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• Nov 4, 2013

  Hallmark Apologizes for Removing 'Gay' From Christmas Carol on Ornament

  The greeting card company Hallmark has apologized for causing concern over the removal of the word "gay" from the Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" on its sweater ornament, which is drawing negative comments on the company's Facebook page.

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  Nov 4, 2013

  Snowden Says US, UK Among World's 'Worst' Surveillance Offenders; Gaining Support in Germany

  America's National Security Agency and its British counterpart are among the "worst offenders" of mass surveillance, according to an open letter allegedly written by Edward Snowden. Many German public figures are now saying the NSA whistleblower should be offered asylum in their country.

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  Nov 3, 2013

  Britney Spears Says Evangelical Preacher Max Lucado Is Her Favorite Author

  Pop star Britney Spears told a fan this past week during a Twitter Q&A session that her favorite author is evangelical Texas megachurch pastor Max Lucado.

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  Nov 3, 2013

  Sarah Palin, Donald Trump to Attend Billy Graham's 95th Birthday Celebrations

  Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and real estate mogul Donald Trump will be among prominent guests at the Rev. Billy Graham's 95th birthday celebration in North Carolina this coming week, when "My Hope America with Billy Graham," a massive nationwide evangelistic effort, will also be launched.

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  Nov 3, 2013

  Churches to Celebrate Orphan Sunday Amid Calls for Caution Against Fraud, Trafficking

  Thousands of churches across the United States will reflect on God's call to care for the orphan as they celebrate the fifth Orphan Sunday amid calls for introspection to minimize the possibility of adoption-related fraud and trafficking.

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  Nov 2, 2013

  Cardinal O'Malley Backs Bill to Reveal Abortion Surcharges in ObamaCare; Sebelius Dodges Query

  Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley urged members of Congress to support the Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, which would require health plans to disclose if they subsidize abortion coverage. O'Malley's support comes days after Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius pleaded ignorance on abortion funds.

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  Nov 2, 2013

  Sec. of Defense Hagel Denounces 9 States for Blocking Same-Sex Military Benefits

  Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel blasted nine U.S. states saying it is "wrong" for them to defy the Pentagon by not allowing National Guard facilities to issue ID cards to same-sex spouses to enable them to claim benefits.

• Oct 28, 2013

  Calif. Group Protests Decision to Honor 'Sexual Predator' Harvey Milk on US Postage Stamp

  SaveCalifornia is protesting the U.S. Postal Service's decision to feature LGBT activist Harvey Milk on a special commemorative stamp next year. The pro-family group is calling for the boycott of the stamp, calling Milk a "sexual predator," based on his biography.

• Oct 28, 2013

  Kan. Couple Refuse to Tip Gay Waiter; Say His Lifestyle Is 'Affront to God'

  A Kansas couple has drawn criticism for writing an offensive note to a gay waiter after dining at a restaurant, instead of giving him a tip for his good service. "Your homosexual lifestyle is an affront to God… We hope you will see the tip your fag choices made you lose out on, and plan accordingly," they wrote on the receipt.

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  Oct 28, 2013

  Steven Furtick Addresses Criticisms About $1.7 Million Mansion; Says It's From God but Apologizes for Controversy

  Pastor Steven Furtick of a North Carolina megachurch spoke to his congregation about the criticisms he has received over his newly built 16,000 square foot home, saying while it is from God, he is sorry for uncomfortable conversations the members had to have due to the controversy.