Melissa Barnhart

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  Apr 25, 2013

  George W. Bush Center: Legacy of the First President of the 21st Century

  Former first lady Laura Bush, President Barack Obama and former Presidents Clinton and Carter, spoke fondly of the legacy of the 43rd president of the United States today at the dedication ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

• Apr 24, 2013

  Rep. Marsha Blackburn to Speak on Media's Cover-Up of Gosnell Trial on 'The O'Reilly Factor'

  Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is scheduled to appear on Fox News' "The O'Reilly Factor" Wednesday night to discuss the media's failure to cover the murder trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell, who is accused of killing one patient and four babies in his West Philadelphia abortion clinic.

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  Apr 24, 2013

  Obama Cancels Keynote Speech at Planned Parenthood Gala

  Pro-life groups won a minor victory following White House Press Secretary Jay Carney's announcement that the president will not be the keynote speaker at Planned Parenthood's annual gala Thursday at the Marriott Wardman Park hotel in Washington, D.C.

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  Apr 24, 2013

  Historic Churches Stand in Path of New Atlanta Falcons Stadium

  Two historic black churches in Atlanta, Ga., sit in the path of a proposed site for the new Atlanta Falcons stadium that is scheduled to open in 2017 to compete with more modern football stadiums, such as Cowboy Stadium in Arlington and Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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  Apr 24, 2013

  George W. Bush Center to Host Live Webcast for Library Dedication

  The George W. Bush Presidential Center will host a live webcast for the invitation-only dedication ceremony for the 43rd president's library and museum on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, that will be attended by world dignitaries and the five living presidents on Thursday, April 25.

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  Apr 23, 2013

  Gosnell Might Take Stand in 'House of Horrors' Murder Trial

  The prosecution and jury is waiting to see if abortionist Kermit Gosnell is going to take the stand this week to testify in his murder trial that was postponed Monday because his defense attorney Jack McMahon is sick.

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  Apr 21, 2013

  Interview: Joel Osteen on Life, Tragedy and Why He Shuns 'Prosperity Gospel' Label

  Joel Osteen, senior pastor of the 40,000-member Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, spoke with The Christian Post on Friday at Marlins Park baseball stadium in Miami, Fla. – one day before his scheduled America's Night of Hope event – to talk about his life in ministry, how to respond when bad things happen to good people, and why he doesn't like being grouped in with televangelists who preach the prosperity gospel.

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  Apr 21, 2013

  Joel Osteen at Night of Hope Miami: Relinquish Control to God

  Joel Osteen preached a message of hope and encouragement to the sold-out crowd of 37,000 who packed Miami's Marlins Park Saturday night to experience the fifth annual "America's Night of Hope" event that the megachurch pastor hosts to cast a wide net and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to new believers.

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  Apr 19, 2013

  Joel, Victoria Osteen Receive High Praise From Florida Mayors

  Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and Doral Mayor Luigi Boria proudly spoke of God's work in their cities as they presented Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen with the keys to their respective cities on Thursday at Shake-A-Leg Miami in celebration of the Generation Hope Project.

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  Apr 18, 2013

  Sculptor's 'Jesus the Homeless' Challenges Christians to Follow Gospel of Matthew

  Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz says he created "Jesus the Homeless" to remind Christians that Jesus is with everyone, especially those who are marginalized in society – the poor and the homeless.