and brakeman Emily Azevedo, right, react in the finish area after their second run during the women's two-man bobsled competition Tuesday. The USA team stands tied for sixth, while Erin Pac held down second place.
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U.S. hockey coach Ron Wilson had a history lesson prepared for players in case they believed the talk about how the Americans have the easiest path to the gold medal.
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U.S. women's goaltender Jessie Vetter wished her counterpart on the Olympic men's team, Ryan Miller, good luck before he went out to star in Team USA's big win against Canada on Sunday.
Jessie Vetter makes one of her 23 saves against Finland in the third game of the tournament.
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The Olympic stage is set for a matchup every hockey fan wants to see: Canada vs. Russia and Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin.
Germany's Jakub Ficenec gets knocked to the ice by Canada's Eric Staal in Tuesday's game, which Canada won 8-2 to reach the quarterfinals.
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Kevin Martin is a curling god up here in the great white north.
Canada skip Kevin Martin has led his team to a gold medal and a bronze medal in his last two Olympics, and appears headed for another gold in Vancouver.
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On the outer edge of the vast security perimeter established for the Vancouver Winter Olympics, among the killer whales and in the narrow straits where illegal drugs and guns are trafficked alongside the legal international commerce, the seas are calm for now.
U.S. and Canadian forces have combined to guard the waters around Washington and British Columbia during the Olympics.
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An engaging Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue, Canada's couple of the Games, talked about their ice dancing gold medal Tuesday.
Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue won gold in ice dancing for Canada on Monday.
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Evgeni Plushenko isn't awarding himself a new Olympic medal. Or creating one, for that matter.
Sports
Silver is a precious medal, too. That is especially true for the USA in Olympic ice dancing, so University of Michigan students Meryl Davis and Charlie White are being swamped with congratulations by every means of modern communication.
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada (foreground) and Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the United States (on medals stand) congratulate each other before the ice dancing medals ceremony Monday. Virtue and Moir won the gold medal and Davis and White won silver.
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If every dike in Holland collapsed it still might not be considered as big a national tragedy as what happened in speedskating Tuesday.
The Netherlands' Sven Kramer reacts with disbelief as he crosses the finish line during the men's 10,000 meter speed skating race Tuesday. Kramer was disqualifyed for failing to switch one lane.
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Content with her two silver medals, Julia Mancuso has decided not to enter the Olympic slalom.
Silver medalist Julia Mancuso celebrates her medal in the super combined slalom.
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I was thinking fish and chips, but a late breakfast also was on my mind when I got off the bus at Steveston, a somewhat rustic fishing village about 15 minutes from my hotel near the airport in Richmond, B.C.
Nick Constantin is the proprietor, baker, greeter and sales clerk for Romanian Country Bread in Steveston, British Columbia.
Health
Researchers from Harvard Medical School have reported that the recent decline in breast cancer incidence was restricted to White non-Hispanic women in high-income counties and probably reflects discontinuation of hormone therapy.
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Researchers from Harvard Medical School have reported that the recent decline in breast cancer incidence was restricted to White non-Hispanic women in high-income counties and probably reflects discontinuation of hormone therapy.
Health
Valentine's Day may be long over, but Sacramento State's Student Health Center is promoting something it believes everyone should love: their body. Read More
Valentine's Day may be long over, but Sacramento State's Student Health Center is promoting something it believes everyone should love: their body. Read More
Health
As a non-believer, my life looked great on the outside. I had a terrific job and appeared to have it all together. But inside, I was fighting a terrible battle with a life-zapping monster called bulimia. It was a secret no one could know.
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Technology
Yahoo and Twitter announced a deal to put Twitter feeds on Yahoo
homepages, e-mail accounts, Yahoo Sports and other sites in a broad
content-sharing agreement that also includes Twitter in Yahoo search
results. Read More
Yahoo and Twitter announced a deal to put Twitter feeds on Yahoo
homepages, e-mail accounts, Yahoo Sports and other sites in a broad
content-sharing agreement that also includes Twitter in Yahoo search
results. Read More
Eye on Africa
It's politics, upside down. The elected president of a uranium-rich nation morphs into a despot and
refuses to relinquish power, prompting the army to stage a popular coup
with guns blazing in the name of democracy.
