Miners Face Prolonged EntrapmentAugust 27, 2010 Copiapo, Chile -- Officials are carefully breaking the news to 33 trapped Chilean miners that they shouldn't expect a quick rescue. The miners, stuck 2,300 feet underground since an August 5 cave-in, may not be freed until Christmas.... Likes [1]Comments [1] TAGS: breaking news, miners, bible study, waiting, hardship, small group discussion
Protests Continue Over Mosque Near Ground ZeroAugust 24, 2010 New York- As another anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, debate continues about whether an Islamic center and mosque should be built a few blocks from where the World Trade Center once stood. President Obama... Likes [2]Comments [0] TAGS: religious freedom, breaking news, islam, 9/11
Grad Student's Beliefs Could Lead to ExpulsionAugust 5, 2010 Augusta, Ga. -- Graduate student Jennifer Keeton is fighting back against her university, which says she must reconsider her ethical convictions. Keeton, a 24-year-old who's getting her master's degree in school counseling, says... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: breaking news, persecution, education
Recent Convert Rejects Organized ReligionAugust 9, 2010 New Orleans -- Bestselling novelist Anne Rice, who made headlines when she converted to Catholicism a decade ago, now says she's "quit being a Christian." On Facebook, Rice posted, "I remain committed to Christ as always... Likes [3]Comments [0] TAGS: religion, breaking news, social issues, doctrine, small group discussion
Nabbed Bandit Becomes Folk HeroHarbour Island, Bahamas -- The lengthy crime spree of Colton Harris-Moore, aka "The Barefoot Bandit," ended last weekend when police nabbed him during a high-speed boat chase. Harris-Moore, 19, has eluded capture since walking out of a halfway house... Likes [0]Comments [1] TAGS: headlines, criminal
Ohio Honor Student Faces Charges for Running AwayJuly 2, 2010 Norwalk, Ohio-- After being missing for almost three weeks, Abbi Obermiller, 17, was discovered on Wednesday, hiding in her boyfriend's attic. Abbi, a straight-A student, vanished on June 6, leaving behind a note that read, "I just... Likes [0]Comments [1] TAGS: deception, runaway, news
Children of Lesbians Thrive, Study ShowsJune 16, 2010 San Francisco -- A first-of-its-kind study revealed that children raised by lesbian mothers fared better in some areas than did children in straight families. Children with gay moms had higher levels of self-esteem and confidence,... Likes [0]Comments [0]