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• Sep 20, 2011

  Tony Bennett: America Is 'Primary Cause' of 9/11 Attacks

  In an interview on The Howard Stern Show, legendary crooner Tony Bennett said America was the primary cause of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and that former President George W. Bush admitted he made a mistake about the Iraq War.

• Sep 20, 2011

  Freedom of Religion? Calif. Couple Fined for Hosting Bible Study in Home

  A California couple has been fined by the city of San Juan Capistrano for holding Bible studies and religious gatherings in their home, which has some wondering about the future of religious freedom in America.

• Sep 20, 2011

  Troy Davis Clemency Denied: Victim's Kin Calls it Justice; Supporters Vow to Fight

  A Georgia parole board has denied a clemency request by convicted cop-killer Troy Davis, whom many believe did not receive a fair trial, and now faces death by lethal injection Wednesday evening. However, supporters are unlikely to give up just yet, insisting that there is simply too much doubt to execute Davis.

• Sep 19, 2011

  Couple Not Warned of Baby's Missing Limbs Awarded $4.5M for 'Wrongful Birth'

  A West Palm Beach, Fla., couple who says they would have aborted their son had they known he would be born with no arms and one leg was awarded $4.5 million in a "wrongful birth" lawsuit against the OB/GYN who failed to alert them of the boy's deformities.

• Sep 19, 2011

  'Atheism Is Cool,' But Religion Getting Stronger, Says Archbishop

  Atheism might be considered "cool" and the concept may sell a lot of books, but people are looking to God more than ever, said Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.

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  Sep 19, 2011

  Controversial 'Ground Zero Mosque' to Have Grand Opening Wednesday

  The organizers of Park51, an Islamic community center and mosque that is being constructed near New York City's ground zero, announced that its first public event will be held on Wednesday.

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  Sep 19, 2011

  Angry Netflix Customers React to Qwikster Decision on Twitter and Facebook

  Netflix CEO Reed Hasting's apology for the recent changes at the online streaming service fell on deaf ears Monday as subscribers took to Twitter and Facebook to rail against the company.

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  Sep 18, 2011

  Zachery Tims Dead: 'Month of Mourning' Ends, Search for New Pastor Begins

  The New Destiny Christian Center (NDCC) has ended its month of mourning on Sunday for founding pastor, Zachery Tims Jr.

• Sep 18, 2011

  Protesters 'Occupy Wall Street' to Rally Against Corporate America

  Angered by the economic problems strangling America and creeping influence on corporate power in everyday life, protesters with a long list of concerns ranging from corporate greed and political corruption to the environment took to Manhattan’s financial district to “occupy Wall Street” and have their voice heard.

• Sep 18, 2011

  Troy Davis Story: As Execution Date Nears, Support for Clemency Grows

  The story of death row inmate Troy Davis has been dragging on for nearly 20 years now, going through every channel of the American court system and taking its toll on the Davis family and all of those personally involved.