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Campus Atheists Conduct Controversial Exchange
San Antonio, Texas—At its annual “Smut for Smut” event, the atheist organization at the University of Texas San Antonio handed out pornography this week to anyone who turned in Bibles and other religious materials. more


Woods Makes Public Apology
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.—After three months of silence, golfer Tiger Woods made his first public appearance Friday to apologize for what he called “irresponsible and selfish” behavior. more


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Campus Atheists Conduct Controversial Exchange

Woods Makes Public Apology

Valentine’s Day Suffers Image Problem

Missionaries Charged With Kidnapping Haitian Children

Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad Sparks Controversy

Media Use Fills Kids’ Waking Hours

World Mobilizes to Aid Haitians

Majority of American Youth Unfit for Duty

Scandal-Plagued Woods Named Athlete of Decade

Bullying Victim Fights Back Through Social Media

Tiger’s ‘Transgressions’ Dominate Headlines

New Technology Blurs Legal and Privacy Boundaries

Pay-for-Grades Fundraiser Short-Lived

Witnesses Fail to Report Brutal Crime

12-Year-Old Wins Ball Back From All-Star

‘Balloon Boy’ Floats Into Media Spotlight

Scripture Banners Kicked Off High School Field

Letterman Drops Bombshell About Affairs, Extortion

High Schoolers Hazed With ‘Slut List’

Americans Endure ‘Rudest Week Ever’

Coach Takes Players to Be Baptized--Upsets Parents

Young Lottery Winner Regrets Jackpot

Upcoming Movie Explores Our Culture of Lies

Vick Receives Second Chance, Faces Tough Fans

On Woodstock Anniversary, Generation Gap Eases

Student Forced to Smoke as Punishment

Professor’s Arrest Turns Into ‘Teachable Moment’

Boy Sells His Toys to Help Struggling Family

“Harry Potter” Fans Ask WWDD?

Wall-to-Wall Jackson Coverage Upsets Soldier’s Family

World Mourns Iconic ‘King of Pop’

PETA Defends Rights of Flies and Fish

Shooters Target Holocaust Museum, Abortion Doc

Home Bible Study Concerns County

Graphic Anti-Pregnancy Video Stuns U.K.

Student Humiliated by Revealing Yearbook Photo

Christian Beauty Queen Faces Racy-Photo Scandal

Stabbed Priest Forgives Assailant

Pageant Contestant Vilified for Gay-Marriage Response

13-Year-Old Chooses Country Over Parents

Atheists Attempt to Get De-Baptized

New Features Help E-Mailers Save Face

More Christians Avoid That Term

Singers Reunite, Record Duet After Alleged Assault

Prank Marriage Leads to Divorce

Catholics Urged to Return to Confession

Abstinence Message 'Not Realistic," Bristol Palin Says


Punishments Vary for Dope-Using Athletes

Lawmaker Proposes Student Free-Speech Bill

Ethical Issues Abound in Octuplet Case

Unlikely Partnership Changes Lives

Pilot Attempts to Run Away From Problems

Estranged Husband Wants Kidney Back

2009 Rings in With Hope, Optimism

Woman to Face Public Humiliation From Church

Distraught Man Doesn’t Blame Pilot for Deadly Crash

Teacher Sells Ads to Pay for Tests

Economy Isn’t Halting Teen Spending

High School Rattled by H.I.V. Scare

President-Elect Prepares to Face Enormous Task

Childhood Anxiety Treatable, Study Says

‘Hit a Jew Day’ Lands Students in Trouble

Country Star Says She’s Been Reincarnated

Uninformed Americans Shouldn’t Vote, Author Says

Nebraska Parents Abandon Older Children

America Struggles With ‘Serious Economic Crisis’

