Arizona Shooting Brings Calls for Civility January 14, 2011 Tucson, Ariz. -- Soon after a gunman opened fire at a public political event in Arizona, Americans were talking about ways to tone down angry rhetoric. Although the motives of shooter Jared Loughner, 22, are unclear, officials... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: breaking news, small group discussion, tragedy, civility
Homeless Man Gets Second Chance January 10, 2011 Columbus, Ohio -- After spending 17 years on the streets, Ted Williams is now fielding multiple job offers. The former radio announcer, who'd lost his career after turning to alcohol and drugs, became an Internet sensation this... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: second chances, breaking news, small group discussion, homeless, gifts and talents, blessing
WikiLeaks Sparks Cyber-War, Protests December 10, 2010 Sweden -- A rogue media organization that claims its work is based on defending free speech has caused an international uproar by leaking classified information online. Hackers angry about attempts to block funding for... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: privacy, national security, freedom of information, breaking news
Football Players Blame, Praise God for On-Field Role December 3, 2010 Buffalo, N.Y. -- Last weekend, athletes made the news for invoking God during and after athletic contests. NFL player Steve Johnson, who dropped a pass that would have given his Buffalo Bills an overtime win over rival... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: breaking news, sports, blaming god, praise
Church Leaders Must Quit Facebook, Pastor SaysNovember 30, 2010 Neptune, N.J. -- Concerned about the impact of Facebook on marriages, a pastor has ordered married leaders at his church to delete their accounts or resign their positions. The Rev. Cedric Miller of Living Word Christian... Likes [13]Comments [1] TAGS: breaking news, facebook, temptation
Churches Evaluate Stance on HomosexualityNovember 15, 2010 Denver- With the expansion of legalized gay marriage throughout America, more churches are wrestling with the role of gays in worship. While some churches are actively lobbying against gay marriage, others are going out of their way... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: breaking news, homosexuality, glbt
World Rejoices at Successful Mine Rescue October 15, 2010 San Jose Mine, Chile-After surviving for 69 days almost half a mile underground, 33 miners emerged to cheers this week. The rescue, which went off without a hitch, was the culmination of weeks of international cooperation and... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: small group discussion, breaking news, chilean miners, hope