Sami K. Martin

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Mississippi School Handcuff Use Now Banned

    The Mississippi Capital City Alternative School in Jackson has been ordered to stop chaining and handcuffing students after the school was sued by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Judge Tom Lee approved a legal settlement, which guarantees the cease of further detainment using handcuffs or shackles.

  • Obese Teen Cut From Home Weighs 835 Pounds

    An obese teenager in London had to be cut from her home on Friday, as emergency workers needed to transport the teen to a local hospital. The 19-year-old weighs approximately 835 pounds and had not been outside in three years.

  • Illegal Kidney Trade Booming, Report Finds: 'One Sold Every Hour'

    An astonishing new report states that illegal kidneys are being sold "every hour" on the black market. The finding by the World Health Organization (WHO) says that in Middle Eastern countries kidneys may fetch as much as $200,000.

  • Chris Hayes, MSNBC Host, 'Uncomfortable' Calling Fallen Soldiers 'Heroes'

    MSNBC political commentator and host of "Up With Chris Hayes" is in hot water with the public after revealing that he is "uncomfortable" with calling fallen soldiers "heroes." The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization has called for Hayes to apologize, giving voice to many who feel Hayes was less than tactful on Memorial Day weekend.

  • Justin Bieber, Battery Suspect? Charges Filed by Photographer

    Justin Bieber reportedly faces battery charges after an incident with a photographer escalated to a physical altercation. The photographer has filed a police report, which is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

  • Johnny Tapia Dead at 45: Champion Boxer Escaped Death 4 Times

    Five-time boxing champion and self-confessed born again Christian, Johnny Tapia, whose career was marked by drug and alcohol abuse, has been found dead in his home. The 45-year-old's death has not been classified as suspicious but authorities are investigating.

  • Gordon Ramsay, Will Ferrell Injured in Celebrity Soccer Match (VIDEO)

    Will Ferrell and Gordon Ramsay were both injured in a celebrity soccer match over the weekend. Ramsay was actually taken from the field on a stretcher after colliding with a player from the opposing team.

  • Meghan McCain Speaks on Cyber-Bullying, Becomes a Target

    Meghan McCain Speaks on Cyber-Bullying, Becomes a Target

    Meghan McCain, daughter of former Presidential candidate John McCain, has always been outspoken, recently addressing the problem of Internet, or cyber, bullying. However, after a television appearance this weekend, McCain found herself the subject of an attack on Twitter.

  • 'The Bachelorette' Preview: Who Finally Wins Emily's Heart? (VIDEO)

    Emily Maynard's season of "The Bachelorette" has proven to be incredibly unique, and now rumors have surface speculating about who has finally won the single mom's heart. One aspect of the series that greatly figured into Maynard's decision is who is best for her eight-year-old daughter, Ricki.

  • Girl Barred Photos for Hairstyle: Did School Overreact? (PHOTO)

    Four-year-old Marcella Marino has been banned from being included in school pictures after officials rejected her hair style, which had been placed in the shape of a bow by her father. Her story has sparked international outrage, and many are accusing the school of overreacting.