Leonardo Blair

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  May 21, 2013

  Study: US Entrepreneurs Pray, Meditate More Frequently Than Non-Entrepreneurs

  U.S. entrepreneurs pray more, meditate more and are more likely to believe in "a God" and attend a religious congregation than non-entrepreneurs, according to information recently published by the Association of Religion Data Services.

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  May 21, 2013

  Zach Sobiech, Teen Who Recorded Farewell Song 'Clouds,' Dies From Rare Cancer

  Eighteen-year-old viral video inspiration Zach Sobiech's long goodbye came to a solemn halt on Monday morning when he died from the rare bone cancer osteosarcoma. He had been battling the disease for the last four years of his life.

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  May 21, 2013

  Boyce Watkins: Obama Lacks Moral Authority to Give 'No Excuses' Speech at Morehouse

  Popular black scholar and political commentator Dr. Boyce Watkins ripped into President Barack Obama on Monday for lacking what he believes is the moral authority to tell graduates at the prestigious historically black Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., that racism is no longer an excuse for failure in America.

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  May 21, 2013

  Ohio Church Gets Heat From Gay Marriage Supporters After Celebrating Biblical Marriage With Chick-fil-A Gift Cards

  As America waits with bated breath for the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage, one Ohio church became the target of gay marriage supporters after it advertised an event celebrating biblical marriages that promised to reward husband and wife couples with free $25 Chick-fil-A gift cards.

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  May 20, 2013

  Simon Cowell Told Christian 'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover She Would Be 'Lounge Singer'

  Former "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell told newly crowned winner of the show's 12th season Candice Glover that she would be "a lounge" singer the last time he cut her from the show.

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  May 20, 2013

  Most Undocumented Immigrants Are Christians From Latin America and Caribbean

  An estimated 83 percent, or 9.2 million, of the 11.1 million people living in the United States illegally are Christians from Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life.

• May 18, 2013

  House Panel OKs $2.5B in Annual Cuts to Food Stamps After Debating Whether Jesus Would Approve

  After squaring off with biblical scriptures on whether or not Jesus would approve, politicians in the House Agricultural Committee approved a farm bill on Wednesday that cuts the federal food stamp program, which supported 47 million people last year, by $2.5 billion annually.

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  May 17, 2013

  'Powerhouse' Soul Singer Candice Glover Wins 'American Idol'

  Candice Glover, a "powerhouse" soul-songstress likened to popular singer and actress Jennifer Hudson, was named the winner of the 12th season of Fox's "American Idol" singing competition on Thursday night.

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  May 17, 2013

  Boston Bombing Suspect Says Victims Were Collateral Damage, Dead Brother in Paradise

  In a note found scrawled on the inside of the boat in which he was hiding at the time of his arrest, Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, claimed responsibility for the chilling April 15 attack, dismissed victims as "collateral damage" and looked forward to joining his dead older brother in paradise.

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  May 17, 2013

  Man Charged With Murder After Allegedly Tricking Girlfriend Into Taking Abortion Pill

  A Florida man who did not want to become a father after his girlfriend became pregnant was charged with murder this week for allegedly tricking her into taking an abortion pill which killed the baby she was carrying.