Lawrence D. Jones

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• May 26, 2011

  Casey Anthony Case: Father Didn't Smell Human Decomposition in Car Trunk

  Casey Anthony's father was back on the witness stand Thursday and testified that he did not smell human decay in the back of 25-year-old Anthony's trunk. "The only smell I had was the smell of gas," he said.

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  May 24, 2011

  Defense: Caylee Anthony Accidentally Drowned in Family Swimming Pool

  Casey Anthony's defense attorney claimed in opening statements Tuesday that 2-year-old Caylee Anthony died after accidentally drowning in the family swimming pool. Before that, Anthony had claimed her daughter was kidnapped.

• May 24, 2011

  Obama to Pray With Joplin Tornado Zone Survivors on Sunday

  President Obama said Tuesday that he will visit the tornado zone in Missouri on Sunday, the day he returns from his tour in Europe. "I myself will travel to Missouri to talk with folks who've been affected, ... and hopefully to pray with folks"

• May 22, 2011

  GOP Leaders 'Disappointed' Mitch Daniels Won't Seek Presidency

  On Sunday talk shows, members of the GOP from across the board expressed disappointment over Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' decision to not run for president in 2012.

• May 22, 2011

  Herman Cain Fumbles on Palestinian 'Right of Return' Question

  Just one day after announcing Republican candidacy for president, former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain weighed in on Middle East Peace, saying he would offer the Palestinians "nothing" in peace negotiations.

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  Apr 27, 2011

  Talks on Homosexuality Not for Classroom, Says 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Author

  Families, not schools, should decide when it is an appropriate time to discuss issues on sexuality, the Tennessee senator behind the "Don’t Say Gay" bill told CNN Tuesday.

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  Apr 25, 2011

  Over 500 Dead After Election of Christian President in Nigeria

  Deadly clashes between Muslims and Christians in the north of Nigeria following the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan has brought the death toll to over 500, according to a local civic group.

• Apr 13, 2011

  Ill. Bill Allowing Religious Groups to Deny Gay Adoption Killed in Committee

  A bill that would allow religious child welfare organizations to turn away adoption and foster care applications by gay couples was shot down by an Illinois Senate commitee Wednesday.

• Apr 11, 2011

  Donald Trump on Faith: I am Christian, Sunday Church Person

  Potential GOP presidential contender Donald Trump opened about his faith during an interview with a Christian network, saying he is a Christian and that he's a "Sunday church person."

• Mar 28, 2011

  Governors Urged to Observe National Day of Prayer, Ignore Threats

  A Christian legal group is urging governors across the U.S. to not be bullied by anti-religious groups and observe the 60th Annual National Day of Prayer (NDOP) on May 5, telling them that local observances of the annual tradition are completely "constitutional" and "appropriate."