Katherine Weber

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  Dec 5, 2013

  Atheists Angry Over Third Grade Science Quiz That Says 'God Designed Gravity'

  The internet is in an uproar over a recent viral photo of what appears to be a third grade science quiz from a private, religious school in Florida that says "gravity was designed by God."

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  Dec 5, 2013

  American Teacher Killed in Benghazi; Texas Father Shot Dead in Libya One Week Before Returning Home for Christmas

  An American chemistry teacher working abroad in Benghazi, Libya was shot and killed by gunmen Thursday during his routine jog near the U.S. Consulate, security sources in the country confirmed Thursday.

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  Dec 4, 2013

  Anonymous Christians Leave Thousands Through 'TipsforJesus' Instagram Campaign

  One person or several anonymous Christians in the U.S. are partaking in an Instagram campaign called "Tips for Jesus" in which they post photos of receipts from restaurants across the country showing the generous tip they have left for servers or bartenders, often times averaging in the $5,000 range. This campaign follows a series of media stories that have painted Christians and others as inadequate tippers.

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  Dec 4, 2013

  $3K 'Gift From Atheists Everywhere' Rejected by Illinois Park District to Avoid First Amendment Controversy

  The park department of Morton Grove, Illinois has rejected a donation from an atheist teacher and blogger, saying that it would prefer to avoid becoming involved in any First Amendment dispute or controversy. The donation had initially been sent to compensate for lost funds after a veterans' group pulled donations to the department after one of its commissioners refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance back in early November.

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  Dec 4, 2013

  Rapper DMX Sings New Gospel Song 'Never Give Up' in Sneak Peek Video (VIDEO)

  Rapper Earl Simmons, known by his stage name DMX, has announced his plans to release a Gospel song entitled "Never Give Up." DMX has previously credited his Christian faith for helping him through his ongoing struggles with substance abuse and legal troubles.

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  Dec 4, 2013

  Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson and Luke Bryan Duet 'Hairy Christmas' on CMA Christmas Special (VIDEO)

  Willie Robertson, one of the stars of the A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty," appeared alongside country music star Luke Bryan at the Country Music Awards' Country Christmas special Monday evening to perform a duet of the song "Hairy Christmas," one of the tunes off of the new Duck Dynasty Christmas album, "Duck the Halls."

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  Dec 2, 2013

  Abortion Insurance Coverage May Be Banned in Michigan Following Pro-Life Efforts

  A pro-life group in Michigan has successfully submitted a petition to state legislature that would put restrictions on abortion coverage on insurance plans. If passed, the new law would require women to purchase an additional rider to their insurance plan to cover an abortion before they become pregnant.

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  Dec 2, 2013

  Syrian Rebels Kidnap Nuns as They Invade Christian Town of Maaloula Again

  Syrian rebels have reportedly re-entered the historic Christian town of Maaloula, north of the country's capital of Damascus, this week while battling forces loyal to the country's president Bashar al-Assad. The rebel forces have been occupying the small, predominately Christian town intermittently for the past several months as they battle in the surrounding Qalamoun region.

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  Dec 2, 2013

  Ohio School Lockdown Ends After Teen with Pellet Gun Taken Into Custody

  A high school in Toledo, Ohio went into temporary lockdown mode on Monday morning after a student with a pellet gun was seen in a hallway on campus. The student has since surrendered and is in police custody.

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  Nov 28, 2013

  Texas' Attorney General Greg Abbott Vows to Defend Gay Marriage Ban as Couples File Lawsuit

  Two same-sex couples in Texas filed a federal lawsuit this week challenging the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2005. The couples argue that the ban unconstitutionally prevents them from enjoying the benefits of married couples, while the state's Attorney General Greg Abbott has vowed to vigorously defend the ban.