Tens of Thousands Gather to “Restore Honor” to America
The “Restoring Honor” rally drew a crowd estimated between 300,000 and 500,000 to Washington D.C. which had a tone of evangelical revival rather than that of a political protest.
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Federal Judge Blocks Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
A U.S. Federal court issued a temporary injunction on Monday that blocks the government from funding medical research involving human embryonic stem cells saying it violates federal law.
“Emergency Contraceptive” Ella Receives FDA Approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ‘Ella’, a new morning-after contraceptive pill effective up to five days after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, despite the lack of adequate clinical trials, critics say.
Youth Pastor Who Was Arrested For Sharing His Faith Vindicated
In what is seen as a victory not only for freedom of speech, but also for Christians and the ability to share their faith in an increasingly hostile climate here in America, a California Appeal Court issued a sharp rebuke to a local shopping mall for arresting a Christian youth pastor, Worthy News has learned.
Last Full US Combat Brigade Leaves Iraq
Two weeks ahead of a schedule set by President Barack Obama, the last large U.S. combat brigade has left Iraq. Pentagon officials stress that some American combat forces remain in the country ahead of an August 31st date to formally transition the U.S. presence to an advisory and training operation.
Crosses and Atheists Clash Again, This Time in Utah
Lawsuits against open displays of crosses appear to be on the rise. A series of 14 crosses erected in Utah to honor state Highway Patrol officers that have died on Utah roads are in danger of being removed, Worthy News has learned.
Whistleblower Uncover Botched Abortion Epidemic
Documents and information provided by an abortion whistleblower indicated that botched abortions occur much more often than the public is led to believe according to a leading pro-life organization, Worthy News has learned August 18.
Cross Landmark in Illinois Gets State Funds, Atheist Sues
An atheist is suing to force the administrators of a 11-story tall cross in Illinois to return a $20,000 state grant issued toward its restoration, Worthy News has learned.
Same-Sex Marriages Placed on Hold in California
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit placed an indefinite hold on California same-sex marriages Monday, overruling the order of U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker who paved the way for such unions to start on Wednesday.
Muslim-Turned-Christian Girl Released From Custody
Rifqa Bary, a young Muslim-turned-Christian girl who fled her home amid fears she would be killed turned 18 Tuesday, August 10, and is now released from Ohio state custody, Worthy News has learned.
Obama Supports Building Mosque Near Scene Of 9/11 Attack
U.S. President Barack Obama says he supports a plan to build a mosque and Islamic cultural center in New York, near the scene of the deadly September 11, 2001 attacks. It was the first time the president has expressed his opinion about the intense controversy.
Same-Sex Marriages to Resume in California on Wednesday
The California ban on homosexual marriage, known as Proposition 8, was overturned last week and is now awaiting an appeal, Worthy News has learned. Chief United States District Judge Vaughn Walker said same-sex marriages will resume on August 18, barring an overturn of his ruling during the appeals process.
Alaska Senator Ted Stevens Dead at Age 86
Ted Stevens, former United States Senator from Alaska was killed in a plane crash in a remote area of Alaska on August 9, 2010. He served in the U.S. Senate as Senator of Alaska from 1968 to 2008, where he was narrowly defeated by Democrat challenger Mark Begich following a corruptions trial in which he was convicted on all seven counts.
Humanitarian Aid Workers Massacred by Taliban
Six American and two European aid workers were murdered in northern Afghanistan along with two Afghan colleagues as they were returning to Kabul from a medical mission in a remote mountainous area, Worthy News learned on Sunday, August 8.
BREAKING NEWS: Call2all Co-Founder Avery Willis Dies At 76
Missionary Avery Willis, the co-founder of one of the world’s largest evangelistic movements ‘Call2all’, has died after losing his battle with leukemia, his family and the movement’s president confirmed Friday, July 30. He was 76.
BREAKING NEWS: American Christians Among Victims In Uganda Bomb Blasts, 64 Killed
Bomb attacks killed at least 64 people, including an American aid worker, and injured several American Christians among others at two sites in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, where people gathered to watch the World Cup, Worthy News learned early Monday, July 12.
NEWS WATCH: Thousands Mourn Srebrenica Massacre Victims, Criticize UN
anniversary of Europe’s worst massacre since World War II in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica. Survivors have expressed frustration over the United Nation’s perceived failure to prevent the killing of more than 8,000 Muslims by Serb forces in July, 1995.
BREAKING NEWS: Hamas Founder’s Christian Son Granted Asylum in U.S.
Masab Hassan Yousef, the son of a prominent Hamas leader who became a Christian and spied for Israel will be granted political asylum after the Department of Homeland Security dropped its objections, Worthy News learned late Wednesday, June 30.
BREAKING NEWS: Obama Accepts General McChrystal Resignation
United States President Barack Obama has accepted the resignation of General Stanley McChrystal as the U.S. commander in Afghanistan and is replacing him with General David Petraeus, head of U.S. Central Command, The Associated Press (AP) news agency reports citing senior officials.
AMERICA WATCH: Obama To Control Internet Under Proposed Senate Bill
American President Barack Obama will receive “absolute power” to shut down the Internet, according to proposed U.S. Senate legislation seen by Worthy News Friday, June 18.