Nicola Menzie

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• Jul 13, 2011

  NYC Gay Marriage to Boost Same-Sex Adoptions?

  Adoption lawyers and agencies in New York are convinced that the state's new gay marriage law will lead to a spike in same-sex adoptions, to the consternation of some faith-based groups.

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  Jul 12, 2011

  Herman Cain's Gospel Album Released on Web

  Herman Cain, the Republican from Atlanta who has entered the running to replace President Barack Obama in the White House in 2012, is not only a businessman, radio show host, and author; he's also a Gospel singer – and not a very bad one at that.

• Jul 12, 2011

  Children Handed into Police by Mom After Crime Video

  Police officers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are praising parents for turning in a group of children suspected of taking part in a robbery at a BP gas station.

• Jul 11, 2011

  Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Mosque Blocks from Ground Zero Site

  A New York City State Supreme Court justice has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former firefighter against the developers of an Islamic community center near the site of the 9/11 World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan.

• Jul 11, 2011

  Persecuted Cuban Pastor Granted Asylum, Arrives in U.S.

  An evangelical pastor who endured years of persecution by the Cuban government has arrived in the United States after being granted political asylum.

• Jul 11, 2011

  New Church Opens in Iraq

  The first new church in Iraq since the 2003 conflict has opened its doors late last week, with the church's leader calling for interfaith cooperation to ensure peace and stability in their war-wracked country.

• Jul 10, 2011

  Col. Suspected of 'Mass Rape' Surrenders in Congo

  An army colonel and his men reportedly responsible for the rape of more than 200 women in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surrendered, according to officials.

• Jul 9, 2011

  Atheists Plan Lawsuit Over 9/11 'Heaven' Memorial Sign

  A New York City atheist group says it's "looking into" filing a lawsuit against the City over a street sign honoring seven firefighters who died while trying to save the lives of others on September 11, 2001 in downtown Manhattan.

• Jul 9, 2011

  Polygamy and Infidelity May Result From NY Gay Marriage Law Says Archbishop

  Emphasizing that his stance is not "anti-anybody" or "anti-gay," but purely "pro-marriage," New York City Archbishop Timothy Dolan said Thursday that he is gravely concerned that his state's legalization of gay marriage might eventually give way to a justification of polygamy and infidelity.

• Jul 8, 2011

  'Blessed' Student Donates $40K Award

  A Los Angeles high school student stunned a crowd of onlookers when he beat out seven other students in a free throw contest to score $40,000 in prize money for his college education; only to then give all the money away.