Katherine T. Phan

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• Oct 23, 2010

  High Court Asked to Review Scope of 'Ministerial Exception'

  On Friday, attorneys representing a Lutheran school submitted a petition asking the U.S. high court to review a decision which, they argue, could require the school to re-hire a teacher it dismissed for religious reasons.

• Oct 23, 2010

  Bible.com Sued for Not Being Profitable Enough

  A Bible.com investor is suing the company's founders and board members, alleging that they breached their duty by refusing to sell the site for its potential worth or run the company in a profitable way.

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  Jun 12, 2009

  PETA, Pro-Life Group Consider Buying Tiller's Abortion Clinic

  The head of a pro-life group in Wichita said his group is interested in buying the clinic of slain late-term abortion provider George Tiller and turning it into a place that honors life rather than one that takes life away.

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  Jun 11, 2009

  Trump Fires Miss California Carrie Prejean for 'Contract Violations'

  Miss California USA Carrie Prejean has been fired for not upholding her contractual duties, pageant officials and owner Donald Trump announced in a statement Wednesday.

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  Jun 10, 2009

  George Tiller's Family Permanently Closes Abortion Clinic

  The Kansas-based abortion clinic of the late George Tiller will be "permanently closed," effective immediately, his family announced Tuesday.

• Jun 9, 2009

  High Court Lets 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Stand

  The U.S. Supreme Court, without issuing comment, refused Monday to hear a challenge to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bars gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military.

• Jun 6, 2009

  UCLA Allows Student to Thank Jesus at Graduation

  The University of California in Los Angeles has responded to media pressure and agreed to allow a graduating student to thank Jesus in her personal statement.

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  May 30, 2009

  Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss National Day of Prayer Suit

  A federal judge this week denied motions to scrap a suit by a group of atheists to challenge the constitutionality of the National Day of Prayer.

• May 29, 2009

  Pastor Cited for Holding Home Bible Study Without Permit

  A San Diego pastor is fighting a citation from the San Diego County that requires him to obtain a permit to host weekly Bible studies at his home. A family group calls the County's actions "anti-Christian" and is urging supporters to sign a petition.

• May 8, 2009

  Leading Archbishop: Notre Dame's Plans to Honor Obama a 'Scandal'

  A high-ranking bishop who heads the Vatican's supreme court said Friday that the decision by Notre Dame University's plans to honor President Obama at its upcoming commencement ceremony is a scandal.