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January 11, 2010
Animator of popular Lutheran series dies at 88
LOS OSOS, California (AP) - Animator Art Clokey, who created the claymation duo “Davey and Goliath” for the Lutheran Church, has died in California at the age of 88.
Study: Youth now have more mental health issues
CHICAGO (AP) - A new study has found that more high school and college students are dealing with mental health issues than people the same age did during the Great Depression.
Annual Coconut Grove Food Festival goes on despite bitter cold blast
The bitter cold blast we’re all dealing with paralyzed some south Florida traditions. The Three Kings Day parade in Pompano Beach was canceled. But…the annual Coconut Grove Food Festival went on as scheduled.
Buckle up! Kid films getting better at safety
CHICAGO (AP) - A government study has found that characters in children’s movies are increasingly using seat belts, bike helmets and crosswalks, but unsafe behavior persists.
January 08, 2010
CDC: Swine flu now widespread only in 1 state
ATLANTA (AP) - Swine flu infections continue to drop and only one state - Alabama - was reporting widespread cases last week.
Winchester woman admits church embezzlement
WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) - A Winchester woman faces up to eight years in prison for embezzling more than $300,000 from a church and an affiliated school.
Restoration of lost Scientology materials complete
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - The Church of Scientology has unveiled more than 1,000 unreleased recordings of lectures by L. Ron Hubbard and reams of corresponding writings.
January 07, 2010
Comments on Buddhism, Tiger Woods upset faithful
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Fox News analyst Brit Hume upset many Buddhists when he suggested last weekend that Tiger Woods turn to Jesus to deal with his sins.
Medical studies highlight new approaches to trim hospital infections
NEW YORK (AP) - Research on reducing post-surgical infections in hospitals show that use of a nasal ointment and an antiseptic worked dramatically better than the usual iodine scrub.
January 06, 2010
Test may help detect early signs of debilitating Alzheimer’s Disease
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease is important. And in today’s Healthwatch, Janet Choi looks at a test that may help detect the very early signs of the debilitating disease.
Louisiana prison offers ministry degree to inmates
ANGOLA, La. (AP) - Inmates in one of the toughest prisons in the South are finding redemption through a college seminary program.
Fight against fat goes high-tech with new devices
ALHAMBRA, Calif. (AP) - Scientists are trying to develop high-tech monitoring devices to help obese people who want to change face the truth about their habits.
Tenn. public schools agree to end Bible distribution
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) - Public school officials in Wilson County, Tennessee, have agreed to stop distributing Bibles to students during the school day on school grounds.
January 05, 2010
Police find chalices stolen from Indiana church
NORTH VERNON, Ind. (AP) - Investigators have found golden chalices and other items that were inside a safe stolen from a southern Indiana church.
January 04, 2010
As dog racing drops, greyhound adoption need rises
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Greyhound advocates are scrambling to find homes for hundreds of dogs that will no longer be racing.
Calif. pastor takes in $2.4M after donations plea
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) - Evangelical pastor Rick Warren says his plea for donations to fill a $900,000 deficit at his California megachurch brought in at least $2.4 million.
Ala. church to build 100-foot cross along highway
JASPER, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama church is looking to make a monumental statement to motorists along the future Interstate 22.
Evidence lacking for special diets in autism
CHICAGO (AP) - An expert panel says there’s no rigorous evidence that digestive problems are more common in children with autism compared to other children, or that special diets work.
Evidence lacking for special diets in autism
CHICAGO (AP) - An expert panel says there’s no rigorous evidence that digestive problems are more common in children with autism compared to other children, or that special diets work.
January 02, 2010
FDA liver risk warning for Bristol-Myers HIV drug
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health officials are warning an HIV drug comes with the risk of a rare, but potentially deadly liver disorder.
December 31, 2009
Did Americans get any healthier over past decade?
ATLANTA (AP) - About 10 years ago the government set some lofty health goals for the nation to reach by 2010.
Church leader arrested in drugs, sex abuse probe
CORONA, Calif. (AP) - A California church leader has been arrested on drug-related charges amid allegations that he drugged and sexually abused children.
December 30, 2009
Feeling Down? Try Happiness Training
It’s been a sad year for many Americans, but for those feeling down in the dumps psychologists say you can “turn that frown upside down”.
Michigan Muslims condemn jet attack
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) - Muslim leaders in Michigan are condemning the failed attempt to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas, calling it a violation of the spirit of Islam.
Studies spotlight problems in FDA device approvals
CHICAGO (AP) - Two new studies find shortfalls in the Food and Drug Administration’s approval process for heart devices such as pacemakers and stents.
December 29, 2009
Survey: Overweight overwhelmed about exercising in front of others
Have you made your New Year’s resolution? If it’s to get in shape, you’re not alone.
Va. lawmaker targets police prayer policy
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A state legislator is renewing his effort to undo a Virginia State Police requirement that its chaplains deliver only non-denominational prayers at official events.
WHO chief: swine flu pandemic continues
GENEVA (AP) - The head of the World Health Organization says it is too early to declare that the swine flu pandemic has peaked worldwide.
December 28, 2009
Survey ranks most religious, least religious states
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A new survey says Mississippi is the most religious state.
December 26, 2009
Police: Pa. pastor fatally shoots son during fight
DARBY, Pa. (AP) - Police say a pastor from suburban Philadelphia fatally shot his son during a family gathering on Christmas Day.
