Aaron J. Leichman

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• May 7, 2009

  20th Annual Bible Reading Marathon Nears End

  The front-to-back Bible reading that has been going on for more than three straight days will come to an end today, with the last verses to be read before a closing ceremony by the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

• May 6, 2009

  Evangelical Press, Associated Church Press Hold Joint Convention

  Members of the Evangelical Press Association and the Associated Church Press will be gathering this week for the first time in more than two decades.

• May 5, 2009

  Freedom Watchdog: Jailed U.S. Journalist Hospitalized in Iran

  U.S. journalist Roxana Saberi was admitted to a prison hospital in Iran last week after switching from a sugar water-only fast to a complete fast in protest of her conviction last month.

• May 3, 2009

  20th Annual Bible Reading Marathon to Pave Way for Day of Prayer

  Before the steps of the nation's Capitol, hundreds of Christians will be gathered throughout this week to partake in the 20th annual U. S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon.

• May 3, 2009

  Obama: Selection of New High Court Justice a Top Responsibility

  President Obama said Friday that he intends to consult with Democrats and Republicans "across the political spectrum" before nominating a candidate for the Supreme Court.

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  May 3, 2009

  Imprisoned U.S. Journalist Marks Birthday, Misses Commencement

  Roxana Saberi couldn't mark her 32nd birthday with friends and family last week and won't be speaking at her alma mater's commencement ceremony Sunday as she had planned.

• May 1, 2009

  Christian Attorneys Urge Senate to Vote Against 'Hate Crimes' Bill

  Attorneys at a Christian legal group are urging the U.S. Senate not to pass the expanded "Hate Crimes" bill, which the House this week voted 249-175 in favor of.

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  May 1, 2009

  High Court Justice Souter Plans to Retire in June

  U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter is planning to retire, a reliable source reported Thursday night. He is expected to open the first seat for President Obama to fill.

• Apr 29, 2009

  Artist Scraps Unveiling of Obama-as-Christ Painting

  An artist has canceled plans to unveil a painting that depicts President Obama with a crown of thorns and arms extended outward as if he was being crucified.

• Apr 29, 2009

  Pat Robertson to Retire as Regent University President

  Charismatic televangelist Pat Robertson plans to retire as president of the university he founded, according to an announcement Tuesday.