Katherine Weber

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  Jun 25, 2014

  Boehner to Sue Obama for Abusing Executive Powers

  House Speaker John Boehner announced this week that he plans to file a federal lawsuit against President Barack Obama for allegedly abusing his executive power by changing policies without consulting Congress.

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  Jun 25, 2014

  CAR's Death Toll Reaches 50 As Violence Between Christians and Muslims Continues

  Ongoing fighting in the city of Bambari, Central African Republic over the past few days has resulted in 50 casualties, mainly among Christian and Muslim militia members.

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  Jun 25, 2014

  House Passes Bill That Would Add FDR's D-Day Prayer to WWII Memorial in Washington, DC

  Both the U.S. House and Senate have passed a bill that would have former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's famous D-Day prayer engraved on the national World War II monument in Washington, D.C. The bill now needs to be approved by President Barack Obama.

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  Jun 25, 2014

  Amish Communities in Ohio Seek Vaccinations Following Measles Outbreak

  A months-long measles outbreak in multiple Amish communities in Ohio has sparked local health officials to set up clinics so members of the religious group may receive the vaccination for the first time in their life.

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  Jun 25, 2014

  Michigan Community Mourns Pastor Who Veered Off Road, Drove Car Into Lake

  A community in Michigan is mourning the death of its beloved pastor after his car veered off the road, which was later found by police submerged in a lake.

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  Jun 24, 2014

  'Duck Dynasty' Men Join Bubba Watson in Pro-Am Golf Tournament

  The Robertson men of "Duck Dynasty" are set to compete in the upcoming Greenbrier Classic golf tournament alongside Christian pro-golfer Bubba Watson in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia next weekend. The announcement of the reality show family's participation comes shortly after famed athlete Tiger Woods pulled out of the tournament, citing health reasons.

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  Jun 24, 2014

  Native American Group Prepares Lawsuit Over 'Offensive' Cleveland Indians Name

  A Native American group is preparing to file a federal lawsuit against the Cleveland Indians baseball team, requesting they change their "offensive" name and mascot, describing them as disparaging toward Native American populations. The lawsuit comes after five Native Americans won a trademark lawsuit against the Washington Redskins regarding their name.

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  Jun 23, 2014

  Pope Francis' Niece Says She's Spiritual, Not Religious; Believes Uncle Will Renew 'Outdated' Church

  Pope Francis' niece said in a recent interview that she considers herself to be spiritual, not religious, and she believes her uncle will renew the "outdated" Catholic Church.

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  Jun 23, 2014

  Egypt Sentences Journalists to 7 Years in Prison; Amnesty Int'l Calls Verdict a 'Sham'

  Three reporters from the Al Jazeera media network have been sentenced to prison in Egypt, sparking an international outcry from family members and groups like Amnesty International, who call the sentencing a "sham."

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  Jun 21, 2014

  'Duck Dynasty' Ratings Continue to Slip With 3.9M Viewers in Episode 2 of Season 6

  The A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty" continued to decline in its second episode of season six, attracting 3.9 million viewers and obtaining a 1.5 Nielsen score for adults 18 to 49.