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November 06, 2009
Alabama preacher charged in church fire
GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) - Federal agents say they’re searching for an Alabama preacher who’s facing arson charges in connection with a fire at his church.
Suspect arrested in nun’s slaying on Navajo reservation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Federal agents have made an arrest in connection with the slaying of a nun on the Navajo Indian reservation in New Mexico.
Winfrey takes gospel singer off her show
NEW YORK (AP) - Oprah Winfrey says she’s keeping singer BeBe Winans off her show until domestic violence charges against him are resolved.
November 05, 2009
It’s a ‘Christmas’ tree in Kentucky again
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The tall, decorated tree on the Kentucky Capitol’s front lawn this holiday season will be called a “Christmas” tree after all.
Rick Warren, Reader’s Digest part ways on project
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) - A joint publishing venture between influential pastor Rick Warren and Reader’s Digest magazine has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare.
November 04, 2009
Gone to the dogs: LA church starts pet service
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The pastor of a Los Angeles church has an idea he hopes will draw new followers and help his church reconnect with the community.
Billy Graham prepares to celebrate 91st birthday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Rev. Billy Graham will be 91 years old on Saturday.
November 03, 2009
Diabetes more serious than most realize
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Ignorance can kill.
Premature births worsen US infant death rate
ATLANTA (AP) - A government report says the United States ranks 30th in the world in infant mortality, mainly because of premature births.
Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers
A new study suggests that men may be able to lower their risk of getting the most aggressive form of prostate cancer by keeping their cholesterol in a healthy range.
European court: No crucifixes in Italian schools
STRASBOURG, France (AP) - Europe’s court of human rights says the display of crucifixes in Italian public schools violates religious and education freedoms.
NIH official vouches for safety of flu vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) - A leading government health figure says tests on millions of people who have received the H1N1 flu vaccine show that it’s safe and effective.
Christmas parade canceled amid legal concerns, protests
AMELIA, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio village’s Christmas parade has been canceled amid concerns over possible lawsuits, protests and logistical problems.
Woman fatally shot at Christian camp
ANGELUS OAKS, Calif. (AP) - A 60-year-old woman has been shot and killed at a religious camp in California’s San Bernardino Mountains.
FBI investigates nun’s death on Navajo reservation
NAVAJO, N.M. (AP) - The FBI says a nun has been found dead in her residence at a church in a small community on the Navajo Indian reservation near the Arizona-New Mexico border.
November 02, 2009
New study bringing relief to expectant mothers
A new study is bringing some relief to expectant mothers this flu season.
Evangelical leader Dobson leaving radio show
DENVER (AP) - Dr. James Dobson, the voice of Focus on the Family, will no longer host its flagship radio broadcast and is cutting formal ties with the Christian ministry he founded more than 30 years ago.
October 30, 2009
Getting enough sleep? They aren’t in West Virginia
ATLANTA (AP) - If you got a good night’s sleep last night, chances are you don’t live in West Virginia.
October 29, 2009
2 shot in legs as gunman attacks LA synagogue
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles police have detained a man near the North Hollywood synagogue where two people were shot in the legs.
October 28, 2009
HEALTH REPORT: Smoking just one cigarette increases artery stiffness by 25 percent
According to a new report, smoking can hurt your health even with the very first puffs.
October 22, 2009
Flu test results show transmission link from school children to rest of population
Results of tens of thousands of flu tests show what many already believed.
Atheists offer to care for pets left behind by rapture
ALSTEAD, N.H. (AP) - Christians who believe they’ll vanish from Earth in the rapture can now hire a company to care for their pets.
October 21, 2009
H1N1 and asthma sufferers a growing concern
20 million asthma sufferers fall into the high risk group for the H1N1 virus.
New recommendations made on making school breakfast, lunches more nutritious
Just weeks before Congress is set to take up the expired Child Nutrition Act, there are new recommendations on how the nation’s schools can make breakfast and lunch programs more nutritious.
Panel recommends 2nd cervical cancer vaccine
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal vaccine advisory panel has voted to recommend a second vaccine against cervical cancer for girls and young women.
WHO: Nearly 1 in 5 babies still missed by vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) - Global health officials are reporting a record 106 million infants were vaccinated last year against life-threatening diseases.
NY priest pleads guilty to stealing from parish
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - A suburban New York City priest has pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from parish accounts, including a fund for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Attorney says Ten Commandments displays are legal
CINCINNATI (AP) - An attorney for two Kentucky counties says courthouse displays of the Ten Commandments are for educational and historical purposes.
October 20, 2009
Seniors combining video games, friendly competition to stay fit
Most people think video games are for kids, but what about those who are kids at heart?
October 19, 2009
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate is a question that’s becoming all the more common.
