Archives
California Ban on Foie Gras Overturned
The state ban of California on the sale of foie gras has come to an end on Wednesday following the decision of United States District Judge Stephen Wilson to strike it after two and a half years of effectivity. The restriction to serve, or sell the dish was provided in a 2004 statute, which subseque… 
NAACP Bombing Sparks Suspicions Of Domestic Terrorism
A homemade pipe bomb was detonated at around 10:45 in the morning on Tuesday near the Colorado Springs chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP. The blast not only shook the organization's office, but also a nearby barber shop close to the building that cam… President Obama Proposes to Offer Two Years of Free Community College Education
The White House uploaded a video on Facebook Thursday evening, in which President Obama announced that he proposes to offer a free community college education for two years for those who are “willing to work for it,” and expressed hopeful expectations that Congress would be supportive of the pro… 
2014, One of the Worst Years of Persecution of Christians
Global persecution of Christians was the most severe in 2014, according to a study released by Open Doors USA on Wednesday. Open Doors releases an annual World Watch list, which lists 50 countries in which Christian persecution has been most severe for that year. 
The Branch Out Movement: An Old Form of Social Encouraging Visual Citizenship
In an interview, founders Liao and Shea shared the purpose of their Branch Out Movement and the hopes of impacting future generations for the better. 
Research Shows Nearly 92 Percent of 114th Congress Identify as Christian, Including 7 Ordained Ministers
An overwhelming majority of the 114th Congress, which is preparing to be sworn in on Tuesday, is Christian, according to a study released by the Pew Research Center on Monday. 92 percent of Congress identify themselves as Christian, 57 percent of which identify as Protestant. 31 percent said they ar… 
Netflix Refuses to Disclose How Many People Watch Its Shows
Broadcast and cable companies often hold press releases to announce how many viewers are following their programs, all but Netflix. Company bosses will be keeping their silence when it comes to details on how many people are watching their shows or even the demographics of its viewers. 
Francesca Hilton, Zsa Zsa Gabor's Daughter, Dies at 67
Francesca Hilton, the only child of the popular 1950s movie star Zsa Zsa Gabor and hotel founder and owner Conrad Hilton, passed away at the age of 67 last Monday night after suffering from a heart attack. FDA Panel Backs Approval of Neupogen Biosimilar
A panel at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has backed the approval of biosimilar drug from Novartis AG. The new drug, is a copy of Neupogen, created by Amgen. 
Ocean Conditions Caused by Pollution Threatens Development of Coral Reefs
Scientists revealed that the lowering pH level of oceans caused by pollution is preventing coral reefs from developing a strong and health skeletal structure. According to a study conducted by scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), this could lead to coral reefs eroding at … 
Doctors Warn Ultrasound Should Only be Used for Medical Purposes, Not for Keepsake Photos
Medical experts warned that mothers should not use ultrasound technology just to know the gender of their babies or to have souvenir photos while they’re still inside the womb. According to officials from Chicago’s Loyola University Health System, ultrasound should only be used for medical purpo… 
Health Agency Investigating Link Between Measles Cases and California’s Disney Theme Parks
Officials from the Department of Public Health in California are currently looking into the strange case of measles infections tied to the one of the country’s most popular theme parks. According to health officials, a total of nine individuals who contracted the disease were at Disneyland or Disn… Life on Mars? Curiosity Photos Suggest Life May Have Existed on Red Planet
A recent discovery made by NASA’s Curiosity rover suggests that living organisms may have thrived on the surface of Mars. Based on the photos taken by the rover, the Red Planet has ancient rock formations that resemble those created by microbes on Earth. 
Classic MS-DOS Games Such as The Oregon Trail Made Available Online
The Internet Archive recently made classic computer games, such as The Oregon Trail, available for online play. Over 2,000 MS-DOS games and software are usable or playable by anyone with an Internet connection for no charge. Some of the software, such as The Oregon Trail, were designed and release… Efforts to Lift Ban on Conversion Therapy for Gay Minors in D.C.
Back in December, Mayor Vincent Gray signed a bill that banned mental health professionals from practicing conversion therapy on minors in the District of Columbia. City Council members unanimously approved the bill in early December, and later by Mayor Gray. Conversion therapy, otherwise known as S…
Most Read
Other Headlines
Russian Orthodox Church Priest Blogger Advocates Violence Against Ukrainians
Devotees in the Philippines Still Hold Bloody Crucifixion Despite Catholic Church's Opposition
Pope Francis Leads Inspiring Easter Mass for Thousands in St. Peter's Square
Secretary of Brooklyn Congregational Methodist Church Arrested For Stealing $90,000 Leading to Church's Closure
Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter Sunday Sermon Highlights Church of England's Crucial Role in Fostering Community
Local Authorities Closes Simalungun Christian Protestant Church Following Muslims' Opposition on Its Worship Service
New Israeli Government Initiates the Rising Violence That Targets Christians