(Pictured: Soldiers stand guard outside a room where leaders of the military junta are meeting with envoys from the U.N., African Union., and ECOWAS)
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It's politics, upside down. The elected president of a uranium-rich nation morphs into a despot and
refuses to relinquish power, prompting the army to stage a popular coup
with guns blazing in the name of democracy.(Pictured: Soldiers stand guard outside a room where leaders of the military junta are meeting with envoys from the U.N., African Union., and ECOWAS)
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Technology
In the second hit of a one-two punch in Europe, an Italian court handed
out guilty verdicts on Wednesday for three of four Google executives
charged in a case concerning a YouTube video posted of a teenager with
Down Syndrome. Read More
In the second hit of a one-two punch in Europe, an Italian court handed
out guilty verdicts on Wednesday for three of four Google executives
charged in a case concerning a YouTube video posted of a teenager with
Down Syndrome. Read More
Business
Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in December for a seventh consecutive month, indicating the industry at the heart of the worst recession since the 1930s is stabilizing. Read More
Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in December for a seventh consecutive month, indicating the industry at the heart of the worst recession since the 1930s is stabilizing. Read More
Second Coming Watch/World
The rockets may not strike as often these days, but residents of this working-class town say they can't shake the anxiety that comes with living in Israel's most frequently bombed city. Read More
The rockets may not strike as often these days, but residents of this working-class town say they can't shake the anxiety that comes with living in Israel's most frequently bombed city. Read More
National
President Obama's support among born-again Christians has decreased after a year in office, a new survey shows.
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National
Even a president needs to have a BFF or two. Meet Chicago businessman Marty Nesbitt and hospital executive Eric Whitaker. There's a good chance you may have seen them already. Read More
Even a president needs to have a BFF or two. Meet Chicago businessman Marty Nesbitt and hospital executive Eric Whitaker. There's a good chance you may have seen them already. Read More
African-American
Controversial billboards are going up in the heart of black neighborhoods across Atlanta.
The message is simple and alarming -- that African-American children are an "endangered species" because there are "too many aborted" in the black community. The words are written over the face of a young black child.
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Christian
'The voucher movement seems to have been born, or seems to have been started as a Republican idea. That's the way Democrats look at it. That's the way black lawmakers look at it. Read More
'The voucher movement seems to have been born, or seems to have been started as a Republican idea. That's the way Democrats look at it. That's the way black lawmakers look at it. Read More
Christian
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Presidents of five historically African-American Baptist denominations announced Feb. 12 they were collaborating to respond more effectively to human need in Haiti.
Opinion
Last week Sarah Palin appeared on Bill O'Reilley's show discussing a crude joke levied at her on the animated television show - "The Family Guy." For those who may not have seen either the show itself or the O'Reilly interview, here's what happened.
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Christian
A 16-year-old boy has become the second teenager to be arrested on suspicion of criminal conspiracy in connection with a shooting inside a packed church in Richmond, police said Monday.
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Life
Aficionados of country music know the traditional themes, which start with unquestioning and enduring love for bird dogs, pickups and shotguns. There are battles with the bottle and broken hearts. Lots of them. Read More
Aficionados of country music know the traditional themes, which start with unquestioning and enduring love for bird dogs, pickups and shotguns. There are battles with the bottle and broken hearts. Lots of them. Read More
Christian
Americans are accustomed to a certain kind of public confession, argues Susan Wise Bauer - and that means a confession that is shaped by the Christian faith. Read More
Americans are accustomed to a certain kind of public confession, argues Susan Wise Bauer - and that means a confession that is shaped by the Christian faith. Read More
Christian
The two men suspected of setting a string of church fires in East Texas were childhood friends without any known criminal past. Their families attended church together. Read More
The two men suspected of setting a string of church fires in East Texas were childhood friends without any known criminal past. Their families attended church together. Read More
Christian
The reverends irreverently call themselves the "Dirty 31," a reference to a moniker they received in a 2006 letter to the editor of The Dispatch from a local Baptist minister. Read More
The reverends irreverently call themselves the "Dirty 31," a reference to a moniker they received in a 2006 letter to the editor of The Dispatch from a local Baptist minister. Read More
Christian
Investigators used security videotapes and shoe prints to help them link two men to two church fires in Texas, according to arrest warrant affidavits released Monday. Read More
Investigators used security videotapes and shoe prints to help them link two men to two church fires in Texas, according to arrest warrant affidavits released Monday. Read More
Christian