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• Oct 28, 2011

  Mexican Cartels Using US Kids as 'Expendable' Drug Runners; Should Christians Be Concerned?

  As Washington's bloody "War on Drugs" continues and thousands of innocent people are killed in Mexico, the violence is beginning to affect the United States directly and American children are the latest to get caught in the madness. The intensity of the violence is causing some Christians and law enforcement officers to rethink their beliefs on the criminalization of drugs.

• Oct 28, 2011

  Mother Learns of Son's Death on Facebook After School Posts Grief Message

  There is no easy way to find out about a child's death, but finding out about such a tragedy through a Facebook posting can complicate an already horrible situation.

• Oct 28, 2011

  'Occupy Wall Street' Protesters Inspiring Disobedience Among Law Enforcement Officials?

  The "Occupy Wall Street" protesters around the country have been gaining headlines for the increase in arrests that have occurred in recent weeks, making it appear to be a clash between the state (vis-a-vis police officers) and the people (as the OWS protesters hammer home the "we are the 99 percent" image).

• Oct 28, 2011

  New York Gov. Says 'Every State' Should Legalize Gay Marriage; Hints at 2016 Presidential Run

  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed a marriage equality act in New York state earlier this year, has called on every state to legalize same-sex marriage, promising to "not rest" until a national marriage equality act is passed for all of America.

• Oct 28, 2011

  iPhone 5 Release Date: Users Complain About 4S Phone's 'Terrible' Battery Life

  Despite Apple's claims that the battery of its new iPhone 4S is supposed to be powerful, many iPhone 4S users are saying that it is simply "terrible."

• Oct 27, 2011

  Harold Camping: Are Earthquakes in California and Turkey Signs of the End Times?

  Harold Camping has been quiet since his failed doomsday prediction, but with earthquakes in California and Turkey, some might be wondering if the constant reports of earthquakes actually mean something.

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  Oct 27, 2011

  Quran-Burning Preacher Terry Jones Announces Presidential Bid, Expects Muslim Votes

  Dr. Terry Jones, the Quran-burning preacher from Florida, has announced he is running for president and told The Christian Post that Muslims should vote for him. The preacher also said he would support Republican presidential contender Herman Cain if his White House bid fails.

• Oct 27, 2011

  Parents of Baby 'Adolf Hitler' Lose Custody of 3 Children Despite 'Free Speech' Claim

  Two parents from New Jersey who named their children "Adolf Hitler" and "Aryan Nation" have officially lost custody, despite the court not finding any proof of physical abuse.

• Oct 27, 2011

  Black Friday 2011: Local Businesses to Get in on Holiday Sales With 'Small Business Saturday'

  Black Friday will see millions of Americans clamoring to get big deals from some the biggest chain stores in America like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, among others, as small businesses that cannot afford to "give away" laptops for $200 get left behind. That is why on Nov. 26, American Express is promoting "Small Business Saturday" as a way to remind shoppers about local businesses in their communities.

• Oct 27, 2011

  Motorola Droid RAZR Release Date: Smartphone Available for Pre-Order; Free NFL Mobile App Included

  If you are a football fan looking for a new phone, the Motorola Droid RAZR is available for pre-order today and buyers will get NFL Mobile free for the rest of the 2011 season.