Subodh S. Lal
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Tsunami Warning Canceled After Quake in the Pacific
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled within less than an hour its original tsunami warning for The Kermedec Islands, Tonga, and New Zealand Wednesday.
DADT: Court Lifts Stay; FRC Says Judges Wrong
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday the government must immediately stop enforcing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law (DADT), which prohibits openly gay men and women from serving in the armed forces.
Delta, Saudi Airlines Under Fire Over Alleged Jewish Discrimination
Delta Air Lines has come under immense pressure over the past few weeks as reports went viral that its partnership with Saudi Arabian Airlines could prohibit American Jews from flying into the country. Both Delta and the Saudi government strongly rejected the charge.
Pastors Outline How Christians Should Disagree
Respectful personal relationships, stating the opponent’s position fairly and a responsible use of the internet are some of the ways for Christians to deal with disagreements within their ranks, three Christian scholars said in a video-recorded dialogue released Tuesday.
Fire at Mark Dayton's Former Home Linked to Gov't Shutdown?
A fire at the former home of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton in Minneapolis was deliberately set and investigations are underway to determine if the incident was a result of public rage over the government shutdown, said Minneapolis police sergeant Steve McCarty.
Robert H. Schuller Latest Drama of Crystal Cathedral Mess
Amid reports that Robert H. Schuller, the founder of Crystal Cathedral Ministries, had been voted off the board of directors, a statement from the church Monday said that only his position changed.
Michele Bachmann Preaches Hope at Iowa Church; Avoids Politics
The words of Minnesota congresswoman and presidential candidate Michele Bachmann were shorn of political rhetoric as she shared a message of repentance and hope with Point of Grace Church in Iowa on Sunday.
ExxonMobil Pipeline Leaks 42,000 Gallons of Oil Into Yellowstone River
An ExxonMobil oil pipeline that ruptured 10 miles west of Billings, Mont., leaked nearly 1,000 barrels of crude oil into the Yellowstone River.
Texas Farmers Hope for Rain; Only July 4 Celebrations Cloud Up
After the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared all of Texas a natural disaster area, which enables farmers and ranchers to qualify for emergency loans at lower interest rates, low expectations about its benefits are being reported.
Wildfire Threatening Los Alamos Lab Nears Record Size
The Las Conchas Fire, as the wildfire is officially called, is expected to become the largest in New Mexico history.