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11/01/2011Hillary Clinton's Mother Dies at Age 92
Hillary Clinton's mother, Dorothy Howell Rodham, has died, according to The Associated Press.
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11/01/2011US Spends $20M on Pakistan Version of 'Sesame Street' to Help Fight Terrorism
The U.S. Government has a new weapon to fight terrorism: Sesame Street.According to The Associated Press, the U.S. is spending $20 million on a Pakistani version of "Sesame Street" that it hopes will fight Islamic radicalism by increasing tolerance.
- 10/31/2011
Oregon Faith-Healing Couple Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for 'Letting Baby Die'
The Oregon couple accused of letting their premature, newborn son die due to their church's refusal to use medical science has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of second-degree manslaughter.
- 10/31/2011
Police Crackdown on Sex Offenders on Halloween Is Pointless, Say Critics
In an effort to make Halloween safer for children roaming the streets in search of candy, police officers around the country are visiting the homes of sex offenders and, in some cases, even locking them up for the night, reflecting a take-no-chances approach toward sex offenders on the only night of the year where children visit the homes of strangers, despite evidence that the extra precautions are unnecessary.
- 10/31/2011
Despite Single-Sex Dorms, Students at Christian University Still Drinking, Having Sex
Students at a Christian university that recently eliminated co-ed dorms in favor of single-sex dorms in order to decrease the amount of sex and drinking happening on campus, say the new policy is not working, with some students claiming the new housing policy might have even made things worse.
- 10/31/2011
U.S. Citizens in Fla. Charged Higher Tuition Rates Because of Parents' Immigration Status
Five American-born children of illegal immigrants have filed a class-action lawsuit in Florida because they are being charged out-of-state college tuition due to their parents' immigration status.
- 10/31/2011
World Population Now 7 Billion: Is it Too High?
The world's 7th billion baby was possibly born today, according to the United Nations (U.N.), and several babies are being recognized as the (7th billion) one. But despite the festivities, some doctors and environmentalists are wondering if the earth can handle such a high number of people.
Tags Culture Family issues - 10/28/2011
Mexican Cartels Using US Kids as 'Expendable' Drug Runners; Should Christians Be Concerned?
As Washington's bloody "War on Drugs" continues and thousands of innocent people are killed in Mexico, the violence is beginning to affect the United States directly and American children are the latest to get caught in the madness. The intensity of the violence is causing some Christians and law enforcement officers to rethink their beliefs on the criminalization of drugs.
- 10/28/2011
Mother Learns of Son's Death on Facebook After School Posts Grief Message
There is no easy way to find out about a child's death, but finding out about such a tragedy through a Facebook posting can complicate an already horrible situation.
- 10/28/2011
'Occupy Wall Street' Protesters Inspiring Disobedience Among Law Enforcement Officials?
The "Occupy Wall Street" protesters around the country have been gaining headlines for the increase in arrests that have occurred in recent weeks, making it appear to be a clash between the state (vis-a-vis police officers) and the people (as the OWS protesters hammer home the "we are the 99 percent" image).
- 10/28/2011
New York Gov. Says 'Every State' Should Legalize Gay Marriage; Hints at 2016 Presidential Run
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed a marriage equality act in New York state earlier this year, has called on every state to legalize same-sex marriage, promising to "not rest" until a national marriage equality act is passed for all of America.
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10/27/2011Quran-Burning Preacher Terry Jones Announces Presidential Bid, Expects Muslim Votes
Dr. Terry Jones, the Quran-burning preacher from Florida, has announced he is running for president and told The Christian Post that Muslims should vote for him. The preacher also said he would support Republican presidential contender Herman Cain if his White House bid fails.
- 10/27/2011
Parents of Baby 'Adolf Hitler' Lose Custody of 3 Children Despite 'Free Speech' Claim
Two parents from New Jersey who named their children "Adolf Hitler" and "Aryan Nation" have officially lost custody, despite the court not finding any proof of physical abuse.
- 10/27/2011
Black Friday 2011: Local Businesses to Get in on Holiday Sales With 'Small Business Saturday'
Black Friday will see millions of Americans clamoring to get big deals from some the biggest chain stores in America like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, among others, as small businesses that cannot afford to "give away" laptops for $200 get left behind. That is why on Nov. 26, American Express is promoting "Small Business Saturday" as a way to remind shoppers about local businesses in their communities.
Tags Economic Crisis Culture - 10/27/2011
Google Refuses to Remove Videos Showing Police Brutality (VIDEO)
The police do not want people to see videos of them abusing citizens, and at least one law enforcement agency has requested that Google remove specific videos showing police brutality from its search results, according to a transparency report released by the search engine giant.
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