Katherine Weber

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  May 2, 2014

  'Duck Dynasty's' Alan Robertson: 'Prayer Encourages Positive Thinking'

  In celebration of the annual National Day of Prayer, the Rev. Alan Robertson of the A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty" told a crowd in West Monroe, La. that "prayer is the most positive thing you can do," adding that he believes prayer "encourages positive thinking."

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  May 2, 2014

  Report: Terrorist Attacks Up 40 Percent, Al-Qaeda Still Major Threat to U.S.

  The al-Qaeda terrorist organization and its affiliates still present an aggressive and real threat to the U.S. and its allies, read a recent U.S. State Department report.

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  May 2, 2014

  Two Men Publicly Crucified in Syria; Jihadist Group Tweets Photos

  Gory images posted to the social media site Twitter showed two men being publicly crucified in Raqqa, Syria, allegedly by members of an Islamic extremist group.

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  May 1, 2014

  Wis. High School Accused of Replacing 'God' in Pledge of Allegiance With 'Peace'

  A high school in Madison, Wisconsin is clearing the air after it was recently accused of omitting "God" from the Pledge of Allegiance, allowing students to say the word "peace" instead.

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  May 1, 2014

  Radio Host on Donald Sterling Controversy: 'All Racists Are Atheist'

  A Denver-based radio host is making waves for recently suggesting that all racists must be atheists in relation to the recent scandal regarding bigoted comments made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

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  Apr 30, 2014

  Ariz. Girl Tries Sending Note to God Using Balloon; Asks Him to 'Protect Mom'

  An Arizona woman is trying to track down a family in need after finding a note addressed to God, asking Him for help and protection.

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  Apr 30, 2014

  Boehner Challenger Loses Job at Christian University for 'Electile Dysfunction' Campaign Ad

  A Tea Party candidate challenging Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) in the upcoming Republican primary elections was recently fired from his adjunct teaching job at a Christian university after he made a sexually suggestive campaign ad that called for curing "electile dysfunction."

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  Apr 30, 2014

  Over 4 Percent of Death Row Inmates Likely Innocent, New Study Claims

  A recent statistical study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences finds that at least 4.1 percent of death row inmates are likely innocent.

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  Apr 30, 2014

  Fla. County Rejects Atheist Group's Request for Bench Monument at Courthouse

  A local atheist group in Levy County, Fla. has again been denied its request to erect an atheist bench next to the local courthouse's Ten Commandments monument and veterans' memorial. The group vows to keep trying to have its bench recognized, even though this is the second time its request has been rejected.

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  Apr 30, 2014

  25 People Temporarily Stuck in Evangelical Church After Violent Tornado Rips Through Alabama

  About 25 people were temporarily stuck in an evangelical church in Kimberly, Ala. Monday night after one of the 13 tornados that ravaged the state destroyed most of the church building, trapping those who had been hiding for cover in its basement.