Leonardo Blair

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  Apr 7, 2014

  'I Think There Is a Gay Mafia' Says Bill Maher; Warns Against Crossing Group After Resignation of Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich

  Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher warned Friday that he thinks there is a "gay mafia" that will "whack" anyone that crosses them.

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  Apr 7, 2014

  Megachurch Pastor Bob Coy of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale Resigns Over 'Moral Failing'

  In a stunning revelation Sunday senior officials of the Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the United States, announced that their popular founding pastor Bob Coy, 58, has resigned after "confessing to a moral failing."

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  Apr 4, 2014

  CBS Puts Brakes on Marijuana Ad in New York's Times Square

  Times Square did not light up with its first-ever advertisement for marijuana as planned Tuesday morning, as CBS lawyers put the brakes on the promotion, according to Weedmaps. The organization is pushing to legalize the use of the plant in the state and paid $50,000 to spread its message on weed.

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  Apr 4, 2014

  Facebook Users Helped Save This Little Girl's Vision After Looking at This Photo

  A Memphis mother got a lot more than Facebook likes and warm comments on the social medium when she posted a glowing picture of her 3-year-old daughter. Reactions from a few friends led to a revelation that her daughter was slowly going blind in one eye.

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  Apr 4, 2014

  Graham Cracker Producer Honey Maid Sparks Controversy With 'This Is Wholesome' Ad Campaign Featuring 2 Gay Men as Parents

  Graham cracker producer Honey Maid is celebrating a controversial advertisement featuring two gay men as parents in its "This is Wholesome" advertising campaign, which the company says has attracted 10 times more positive comments than negative ones.

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  Apr 3, 2014

  First Marijuana Ad Unveiled in Times Square as Advocates Push for Legalization of 'Weed' in New York

  Times Square, N.Y., was lit up by its first-ever advertisement for marijuana Tuesday morning, courtesy of an organization called Weedmaps, which is pushing to legalize its use in the state.

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  Apr 3, 2014

  Mary Jones Freed After Serving 32 Years in Prison; Says 'I don't Have a Reason to Be Bitter, God Is My Shepherd'

  After serving 32 years in prison for a crime her family says she did not commit, 74-year-old Mary Jones was released from the Lynwood Women's facility in California last Tuesday, and has declared that she doesn't have a reason to be bitter.

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  Apr 3, 2014

  Mississippi Lawmakers Approve Religious Freedom Bill SB 2681, Gov. Phil Bryant Will Sign; Gay Activists Call it Discriminatory

  Mississippi lawmakers in both chambers of the legislature passed the Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act (SB 2681) Tuesday. Gov. Phil Bryant (R) has said he will sign the bill. When it becomes law it will prohibit the state from taking action that "burden" a citizen's right to religious exercise. LGBT activists have attacked the bill as discriminatory.

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  Apr 3, 2014

  Sex Abuse Scandals Cost US Catholic Church Nearly $3 Billion Over 8 Years

  Sexual abuse scandals have cost the U.S. Catholic Church nearly $3 billion over an eight year period; and according to a report released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops last month, the scourge has not gone away.

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  Apr 3, 2014

  Child Predator John Doe 28 Caught Having Sexually Explicit Activities With Young Boy and FBI Wants Help Identifying Him

  The FBI has launched a nationwide manhunt for a brazen child predator identified as John Doe 28 after he was caught in an online video having sexually explicit activities with a young boy. And they want your help to capture him.