Stephanie Samuel

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  Jul 18, 2011

  So. Baptist Leader Chides Cain for Mosque Ban Remarks

  Southern Baptist leader Richard Land chided presidential candidate Herman Cain for disregarding the constitutional rights of U.S. Muslims during a Monday C-SPAN interview. He reminded Cain that as a Christian and an African American, he should have a special interest in the enforcement of the constitution in all communities, not just approving ones.

• Jul 16, 2011

  Rupert Murdoch's Top Employees Leave; Giuliani Defends Murdoch’s Honor

  Rebekah Brooks and Les Hinton stepped down as Rupert Murdoch's CEO of News Corp.’s British operation and chief executive of Dow Jones, respectively, on Friday, after the ninth News Corp. employee was detained on suspicion of phone hacking.

• Jul 15, 2011

  Herman Cain Comment Rekindles Tenn. Debate Over Sharia, Radical Isalm

  Herman Cain expressed his opposition to a proposed Tennessee mosque, rekindling the controversy surrounding its construction as well as sharia fears. The presidential contender made it clear to reporters that he does not agree with the construction of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro.

• Jul 14, 2011

  Americans' Satisfaction With Country's Direction At 2-Year Low

  Americans' discontent over the country's economic wellbeing is visible in polls released Thursday, which put their satisfaction with the country's overall direction at a two-year low.

• Jul 14, 2011

  Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill Defunding Planned Parenthood

  Ohio state lawmakers are pushing to enact legislation that prioritizes local health providers over Planned Parenthood and redirects taxpayer away from health services provided by abortion clinics. The bill is the latest attack against abortion providers in the state.

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  Jul 14, 2011

  Evangelical: 'The Marriage Vow' Is Unnecessary for GOP Candidates

  An evangelical leader says he is not surprised that GOP candidates are refusing to sign The Family Leader's Marriage Vow. He says the pledge is a "rambling" document that is "unnecessary."

• Jul 13, 2011

  Jaycee Dugard Unveils Twisted Mind of Her Captor in Memoir

  Abduction survivor Jaycee Lee Dugard's memoir, A Stolen Life, reveals the dark, twisted mind of her captor, Phillip Garrido – a self-professed street minister who abused drugs and preyed on young girls.

• Jul 12, 2011

  Ill. Drops Adoption Contracts With Catholic Charities

  Illinois Gov. Patt Quinn affirms the state's decision not to renew adoption contracts with Catholic Charities, making it clear that he fully supports a new civil unions law giving homosexual couples the right to adopt children.

• Jul 12, 2011

  'Sister Wives' Family Challenging Polygamy Law; No Surprise to Christians

  Conservatives can say I told you so as Kody Brown of the TLC show "Sister Wives" plans to file a lawsuit Wednesday against Utah's ban on polygamy. Conservatives have been warning lawmakers that amending laws governing moral sexual behavior would open the floodgates for all kinds of consensual sexual relationships including polygamy. Now one Christian leader warns that America is falling into a downward spiral of sin.

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  Jul 12, 2011

  Struggling Youth May Reconsider Obama Allegiance in 2012, Survey Suggests

  High unemployment may cost the president one of his most beloved voting blocs – college students. A recent survey shows that young adults, who overwhelmingly favored Barack Obama in 2008, plan to focus more on policy than charisma in the 2012 election thanks to high unemployment