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Prayers Abound as Rescuers Search for W. Va. Miners
As four miners remain missing after a deadly explosion in Montcoal, W.Va., churches across the state began prayer vigils in support of affected families and in hopes of a miracle.
Conservatives Blast Census Bureau for Counting Gay Couples
The U.S. Census Bureau has boosted its efforts of reaching out to the LGBT community, assuring gays and transgender people that they can be "true" to who they are when filling out census forms.
Report: Teen Birth Rate Fell in 2008
After a two-year increase, the teen birth rate in the United States fell 2 percent between 2007 and 2008, according to a new report.
Tenn. School Board Considers Ban Against 'Biased' Biology Textbook
The Knox County Board of Education in Tennessee is considering an appeal for the removal of a biology book that one parent says is biased against creationism.
Pastor Vows to Avoid Pro-Faith Message in School Speech
A Christian minister whose invitation to speak at the inauguration of the University of Rhode Island's new president has stirred controversy is assuring protesters that he won't be abusing the platform he's been given.
Million Dollar Bill Gospel Tracts are Legal, Judge Rules
A federal district judge ruled this week in favor of a Christian man and ordered agents of the Department of Homeland Security to return all of the "Million Dollar Bill" Gospel tracts that they had confiscated from him.
Groups Blast Obama's Appointment of Gay Activist
Conservative and Christian groups are increasingly voicing opposition to President Obama's recent recess appointment of a homosexual activist to his administration.
Colo. Gets Another Shot at Banning Abortion
The secretary of state confirmed on Friday that Colorado-based Personhood USA submitted enough signatures to put an amendment that would protect the preborn to a statewide vote this fall.
Fired Christian Counselor Fights Ruling
Attorneys with a Christian legal firm plan to appeal a recent ruling against a Christian counselor who was laid off after she referred a lesbian to another counselor.
Survey: Californians Now More Likely to Favor Gay Marriage
A newly released survey shows that for the first time in the PPIC Statewide Surveys, more Californians favor same-sex marriage than oppose it.