Amanda Winkler
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More is More When it Comes to Education and Religion, Study Says
It’s often assumed that the more educated an individual becomes, the less religious they seem to be. However, a new study indicates that the opposite may be true – depending on what the definition of “religious” is.
Woman Indicted for Stealing $237,000 From Abused Children
A former Texas children’s advocacy executive was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday for charges of stealing more than $237,000 of federal funding intended to go toward services for abused children.
Arizona Abortion Ruling Overturned; Pro-Lifers Celebrate
Arizona pro-life supporters achieved a victory on Thursday when an appeals court threw out an injunction that blocked key aspects of a 2009 Arizona abortion law from taking effect.
Fullerton Police Chief on Medical Leave After Homeless Man's Fatal Beating
Police Chief Michael Sellers of Fullerton, Calif., was placed on medical leave Wednesday. This decision follows the controversy involving six of his officers who allegedly beat a homeless man to death one month ago.
More Seniors Getting a Nip and Tuck
Whoever says a senior citizen has to just sit in their rocking chair and knit all day while talking about the weather, clearly hasn’t met Marie Kolstad. At age 83 she is a part of the growing trend among senior citizens opting to get plastic surgery in order to improve their looks.
'Dougherty Gang': Who Are They?
Lee Grace Dougherty, a dancer at the Cheaters strip club in Cocoa Beach, Florida, is no stranger to crime. Just this past May, court records reveal that the woman was charged with multiple felonies after a traffic accident in South Brevard. She allegedly left the scene of the accident.
Diana Nyad, 61, Fails to Complete Cuba to Florida Swim
Diana Nyad, 61, displayed great disappointment Tuesday when she was forced to give up on her bid to become the first person to swim without a shark cage from Cuba to Florida.
Donald Rumsfield to be Sued Over Iraq Torture Case
A former U.S. military contractor who claims to have been tortured by the U.S. government during his deployment to Iraq can sue the former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfield, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Casey Anthony Living in $5.2M Mansion?
Nancy Grace reported that neighbors had spotted Anthony living in a five-bedroom, five-bathroom, $5.2 million mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. The house reportedly belongs to one of Anthony’s former defense attorney, Todd Macaluso.
61-Year-Old Attempts World Record Swim From Cuba to Fla.
Whoever thinks professional sports belong to young, buff athletes clearly hasn’t met Diana Nyad. Nyad, a 61-year-old marathon swimmer, is attempting a record-setting swim from Cuba to Florida