Katherine Weber

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• Dec 18, 2013

  Obama Selects Gay Athletes for Olympic Delegation; Considered Jab at Russia's Homosexuality Laws

  The White House announced Tuesday that two of its delegation members for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia will be openly gay athletes. Many media outlets are stipulating that this was done intentionally as a message to Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin, regarding the country's ban against "homosexual propaganda for minors."

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  Dec 18, 2013

  GLAAD Calls on A&E to End 'Duck Dynasty' After Phil Robertson Calls Homosexuality a Sin

  Phil Robertson, one of the stars of the hit A&E show "Duck Dynasty," is making waves after an interview with GQ Magazine in which he called on America to repent for its sins, and also discussed his Christian view regarding homosexuality. Since the interview was published online, the gay activist group GLAAD has called on A&E to end its relationship with "Duck Dynasty" due to Phil's "vile, extreme" remarks.

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  Dec 18, 2013

  Rejected Atheist Ads Will Run in Vancouver Metro

  An atheist advertising campaign that was previously rejected by a major billboard company in Canada has found its home in the Vancouver metro system.

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  Dec 18, 2013

  Survey Finds More Americans Prefer 'Happy Holidays' Greeting Over 'Merry Christmas'

  A survey released Tuesday by the Public Religion Research Institute indicates that there has been a slight increase in the percentage of Americans who prefer a non-religious "Happy Holidays" greeting over the religious "Merry Christmas" salutation.

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  Dec 17, 2013

  Natural History Museum Removes 'God's Creatures' Plaque Following Atheist Professor's Complaint

  The Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles, Calif., has removed a donor's plaque referencing "God's creatures" after receiving a complaint from an evolution professor and outspoken proponent of atheism.

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  Dec 17, 2013

  'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson Snubs Barbara Walters' 'Most Fascinating People' Interview

  Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the Robertson clan on the A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty," reportedly snubbed famed journalist Barbara Walters in a recent interview, opting to go duck hunting instead.

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  Dec 17, 2013

  British Doctor Imprisoned in Pakistan for 'Posing as Muslim'

  A British doctor in Pakistan was arrested and charged for allegedly "posing as a Muslim" after he was videotaped reading aloud from the Quran.

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  Dec 17, 2013

  Girl Guides Organization Threatens Expulsion After Chapter Refuses to Omit 'God' From Oath

  A Girl Guides group in Newcastle, Great Britain, is refusing to drop "God" from its pledge and could face loss of national recognition from the youth organization if it refuses to comply with new rules.

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  Dec 17, 2013

  Methodist Pastor Who Officiated Son's Gay Wedding Refuses to Give Up Credentials

  The Rev. Frank Schaefer, a Methodist pastor near Philadelphia who was recently suspended for officiating his gay son's wedding in 2007, said at a press conference Monday that he will not voluntarily turn over his religious credentials, challenging the church to either defrock him or let him remain a reverend and voice for the LGBT community.

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  Dec 16, 2013

  Obama Upstaged by Funny Elf at Christmas Concert

  A viral photo is circulating the Internet showing the Obama family laughing at the antics of an adorably dressed elf who evidently stole the show at the 32nd annual Christmas in Washington concert on Sunday evening.