Most Favor More Freedom for Students’ Faith
A majority of Americans say public school students should have more freedom to express their religious faith in school.
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Military Abortion Amendment Struck Down
In what many consider a stunning upset, the Senate struck down a proposal to stop a Republican-led filibuster designed to stop abortions from being performed on U.S. military bases.
Freedom of Speech Threatened in Texas
A city ordinance to stop the distribution of commercial leaflets and handbills now threatens the freedoms of both speech and religion.
Rifqa Bary able to live in the US
Rifqa Bary, the Muslim-turned-Christian convert who ran away from her parents last year fearing her life was in danger, has been granted permanent resident status in the United States, Worthy News has learned.
Federal Funding of Stem Cell Research Continues
An appeals court Thursday decided to suspend a district court’s prohibition on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research while the court reviews whether it violates a ban by Congress on spending taxpayer money for experiments that are connected in any way with the destruction of human embryos.
Pastor Plans Koran Burning on September 11 Despite Controversy
A small evangelical Christian group in Florida on Saturday plans to burn Korans as a protest against violent Islamic extremists on September 11, the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States.
Petraeus: Planned Koran Burning Endangers Troops
The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan says an American church’s plan to burn Korans on September 11 could endanger U.S. troops and damage the overall war effort in that country.
Hurricane Earl Downgraded to Category Two
U.S. forecasters have downgraded Earl to a category two hurricane, but expect it to remain a powerful storm as it closes in on the U.S. east coast.
Hurricane Earl Closing In On US East Coast
The category four storm is on course to lash the coast of North Carolina late Thursday, before shifting to the north. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect along the Mid-Atlantic coast and as far north as Massachusetts.
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.
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.