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  Mar 26, 2012

  Egypt's Copts Debate Role of New Pope After Shenouda III

  A little over a week after the death of Pope Shenouda III, the Coptic Orthodox church of Egypt is facing a crucial dilemma in the face of the rise of Islamism. Should the next leader speak for the rights of Christians, like his predecessor did, or should he be a peace-maker?

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  Mar 26, 2012

  White House Defends Obama's Trayvon Martin Remarks

  White House senior adviser David Plouffe sought to explain President Barack Obama's comment on the killing of Trayvon Martin, a black teenager, saying it showed his parental instinct. The aide also hit back at candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum for their criticism of the president.

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  Mar 26, 2012

  Christians, Pastors Wear Hoodies to Church; Speak Out for Trayvon

  Christians across the country went to church on Sunday wearing hooded sweatshirts to show solidarity with Trayvon Martin, who wore one when he was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida. Pastors called for justice for the slain black teenager as part of their sermons.

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  Mar 25, 2012

  Poll Shows Romney Leading in California

  Republican presidential candidate front-runner Mitt Romney is comfortably leading in support from registered GOP voters in California, but his likely win in the June 5 primary will be without much enthusiasm, a new poll has shown.

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  Mar 25, 2012

  Dick Cheney Recovering After Heart Transplant

  Former Vice President Dick Cheney underwent heart transplant surgery Saturday and is recovering in the intensive care unit of a Virginia hospital.

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  Mar 25, 2012

  Thousands Take to Streets Nationwide to Protest Trayvon Martin's Killing

  Thousands of Americans called for justice in rallies around the country Saturday in support of Trayvon Martin, a black teenager who was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida last month.

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  Mar 24, 2012

  Islamists Nearly Wipe Out Christians in Syrian City

  While the world is raising concerns over rights abuses by anti-government forces in Syria's ongoing violent conflict, few would even know that militant Islamists have expelled the majority of Christians from the western city of Homs, according to the country's largest church.

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  Mar 24, 2012

  Pope Benedict Arrives in Mexico; Condemns Drugs, Violence

  Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Mexico Friday as tens of thousands in the world's largest Roman Catholic country lined up along the streets to greet him with cheers and tears. He encouraged the nation and the church to fight the evils of drugs, violence and idolatry of money.

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  Mar 24, 2012

  Gingrich Calls Obama a Christian Who Behaves Like a Muslim

  Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich, who was campaigning in Louisiana ahead of Saturday's primary, told reporters he believes President Barack Obama is a Christian but his behavior is causing many Americans to think he is a Muslim.

• Mar 19, 2012

  NY Trinity Church Rector Accused of Lavish Overspending

  Ten of the 22 members of Trinity Church's board of directors have been forced out or quit over alleged subversion of the institution's mission and extravagant spending by the rector of the Episcopal church in Lower Manhattan, the Rev. Dr. James H. Cooper.