Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jan 25, 2014

  Study: Obama Helped Sway Americans in Favor of Gay Marriage; Used LGBT Terms More Than Any Other President

  President Barack Obama has helped sway Americans in support of same-sex marriage, according to a newly released study by the Human Rights Campaign, which notes that he used the word "gay" 272 times in public speeches, more than any of his predecessors.

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  Jan 24, 2014

  British Man Sentenced to Death After Claiming to Be a Prophet in Pakistan Blasphemy Case

  A 70-year-old British man has been sentenced to death by the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi which found him guilty of insulting Islam and committing blasphemy by claiming to be a prophet. The court rejected claims that he is mentally ill.

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  Jan 24, 2014

  Elton John Wants to Show Vladimir Putin How Dangerous Gay Propaganda Law Is

  Just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Sir Elton John "despite his orientation," the music icon said he wants to show the Russian leader how the country's controversial law that seeks to protect children from gay "propaganda" is dangerous to LGBT people.

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  Jan 24, 2014

  Mich. Autistic Boy Mistreated, Told Bible 'Only for Church, Not School,' Mother Says

  The mother of an 8-year-old autistic boy in Dearborn Heights, Mich., said her son has been told he is not allowed to bring his Bible to school and read it during free period. He has also been mistreated in a number of other ways by the school.

• Jan 24, 2014

  'Stunning' Images of Unborn Animals Provide Proof of When Life Begins, LU Professor Says

  An award-winning Liberty University English professor has argued that remarkable images of unborn animals are further proof of when life begins.

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  Jan 23, 2014

  Dennis McGuire's Prolonged Execution 'Inhumane' and 'Evil,' Says Ohio Priest Who Witnessed Death

  A Catholic priest from Ohio who witnessed the prolonged execution of convicted murderer Dennis McGuire last week described it as "inhumane" and "evil," noting that the felon prayed for forgiveness for his crimes.

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  Jan 23, 2014

  Bill Nye Reveals He Is Agnostic; Shares Expectations for Ken Ham Creationism Debate

  Bill Nye "The Science Guy" identified himself as an agnostic and revealed his expectations for the upcoming debate with Creation Museum CEO and President Ken Ham on the topic of creationism, saying that he doesn't expect they will be able to win each other over.

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  Jan 23, 2014

  Va. Attorney General Announces Switch in Favor of Gay Marriage; Says Ban Hurts Many People

  Virginia's new attorney general has announced that his office will not defend the state's ban on gay marriage, revealing that he has changed his views on the matter and refuses to "hurt" people any more.

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  Jan 23, 2014

  Pastor Saeed Abedini Transferred Out of Murderer Ward, But Health Problems Worsen

  U.S. pastor Saeed Abedini has been transferred from the murderer ward to the political prisoner ward in Rajai Shahr Prison in Iran, but his health problems are continuing to worsen and he needs surgery.

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  Jan 22, 2014

  Wash. Catholic School President Resigns Following Firing of Gay Vice Principal

  A Catholic high school president in Seattle has resigned following public controversy that stemmed from the firing of the school's former vice principal for marrying his same-sex partner.