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Young Church Leader Killed in Crash on Way to Honeymoon Less Than 24 Hours After Wedding
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Less than 24 hours after celebrating the wedding of their young adult leader, Jordan Costa, 21, members of a Canton, Mich., church were floored with heartache after they got news that he was killed in a car crash en route to a honeymoon with his new 21-year-old bride, Heather Favazza-Costa.
Jodi Arias Trial Live Stream Free: Watch Online Coverage - Will Jodi Arias Receive Death Penalty? Jury Continues Deliberations (VIDEO)
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The Jodi Arias trial has continued to increase in tension on Wednesday as the jury was left deadlocked, unable to come to a conclusion about what sentence the convicted murderer should be given. The jury will recommence its deliberations on Thursday with most analysts expecting a decision to be made today, or an announcement that they are at a permanent impasse.
Gosnell's Defense Attorney Says US Needs 17-Week Abortion Ban, Yearly Clinic Inspections
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Jack McMahon, defense attorney for abortionist and convicted murderer Kermit Gosnell, shocked America Wednesday during his first live cable news interview since the jury's verdict in his client's case. McMahon twice said, "thank God," and revealed to Fox News host Megyn Kelly that he believes banning abortion after 17-weeks should become law, and all abortion clinics must be inspected annually.
Boy Scouts of America Delegates to Cast Ballots Today on Openly Gay Membership Resolution
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The Boy Scouts of America will announce Thursday the outcome of the 1,400-member national council's vote after they cast their ballots on a new resolution allowing for openly-gay membership into the scouts, which many fear will lead to the dissolution of the faith-based organization, and the promotion of LGBT activism.
Judge to Decide If Yoga Belongs in Public Schools
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A California judge began hearing arguments this week in a civil rights case concerning whether one yoga form's religious roots should prevent it from being taught in a public school system.
Peace Corps to Allow Gay Couples to Volunteer Overseas
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The Peace Corps, one of the largest government-run volunteer organizations in the U.S., announced on Tuesday that as of June it is changing its policy to allow same-sex couples to volunteer together in the overseas service program.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Combining Medical Care With Pastoral, Faith Support
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A national network of hospitals in the U.S. called Cancer Treatment Centers of America is combining state-of-the-art medical care for patients in advanced-stages of cancer with spiritual support by a team of pastors, which is said to help patients live longer.
Boy Scouts of America Denies Vote Tampering Allegations
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The high stakes showdown over whether or not Boy Scouts of America will lift its ban on gay youth began in Grapevine, Texas, on Wednesday as the organization dismissed recent allegations that the fix is in.
Wolf Blitzer Atheist Interview: 'You're Blessed...Do You Thank the Lord?' (VIDEO, PHOTO)
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Wolf Blitzer interviewed an atheist on Tuesday for CNN, however, things turned awkward as the anchor attempted to question the woman about how she survived the Oklahoma tornado which devastated the region this week.
Sisters Ejected From Mall for Wearing Cancer T-Shirts and Hats (PHOTO)
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Three sisters have been ejected from a mall in suburban Philadelphia after wearing cancer t-shirts that contained a profanity on them.
Homeless Ga. Teen 'Humbled' by Experience Graduates as Valedictorian
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A 17-year-old student from Georgia whose family of five was homeless for most of her high school career has managed to graduate at the top of her class and earn a spot at prestigious Spelman College, where she will be enrolling as a junior in the fall.
IRS Director Lois Lerner Invokes Fifth Amendment, Refuses to Testify Over Conservative Group Targeting
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Top Internal Revenue Service (IRS) official, Lois Lerner, has invoked the Fifth Amendment before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Wednesday, refusing to testify but simply saying that she had "not done anything wrong."
Creationist Ken Ham Calls Out Atheists for Intolerance, Self-Righteousness
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Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum has posted a video of atheist Internet users who are planning on protesting his participation at a homeschool convention in Texas.
Lee Strobel on Atheists vs Ball State U Professor Teaching Creationism
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Evolutionists and atheist activists who recently complained about a Ball State University assistant professor teaching creationism may be missing a broader view of education, according to popular Christian apologist Lee Strobel, who says that colleges should be a place where students can explore both Darwinism and creationism fully and freely.
Westboro Tornado Blame: Jason Collins and Kevin Durant to Blame for Oklahoma Twister, Claims Phelps (VIDEO)
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Westboro Baptist Church has said the Oklahoma tornado blame lies with the state's basketball team's open support for gay NBA player, Jason Collins.
Boy Scouts Receive 19,000 Signatures Supporting Gay Membership Ban as Vote Looms
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Nearly 19,000 Americans, most of whom are past or current members of Boy Scouts families or are former Scouts, have signed a petition, which was delivered to the Boy Scouts of America, urging the organization to keep its century-old policies and not allow gay members to serve as members or leaders.
Former US Secretary of Education: Is College Worth It?
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With the cost of higher education skyrocketing, student loan debt growing, and youth unemployment persistently high, a former United States Secretary of Education asks "Is College Worth It?"
Harvard Professor Says Quality of Liberal Education Has Declined
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Harvard Professor Harvey Mansfield joined Monday the criticism started by a National Association of Scholars (NAS) report on liberal indoctrination occuring at Bowdoin College, a liberal arts school in Brunswick, Maine, by condemning the lax standards of liberal education.
Judge Issues Order Saying Pro-Lifer Can Demonstrate at Mich. Planned Parenthood Facility
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A federal judge has issued a "stipulating order" that allows an activist to display pro-life messages inside his car in front of a Planned Parenthood facility in Michigan.
Oklahoma Tornado Death Toll Still Unknown; Oklahomans Pull Together Amidst Tragedy, Loss of Life
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Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (OBDR) and the Salvation Army are among the faith-based organizations providing disaster relief to the residents of Moore, Okla., following Monday's devastating tornado that killed 24, a number that is expected to increase as search and rescue teams continue to dig through the remains.