Katherine Weber

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  Jan 29, 2014

  'Duck Dynasty' Stars Willie and Korie Robertson Pose for Pics at State of the Union

  Willie Robertson and his wife, Korie Robertson, stars of the hit A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty," attended President Obama's State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., Tuesday evening, snapping photos with big political names such as Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), Newt Gingrich, and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), among others.

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  Jan 29, 2014

  Atheist Lawmaker Introduces Bill Ending Church Property Tax Exemption; Says Jesus Would Approve

  An atheist lawmaker in Nebraska has introduced a bill that would strip churches and religious organizations in the state of their property tax exemptions.

• Jan 29, 2014

  Colo. Pastor Charged With Impersonating Police, Robbery and Kidnapping After Propositioning Men on Craigslist

  A pastor in Colorado Springs, Colo., has been arrested and charged with posing as a U.S. marshal, kidnapping, and robbery after. He allegedly arranged a meet-up with a gay man for casual sex via Craigslist, but then proceeded to pose as a member of law enforcement, taking the gay man's possessions such as his laptop and cell phone.

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  Jan 29, 2014

  'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson Says Business Turned Him From an Idiot to a Genius

  Phil Robertson, patriarch of the hit A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty," said in a recent interview that when he first began what is now a successful, multimillion-dollar duck call business known as "Duck Commander" in the 1970s, his friends remained skeptical of him, first dubbing him an "idiot" and years later calling him a "genius."

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  Jan 28, 2014

  Man Dying of Cancer Tells Infant Daughter: God Will Be Your Dad Now (VIDEO)

  A 27-year-old Washington man who recently passed away from a rare appendix cancer has left a heartwarming viral video to his 11-month-old daughter where he tells her that his Christian faith has enabled him to be unafraid of death and that he knows God will continue to watch over his young daughter as she grows.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  Atheist Bill Maher Criticized for Calling God 'Psychopathic Mass Murderer'

  Atheist and comedian Bill Maher recently made the shocking comment that there is "no more psychopathic mass murderer than God." Maher, who is known by many to make intentionally controversial comments relating to religion, received criticism on social media for his comments.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  Catholic High School Refuses to Rehire Gay Vice Principal Following Public Backlash

  A Catholic school in a Seattle suburb is holding strong to its religious convictions by refusing to rehire its former vice principal who was fired in December after marrying his same-sex partner. The school has refused to rehire the employee even after student protests and massive public backlash.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  Lawyer Says Bible, Mormon Faith Are Reasons He Left DC Law Firm to Represent Utah Ban on Gay Marriage

  A lawyer at a prominent law firm in Washington, D.C., has reportedly left his reputable job to help Utah defend its same-sex marriage ban, citing his strong Mormon faith as the motivation behind his decision.

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  Jan 27, 2014

  Jay Z Thanks God for Award, 'Beautiful Light' Beyonce at 56th Grammy Awards

  Rapper Jay Z thanked God, as well as "all [of] the universe" while accepting the award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for his song "Holy Grail" at the 56th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

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  Jan 26, 2014

  Gay Marriage Switch By Va. Attorney General an 'Insult to Voters' Say Conservative Groups, Republican Lawmakers

  Conservative pro-family groups and Republican lawmakers are decrying Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring's recent decision not to defend the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.