BREAKING NEWS: Pastor Shot Dead in Pulpit in Illinois
The sprawling First Baptist Church in the U.S. state of Illinois was without a pastor Monday, March 9, after he was shot and later died of his injuries.
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Personhood Bills Planned Across United States
As part of a nation-wide trend, states – stretching from Montana to Maryland — are introducing personhood bills to affirm the right to life for the unborn, starting from the moment of conception, Worthy News monitored Friday, February 27.
Obama Tells Americans Keep Dreaming; Investors Concerned
Americans woke up Wednesday, February 25, after United States President Barack Obama urged them not to give up their dreams of a better life in his first speech to a joint session of Congress.
Montana Constitution To Define When Life Begins
A new bill could give citizens in the least populated American state the right to constitutionally define a person as a human being from conception, as part of a national movement to reduce abortion rates, Worthy News monitored Tuesday, February 26.
US Fairness Doctrine “Threatens” Christian Radio
A high ranking American senator will force a vote next week to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the ‘Fairness Doctrine’, amid fears it could jeopardize Christian radio and conservative talk shows.
Obama Anounces Tax Cuts And Mortage Bailout Plan
United States President Barack Obama ordered the U.S. Treasury Saturday, February 21, to implement tax cuts for 95 percent of Americans, shortly after unveiling a multi-billion plan to prevent foreclosures for millions of home owners.
BREAKING NEWS: Future American Christian Students Uncertain As Obama Signs Stimulus Plan
Devoted Christian students across the United States faced uncertainty Tuesday, February 17, as President Barack Obama signed into law the nation’s biggest ever economic stimulus plan which bans religious worship or instruction in university and college facilities that receive state funds for renovations.
Pentecostal Pastor To Lead Obama’s Faith-Based Programs
United States President Barack Obama has named a young Pentecostal pastor to lead the White Office on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships as part of attempts to improve relations with faith-based groups, Worthy News learned Monday, February 16.
BREAKING NEWS: President Obama Praises Passing Stimulus Package
United States President Barack Obama on Saturday, February 14, praised Congress for passing his $787 billion economic stimulus bill saying “we’ve delivered real and tangible progress for the American people,” amid the worst recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
NEWS ALERT: Continental Plane Crashes In New York; 50 killed
Investigators rushed to suburban Buffalo in the U.S. state of New York, Friday, February 13, after a commuter plane coming in for a landing crashed into a house, killing all 49 people on board and one person in the home, officials said. Two others in the house reportedly escaped with minor injuries.
Law Suit Launched Over Botched Abortion in Florida
A Chicago-based pro-life law center has launched a law suit against staff of a clinic involved in a botched late-term abortion in hopes it will result in charges of “infanticide” and “change public opinion” about this controversial procedure.
BREAKING NEWS: US Unveils Multi-Trillion Dollar Plans To Save Financial System (Wrapup)
The United States new Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner unveiled a new bank-bail out plan of at least $1.5 trillion to safe the financial system, as the president warned that America’s economic crisis was more serious than previously thought.
Obama Reorganizing Faith-Based Programs For “Secular Purposes”
United States President Barack Obama has signed an executive establishing a reorganized White House Office on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for only “secular purposes”, not evangelism, Worthy News monitored Friday, February 6.
US-Mexico Border Fence Almost Complete
As of last week, 601 miles of the fence along the U.S.-Mexico border is now completed, however 69 miles remains to be built to meet the goal set by the former Bush administration, according to Customs and Border Protection spokesman Lloyd Easterling.
Republicans Elect Steele As First Black Chairman
Michael Steele began his first full day Saturday, January 31, as America’s first black chairman of the Republican Party.
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. House Passes Obama’s Stimulus Package
Confronted by the worst financial crisis in decades, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $819 billion economic stimulus package, the biggest in the country’s history.
Plight Gitmo Prisoners Unclear Despite Obama’s Plans
The future of hundreds of detainees in the United States prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, remained unclear Wednesday, January 28, despite President Barack Obama’s promise to close the controversial facility for terrorism suspects.
Obama “Forcing” Christians To Embrace Homosexuality, Conservatives Warn
Conservative groups have warned that Christian business owners and others who oppose the homosexual life style may soon be forced to embrace homosexuality under new plans announced by U.S. President Barack Obama.
Obama Approves Funding Abortions Worldwide
Pro-life activists were weighing their options Monday, January 26, after President Barack Obama signed an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option.
U.S. Judge Bans Moment of Silence in Illinois Schools
Schools in the American state of Illinois were pressured Monday, January 26, to abandon a moment of silence for prayer or reflection, after a judge ruled the practice was “unconstitutional” and “forced religion” upon minors.