Greenwich Village, the birthplace of the U.S. gay rights movement, remained in shock on Sunday over the shooting death of a gay man by a gunman who police said uttered anti-gay slurs before targeting the victim. read more
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Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Banning Abortions After 12 Weeks
A U.S. district judge granted an injunction sought by abortion rights groups, saying the ban was "more than likely" unconstitutional and ordered that implementation be delayed. read more

Billy Graham Library Exhibit Features Insights, Teaching From 70 Years of Ministry
A new exhibit at the Billy Graham Library entitled “Rooted in Prayer – Biblical Truths for Everyday Living” that opened Thursday shares a glimpse into the heart of a ministry grounded in prayer. read more

Young College Grad Changes Africa One Story at a Time
A 2010 college graduate shares how she had to trust God when she founded Golden Baobab, an organization that awards three annual prizes to the best authors and illustrators on the African continent. read more

Catholics Split on Proposed Gay Boy Scouts Change
As many as a quarter of the 273,000 Boy Scouts connected to Catholic-run troops could leave, some leaders estimate. Still, many Catholic parishes welcome the move to allow openly gay Scouts into their troops. Will the issue divide the Catholic Church? read more

Anti-Shariah Movement Changes Tactics, Gains Success
After losing steam in recent years, the anti-Shariah movement has scored a string of victories by, ironically, leaving the words “Shariah” and “Islam” out of bills that restrict state courts from considering foreign law. read more

US Education Dept. Bows to Gay Agenda, Scraps 'Mother' for 'Parent 1' on Forms
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that it will replace the terms "mother" and "father" with "parent 1" and "parent 2" on its student loan forms. But critics say the move is “deeply offensive.” read more

Kansas Abortion Doctor's Killer Threatens New Clinic Owner
The man convicted of killing Kansas late-term abortion provider Dr. George Tiller is accused by prison officials of trying to intimidate a woman who reopened Tiller's clinic in April. read more

Billy Graham Chaplains Head to Tornado-Stricken Texas
According to news reports, the outbreak of tornadoes was “by far the year’s deadliest.” At least six people died in the tragedy, with more than 100 injured and hundreds more left homeless. Find out how Billy Graham chaplains are helping the recovery. read more

Wash. Florist Will Not Wilt, Sues to Reclaim Religious Freedom
A Washington florist is countersuing the state attorney general, who sued her last month for declining to act contrary to her faith and use her creative talents to beautify the same-sex ceremony of a long-time customer. read more