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  Sep 6, 2011

  Michele Bachmann on 'Divine Message' Quote: 'I'm Not Ashamed to Say I Believe in God'

  Although Rep. Michele Bachmann has taken a lot of criticism for being quoted as saying God was trying to send a message to politicians via recent earthquakes and hurricanes, she insists that she is “not ashamed to say I believe in God.”

• Sep 6, 2011

  First Openly Gay Senator? Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin to Run for Senate

  Tammy Baldwin, the only openly gay woman and "most liberal member" of Congress, has announced she will run for the vacant Senate seat in Wisconsin left by retiring legislator, Herb Kohl.

• Sep 6, 2011

  Fox News Accused of 'Doctoring' Controversial Speech by Jimmy Hoffa

  Teamsters president James Hoffa Jr.’s speech to union workers on Labor Day before President Barack Obama took the stage has caught the attention of the media and sparked condemnation from both sides of the political spectrum for the union leader's colorful remarks about "taking out" Obama's political opponents.

• Sep 6, 2011

  Earthquake Hits Indonesian Island of Sumatra; At Least 3 Dead

  A 6.6-magnitude earthquake has hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing at least three people and damaging dozens of homes and several buildings, including churches and hospitals.

• Sep 6, 2011

  Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast: Deal Seekers Beware Bogus Scam Websites!

  If you’re looking to get a free breakfast from Chick-fil-A, don’t get suckered into a potential web scam.

• Sep 6, 2011

  Gaddafi in Niger? News Agencies Confused Whether Leader in Armed Convoy

  A large, armed convoy believed to be carrying Col. Muammar Gaddafi, as well as large amount of gold and cash, has entered Niger. However, TV reports in the region have reported that Gaddafi was not inside.

• Sep 5, 2011

  Eddie Murphy to Host 84th Academy Awards 2012

  After last year’s two-host, non-comedian experiment produced negative results, the Academy Awards appears to be trying a tried-but-proven formula with a big name comedian as host. And this time it looks like the host will be Hollywood superstar Eddie Murphy.

• Sep 5, 2011

  Libyan Rebels Arrest Thousands of Foreigners Based on Skin Color

  In a wave of paranoia sweeping the country, foreigners in Libya are at risk of being arrested for fear that they are pro-Gaddafi mercenaries. People are being arrested largely based on their skin color, as sub-Saharan Africans, Ukrainians, and Filipinos are among the thousands who have been arrested by rebel forces without evidence.

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  Sep 4, 2011

  Beyonce's 30th Birthday: Stevie Wonder and Fans Celebrate Superstar

  Pop superstar Beyonce celebrates her 30th birthday today, less than one week after announcing her pregnancy on the MTV Video Music Awards.

• Sep 3, 2011

  Secular Group Demands Gideons Stop 'Proselytizing' to Children in Public Schools

  Most parents would object to adult strangers coming into their children's school grounds to give something to their children. But what if that “something” is a Bible?