Stoyan Zaimov

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  May 16, 2012

  Secularists Shun Obama's Faith and Governance Approach; Approve of Romney's

  As the race for the White House heats up, various groups are hoping to play a part in the shaping of American politics, including the Secular Coalition for America, which has posted a scorecard that rates candidates on their stances concerning nontheistic issues.

• May 16, 2012

  Episcopal Convention to Discuss Removing Baptism Requirement for Communion

  The Episcopal Church is considering changing a canon law that will allow non-baptized people to receive Holy Communion, and the resolution will be discussed at the 78th General Convention in Indianapolis when it meets July 4-12.

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  May 16, 2012

  'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic's Genocide Trial Begins

  Former Serbian General Ratko Mladic's war crimes trial began Wednesday at the U.N. court in the Hague, Netherlands, where a tribunal is accusing the reputed "Butcher of Bosnia" of crimes against humanity.

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  May 16, 2012

  Carlos DeLuna Wrongly Executed for 1983 Murder in Texas

  An investigative report has found that the state of Texas wrongly sentenced to death and executed 27-year-old Carlos DeLuna in 1989, a grave mistake that has been described as "emblematic" of a failed legal system.

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  May 15, 2012

  Carrie Underwood Talks Christian Study Group, 'Oprah' Interview

  Country pop star Carrie Underwood, famous for her hit 2005 Christian song "Jesus, Take the Wheel," has opened up about her faith in an interview in the upcoming June issue of Glamour magazine. The OWN Network is also set to air an interview between Oprah Winfrey and Underwood and her husband.

• May 15, 2012

  RI Governor Signs Order Recognizing Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages

  Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed an executive order on Monday that recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other states, thereby granting homosexual couples the same rights as heterosexual ones.

• May 15, 2012

  Okla. Judge Throws Out Bill Placing Restrictions on Abortions

  An abortion law in Oklahoma signed by Gov. Mary Fallin last year has been ruled as unconstitutional by a district court judge because it violates a woman's privacy.

• May 15, 2012

  Voters More Focused on Jobs and Health Care, Not Gay Marriage

  Despite the ongoing controversy regarding President Barack Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage, a new CBS News/New York Times poll that surveyed over 500 registered voters has found that only seven percent of respondents believe it will be a top issue this coming November.

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  May 14, 2012

  Pat Robertson Says Jesus Not in Race, But Romney Will Do

  Televangelist Pat Robertson suggested on his "700 Club" show Monday that although Mitt Romney is far from being Jesus, the GOP candidate is still an adequate alternative to President Barack Obama for Christian voters.

• May 14, 2012

  Obama's Newsweek Rainbow Halo Cover Stirs Controversy

  President Barack Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage is still making headlines, and Newsweek's upcoming colorful cover showing Obama with a rainbow halo with the label "The First Gay President" has some Twitter users expressing everything from amusement to criticism.