Aaron J. Leichman

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• Nov 24, 2009

  FBI Releases 2008 Hate Crime Figures

  There were over 7,000 incidents of hate crimes reported last year with a large majority having been against race, according to a new report released Monday by the FBI.

• Nov 20, 2009

  Vatican Researcher Claims to Have Found Text on Shroud of Turin

  A Vatican researcher claims she found nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin that includes the words \"Jesus Nazarene\" and mention of a death sentence.

• Nov 19, 2009

  Lutheran Group: Violence in Colombia Sets Stage for Humanitarian Crisis

  The international relief and development agency of America\'s two largest Lutheran denominations has expressed concern over the increased violence against its partners in northern Colombia.

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  Nov 18, 2009

  Obama in China: 'Universal Rights' Should Be Available to All

  America will always speak out for the core principles that have served as the nation\'s \"compass,\" President Obama said during his first full day of his visit to China.

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  Nov 16, 2009

  Patriarch Pavle, Head of Serbian Orthodox Church, Dies at 95

  The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church died peacefully Sunday after receiving the Sacrament, according to an announcement by the five-million-member church body.

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  Nov 10, 2009

  Relief Groups Gear Up to Aid Thousands in El Salvador

  International Christian groups are responding to the recent flooding and mudslides in El Salvador that has claimed at least 130 lives so far and left another 60 missing.

• Nov 9, 2009

  Health Care Reform 'Baton' Passed to Doubtful Senate

  Celebration over the narrow passing of a health care reform bill by members of the House Saturday was short-lived, as few Democratic moderates in the Senate view the plan as acceptable.

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  Nov 8, 2009

  Prayers Follow Fort Hood Shooting

  There has been an outpouring of prayers across the nation in the aftermath of the deadly rampage that claimed the lives of 13 and left 30 wounded at the Army post in Fort Hood, Texas.

• Nov 8, 2009

  House Narrowly Passes Health Care Reform Bill

  The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed a bill Saturday that aims to expand health care coverage to tens of millions of Americans who lack it.

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  Nov 7, 2009

  Italy Gov't to Appeal Ruling on Classroom Crucifixes

  The Italian government will appeal a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, which decided this past week that hanging of crucifixes school classrooms violates religious and education freedoms.