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2 men charged with burning Alabama church

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

CLANTON, Ala. - Authorities in Alabama say two men accused of breaking into a rural church and setting it ablaze last month have been arrested on arson and burglary charges.

Bill Clinton wants to 'slow down the economy'

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

The head of a free market think tank says although Bill Clinton's campaign trail remark about the need to "slow down the economy" was an "overtly stupid" comment to make amid recession fears, it was a rare moment of candor.

Christian attorney pushes for prosecution of hard-core porn

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Pro-family attorney Pat Trueman says hard-core pornography isn't free speech and should be prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Santorum high on Romney, down on Huckabee

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Rick Santorum has endorsed Mitt Romney for president, saying the former Massachusetts governor "stands for the values that made America the greatest country in the world." Santorum, a former Republican senator on Capitol Hill, also contends that by remaining in the GOP presidential race and drawing 10-12 percent of the vote, Mike Huckabee is "causing victories" for John McCain.

Evangelical group applauds Bush for backing battle on 'global warming'

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Evangelical leader Jim Ball is praising President Bush for pledging $2 billion to help fight so-called "global warming."

High-level UN official supports document calling for elimination of Zionism

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

The head of a pro-Israel ministry says it's absolutely reprehensible that a high-level U.N. official would throw her support behind a major Arab document that commits to the elimination of Zionism.

New York Times gets the facts wrong, says Pentagon advisor

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Pentagon advisor and national defense analyst Bob Maginnis says the New York Times missed the facts in its recent effort to convince people that the military was dishonorable, and the Pentagon a brainless bureaucratic desert.

Physicians' group: U.S. healthcare can learn from other countries

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

The American College of Physicians has made eight recommendations to improve healthcare in the U.S., based on an analysis comparing the healthcare systems of 12 other industrialized nations.

Right-wing fascism a myth, says author

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Author and Nazi-era historian Jonah Goldberg is attempting to debunk the myth perpetuated by the left that fascism is a right-wing phenomenon -- which gives them the excuse to call anyone who disagrees with them a fascist.

McCain supports amnesty, says immigration activist

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

The head of Numbers USA says on the issue of illegal immigration, Republican presidential candidate John McCain is not the "straight-talk guy" he claims to be.

Parents Television Council advises CBS to dump 'Dexter'

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

The Parents Television Council is asking CBS to cancel plans to air a show in which the "hero" is a serial killer.

Calif. school board decides church volunteer work now 'community service'

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

A California school board has settled a lawsuit by amending its policies and accepting a student's community service hours at church.

Al Gore called 'prophet' at liberal Baptist meeting

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Al Gore has used a speech to hundreds attending Jimmy Carter's liberal Baptist meeting in Atlanta to sell his global warming campaign.

New Testament translator attests to God's faithfulness

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

The first African-American woman in the world to complete a translation of the New Testament says the 20-plus year process shows God's faithfulness in spite of monumental obstacles.

'Huckabee could guarantee McCain nomination,' says Bauer

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Gary Bauer says John McCain is racking up impressive GOP primary victories because he's the only candidate who is regularly defeating Senator Hillary Clinton in national polls.

Strengthening Afghan Governance a U.S. Priority

USInfo.State.Gov - US - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36
A U.S. priority in Afghanistan in 2008 will be to help its leaders deliver needed services, security and economic opportunity to citizens, says a State Department official. From 2001 to 2007, the United States has contributed more than $23 billion as part of a long-term pledge to help Afghanistan emerge from decades of war and oppression.
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Economic stimulus package heads to Senate

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36
Chuck Grassley, the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, says he will be working to block amendments to the House-approved economic stimulus package.

Burma’s Muslims Are Long-standing Victims of Military Regime

USInfo.State.Gov - US - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36
Burma’s Rohingya Muslim population remains oppressed by the military junta and depends on international donors for survival. The United States is funding a U.N. program to issue identification cards that will facilitate registration of births and marriages, school enrollment, and access to basic health care and nutritional assistance. 
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Short-term interest rate cut positive development, says financial planner

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Yesterday's Federal Reserve short-term interest rate cut won't have an immediate effect on struggling mortgage holders, but it will provide an opportunity for consumers to save on credit card interest.

Scientific study claims 'bisexuality is a distinct orientation'

Agape Press - Tue, 2024-11-26 20:36

Christian psychologist Warren Throckmorton is reacting to comments by the author of a ten-year study published by the American Psychological Association who says the study contains empirical evidence that bisexuality is a distinct orientation.

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