R. Leigh Coleman

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Irene: State by State Damages, Death Toll

    Irene: State by State Damages, Death Toll

    A state by state look at the damages and deaths left in the wake of Hurricane Irene.

  • 9/11 Memorial Wine Described as 'Grotesque'

    9/11 Memorial Wine Described as 'Grotesque'

    A New England winer has found themselves in hot water after creating two 9/11 wines to commemorate the September 11 terrorist attacks.

  • Honored Navy Officer Found Guilty in 9/11 Fraud

    A retired naval officer honored for heroism during the September 11th attack on the Pentagon was found guilty Monday for committing fraud against the 9/11 victim's compensation to the tune of some $330,000. Cmdr. Charles Coughlin of Severna Park, Md., is accused of exaggerating his injuries from when he ran back inside the burning Pentagon to help rescue others.

  • Six Years After Katrina: Hurricane Lessons Shared With Irene's Victims

    Six Years After Katrina: Hurricane Lessons Shared With Irene's Victims

    Hurricane Irene response begins today and Gulf Coast residents and leaders will bring their lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina as they remember the sixth anniversary of the 2005 storm.

  • 10th Anniversary Study: Faith in New York Since 9/11

    10th Anniversary Study: Faith in New York Since 9/11

    In the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks, millions of Americans flocked to churches and houses of worship. But, for most, the shift in spiritual behavior was short lived. Still, more New Yorkers are going to church compared to a decade ago.

  • Irene Brings in SuperHeroes

    Irene Brings in SuperHeroes

    Bad news is spreading across the Eastern Seaboard, but help is on the way as thousands begin mobilizing rescue efforts.

  • Irene Wreaks Havoc on East Coast: $8 Billion in Damage, 18 Dead

    Irene Wreaks Havoc on East Coast: $8 Billion in Damage, 18 Dead

    Hurricane Irene roared through the Northeast today like a rude, unwelcome guest, leaving at least 18 dead, millions without power, paralyzed cities, and an estimated $8 billion to $15 billion in damages.

  • Death Toll Up as Irene Looms Large; 1 Million Lose Power

    Death Toll Up as Irene Looms Large; 1 Million Lose Power

    New York City is bracing for Hurricane Irene’s wrath late Saturday for fear there may be widespread blackouts, gale-force winds, and a rising storm surge.

  • 'New Gandhi' to End Hunger Strike

    'New Gandhi' to End Hunger Strike

    India's Parliament resolved Saturday to accept demands raised by 74-year-old political activist Anna Hazare to tackle chronic corruption in the country. His peaceful battle against political corruption has caught the attention of people across the globe.

  • Irene's Fury Takes Four Victims; Thousands Without Power

    Irene's Fury Takes Four Victims; Thousands Without Power

    Four deaths caused by Hurricane Irene’s relentless battering along the shores of North Carolina are the first casualties being reported today; one of the tragic deaths is reportedly a young child.