Alex Murashko

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  Aug 7, 2011

  Father Calls Police Beating Death of His Son 'Hate Crime'

  The father of a homeless mentally disabled man, who was beaten during a confrontation with police and later died, wants the key officer among the six under investigation to receive the death penalty, he said during a protest next to Fullerton PD headquarters Saturday.

• Aug 6, 2011

  Downgraded: U.S. Credit Rating Takes Hit Under Obama

  For the first time in modern history the United States credit rating was downgraded. Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's made the announcement late Friday saying that it has cut its top, long-term rating from triple-A to AA+ for the U.S. Treasury's debt.

• Aug 6, 2011

  S&P Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating

  Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's on Friday downgraded the nation's rating for the first time since the U.S. won the top ranking in 1917.

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  Aug 5, 2011

  Study: Born-Again Christians Have Become Complacent

  There is a declining depth of commitment among born-again Christians to their faith over the last 20 years, according to a “State of the Church” study by the Barna Research Group released this week.

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  Aug 4, 2011

  Orange County City Officials Under Fire for Fatal Police Beating Case

  A protest of city officials’ handling of the fatal beating of a homeless mentally disabled man at the hands of six police officers still under investigation is planned in front of the Fullerton police headquarters Saturday morning, the man’s father said.

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  Aug 3, 2011

  Fatal Police Beating of Homeless Man Ignites Orange County

  The death of a homeless and mentally disabled man as the result of a confrontation with police officers near an Orange County bus transportation center has city residents angry and victim advocates riled.

• Aug 3, 2011

  Large Bible Ministries Merge Operations; Share One Mission

  Two Christian ministries credited with putting Bibles in the hands of millions of people globally announced plans to merge and be fully integrated by September, the groups’ leaders announced this week.

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  Aug 2, 2011

  Ministries Take Spotlight in $50,000 'Giving of Life' Initiative

  Christian ministries based in the United States can apply for a chance to receive up to $50,000 and share the group’s mission in a new grant initiative that includes the opportunity to garner votes online.

• Aug 2, 2011

  Pastors Seek 'New Normal' in Church Budgets, Survey Finds

  Despite an increase in offerings at most churches in the United States, pastors are redefining budgets to counter tough economic times, says the director of a research group.

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  Jul 30, 2011

  Bob Dylan Lyrics Reveal Depression, 'Time Out of Mind'

  The author of a new book exploring Bob Dylan’s faith, as revealed in many of his lyrics, claims that the famed performer had a previously undisclosed depression period after his divorce with his Gospel singer wife.