Civil rights lawyers say they plan to ask a federal judge to declare the New York Police Department's spying programs directed at Muslims to be unconstitutional, and to order police to stop their surveillance and...
The New York Police Department's widespread spying programs directed at Muslims have undermined free worship by innocent people and should be declared unconstitutional, religious leaders and civil rights advocates said...
The Republican Party's chairman is asking religious conservatives to support the GOP's plans to expand.
Facing lingering tensions in his party, the chairman of the Republican National Committee urged religious conservatives Saturday to support the GOP's plans to expand.
A judge overseeing a civil rights lawsuit aimed at polygamous towns on the Arizona-Utah border has denied a motion to dismiss damages and civil penalties.
A judge overseeing a civil rights lawsuit aimed at polygamous towns on the Arizona-Utah border has denied a motion to dismiss damages and civil penalties.
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's acceptance of gay members at the denomination's annual meeting in Houston.
The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution Wednesday expressing its opposition to the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts, though it doesn't explicitly call for churches to drop all ties...
Friday, June 7 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-06-07 13:36:17 GMT
A high school valedictorian from South Carolina is becoming an internet sensation after swapping his pre-approved speech for the Lord's Prayer. Roy Costner is Liberty High's Valedictorian. He made a bold
A high school valedictorian from South Carolina is becoming an internet sensation after swapping his pre-approved speech for the Lord's Prayer. Roy Costner is Liberty High's Valedictorian. He made a bold
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer In suburban Atlanta, northern Idaho and a number of other places, churches have moved swiftly to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in protest over the vote...
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer In suburban Atlanta, northern Idaho and a number of other places, churches have moved swiftly to sever ties with the Boy Scouts of America in protest over the vote last...
Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a decidedly different style of papacy than..
Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a decidedly different style of papacy than his tradition-minded predecessor...
Do you believe people can communicate with the dead? They're called psychic mediums and the phenomenon is becoming increasingly popular.
Do you believe people can communicate with the dead? They're called psychic mediums and the phenomenon is becoming increasingly popular.
PHOENIX -
This is a Pope of many firsts. One of them is that he's a member of the Jesuit order -- a group of Catholics who have dedicated themselves to education.
Pope Francis actually taught chemistry at a Jesuit High School.
Brophy College Prepatory School in central Phoenix is the only Jesuit High School in Arizona -- and news that a Jesuit priest had been selected was exciting to the students and staff there.
"He is a person that is very concerned about poor people, about those at the bottom of society and he has chosen to live his own style that way..sometimes they call Cardinals the Prince of the Church..he does not live like a prince," said Father Eddie Reece, President of Brophy College Prepatory.
Reece adds, "Somebody mentioned he had taught high school chemistry. My own thing is if he taught high school chemistry, he's ready to be Pope."
The Jesuits are the largest order in the Catholic church.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:07:39 GMT
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:13:37 GMT
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:13:21 GMT
A car crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning. At least eight people were injured, three in serious condition, according to FDNY officials.
A car jumped the curb on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning injuring eight people. Witnesses say the Nissan was traveling at a high speed before it took out the store front, trees, bicycles, a light post and a fire hydrant.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:30:41 GMT
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
