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  Nov 30, 2013

  Chris Christie, Hillary Clinton Top Contenders for 2016, New Poll Shows

  A new poll has indicated that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be the top contenders for their respective parties' tickets in the race for the 2016 presidential nominations.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  US Postal Service 'Holiday Stamp' Ad Excludes Christmas; Includes Hanukkah, Kwanzaa

  The U.S. Postal Service is drawing criticism on social media over its recent advertising mailer promoting "holiday stamps," which features Hanukkah and Kwanzaa stamps but none on Christmas, except one with a colorful gingerbread house.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  Sarah Palin Responds to MSNBC Host's Comments; Says God has Enabled Her to Defend Herself

  Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin responded for the first time to MSNBC host Martin Bashir's statement that perhaps someone should poop and urinate in her mouth, calling his remarks "vile" and "evil" and saying she is not affected by them and God has blessed her with a platform to defend herself.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  Pope Francis Unveils Fragments Believed to Be Apostle Peter's Bone

  At a mass which marked the end of the Vatican's year-long celebration of the Christian faith, Pope Francis on Sunday unveiled for the first time bone fragments believed to be that of Apostle Peter.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  Megachurch Pastor Perry Noble on 'What's the Big Deal About Homosexuality?'

  Senior Pastor Perry Noble of NewSpring Church in South Carolina dealt with the question, "What is the big deal about homosexuality/gay marriage?" as part of a sermon series called "You Asked For It" on Sunday. This was the most asked question the megachurch received.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  Israel Calls Iran Nuke Deal 'Historic Mistake;' ACLJ Says US Betrayed Pastor Saeed

  Israel criticized on Sunday an interim nuclear deal the United States and other world powers reached with Iran, calling it a "historic mistake." It is also a "betrayal" of U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini, who is in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith, said the American Center for Law and Justice, which had urged Washington to secure his release as a precondition.

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  Nov 24, 2013

  Court Strikes Clergy Tax-Free Housing Allowances; FRC Calls it 'Supreme Arrogance'

  A federal judge in Wisconsin has struck down a law that exempts clergy members from paying income taxes on housing allowance, declaring it unconstitutional in a case filed by Freedom From Religion Foundation. Family Research Council called the judgment "supreme arrogance."

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  Nov 24, 2013

  John Kerry Urged to Seek Pastor Saeed's Release Before Nuke Deal With Iran

  The American Center for Law and Justice has urged Secretary of State John Kerry, who is in Geneva for nuclear talks with Iran, to secure the release of U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini, who is in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith, before an agreement on that country's nuclear program.

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  Nov 23, 2013

  News Groups Blast White House for Limiting Access

  Leading news organizations have written to White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, protesting restrictions on taking pictures and video of President Obama performing official duties. The access limits have caused two other groups to urge their members to boycott handout photos and video from the White House.

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  Nov 23, 2013

  Obama Lobbied for Filibuster Change; Senate Dems to Push for Nominees' Approval

  President Obama lobbied at least three indecisive Senate Democrats to back this week's move to ban filibusters of presidential nominees, says a report, as the White House and its allies seem to be preparing to push for confirmation of hundreds of judicial and executive nominees.