Nicola Menzie

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• Aug 6, 2011

  Church Leaders in Jordan Dispute Israel's Claim Over Jesus' Baptism Site

  Church leaders in Jordan are disputing claims by the Israeli government about the location of Jesus' baptism, insisting that the holy site is actually located within the borders of their country and not in territory belonging to the Jewish state.

• Aug 6, 2011

  Rick Perry's Prayer Rally - Church-State Problem or American Tradition?

  The head of a group dedicated to the separation of Church and state has joined the long list of critics blasting Gov. Rick Perry for an evangelical prayer rally happening in Texas Saturday. But Perry and those participating in the event say it's open to all faiths and meant to unite, not divide, Americans.

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  Aug 5, 2011

  Norway Warns Westboro of Protesting Funerals of Massacre Victims

  The Westboro Baptist Church may be in for a surprise if the controversial Christian fringe group actually makes good on a threat to picket the funerals of those killed in the July 22 massacre in Norway.

• Aug 5, 2011

  Fresh Lava Flowing From Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano (VIDEO)

  A volcano has been spewing lava since Wednesday and has forced the closure of some roads in Kilauea, Hawaii.

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  Aug 5, 2011

  Retailer Posts $47.5-M Bid For Crystal Cathedral; Donates to Warren's Church

  Christian-based arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has put a $47.5-million cash offer on the table for Crystal Cathedral in its second bid in less than two years to relieve the bankrupt megachurch of costly property.

• Aug 5, 2011

  Stocks Get Boost From Italy Budget Deal After Turbulent Session

  Wall Street experienced a slight rally Friday as investors' hopes were lifted on news on Italy's handling of its budget crisis.

• Aug 4, 2011

  Michael Bloomberg Gives $30M of Own Money Toward Program For Minority Youth

  New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is contributing millions of his own dollars to support an initiative aimed at helping the city's African-American and Latino men share in the "promise of American freedom" by allow them better access to jobs, health, and education resources.

• Aug 4, 2011

  Wall Street Sees Worst Sell-Off Since 2008 Financial Crisis as Dow Jones Sinks 500 Points

  It is not a Black Thursday, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average's continual plunge has been stoking fears among investors and hitting some of the hottest U.S. stocks hard.

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  Aug 4, 2011

  9/11 WTC Memorial Cross Supported by 72 Percent of Americans

  About 7 in 10 Americans support the inclusion of the 9/11 cross in a memorial at the World Trade Center, a national poll reported Wednesday.

• Aug 3, 2011

  Christians Angry at Perry for Crossing Boundaries With Houston Prayer Rally

  Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been inciting outrage for his endorsement of a prayer and fasting event being held this Saturday in Houston from the most unexpected quarter--the Christian community.