College Grad to Auction Off Her Virginity

VP Pick’s Family Drama Scrutinized

‘100 Things’ Author Dies at 47

Lower Drinking Age, College Presidents Say

University Can Deny Religious Course Credit

Athletes Air Apology For Wearing Masks

‘Fat Princess’ Video Game Causes a Stir

Judge Rejects Child’s Unusual Name

Congregation Learns Lesson From ‘Homeless’ Pastor

Envy Played No Role in Comments, Jackson Says

Singer Switches National Anthem Lyrics

Many Religious Americans Tolerant of Other Faiths

High School Girls Form Pregnancy Pact

Atheist Campaign Targets Organized Religion

After Graduation, Valedictorian Faces Deportation

Teen’s Effort Is Music to Soldiers’ Ears

Candidates Weigh In on Gay-Marriage Debate

Chinese Quake Survivors Stoically Grieve

-Aid Delayed for Cyclone Victims

Christians Pray for Lower Gas Prices

Florida Mulls Christian License Plate

Mothers From Sect Want Children Back

Chelsea Clinton Questioned About Parents

Protests Intensify Against Olympic Host

Publisher Deems Easter Too Violent for Kids

Obama Addresses Race, Stands By Pastor

Moral Crusader Brought Down by Personal Failings

Many Americans Switch Faiths or Abandon Religion, Study Finds

Youth Pastor Accepts Responsibility for Murder

More Pastors Now Disciplining Members

Angry Snow-day Message Creates Online Firestorm

‘Mean’ Mom Teaches Lesson by Selling Son’s Car

Real-Life Superheroes Use Powers for Good

‘Zoey 101’ Star Faces Real-Life Drama

Christmas Carolers Now a Dying Breed

Violence Strikes Faith Communities

Troubled Teen Goes on Mall Rampage

Teacher Convicted in Teddy Bear Flap

Drought-Stricken Georgians Pray for Rain

Toy Industry Faces Recalls, Adds Jesus Doll

Some Pastors Blend Scientology With Christianity

California Evacuees Flee Destructive Flames

Youth Group Photo Sparks Federal Lawsuit

Jones’ Drug Admission Jeopardizes Teammates’ Medals

Editorial Sparks Free-Speech Debate

‘Jena Six’ Supporters March for Racial Equality

Suggestive Ads Target Teen Consumers

Youth Suicide Rates on the Rise

Letters Reveal Mother Teresa’s Doubts

Schools Experiment With Cash Incentives

Unauthorized Reincarnation Banned in Tibet

Rescuers Hear No Sounds From Trapped Miners

Bridge Collapse Survivors Dazed, Grateful

Bad Behavior Dominates Sports Headlines

Readers Prepare for Death in ‘Potter’ Finale

Pope: Non-Catholic Denominations Aren’t True Churches

Couples Hope 7-7-07 Is Lucky for Love

Jail Gives Paris ‘New Outlook on Life’

High school graduation rate holds at 70%

Violent Game Angers Church of England

School Relents in ‘No Diplomas’ Incident

TB Patient Quarantined After Extensive Travel

Yearbook Photos Depict Drug Use

Pakistani Christians Ordered to Convert to Islam

Hilton’s Fans Petition for Clemency

Young Adults Cite Family Breakdowns as Biggest Concern

Shooting Leads to Controversies, Discussions

Massacre Leaves Nation Asking ‘Why?’

Racial Slur Causes Media Uproar

‘Chocolate Jesus’ Sculpture Sparks Public Outcry

Edwards Continues Campaign Despite Wife’s Illness

Free-Speech Case Debated at High Court

School District Proposes Ban on Jeans

Giuliani’s Son Tells of Strained Relationship

Sorority Faces Charges of Bias

Pastor Says He’s Jesus Incarnate

Cancer Patient Fights for Lottery Jackpot

Cartoon’s Ad Campaign Sparks Terrorism Fears

Critics Say Film Exploits Young Actress

Kidnap Victim Survives Four-Year Ordeal

Wild Cheerleaders Cause High School Scandal

First Muslim Congressman Takes Oath on Koran

95% of Americans Had Premarital Sex, Study Finds

Airport Christmas Trees Center of Dispute

Boy Arrested for Opening Gifts Early

Comedian Apologizes for Racist Rant

‘Borat’ Inspires Boorish Language

Prominent Pastor Admits Sexual Immorality

Scientist Debunks Supernatural Beliefs

Text Messaging Is Top Distraction for Teen Drivers

Office Dress Codes Now Address Body Art

Anti-Superstition Party Pokes Fun at Beliefs

Amish Community Meets Violence With Forgiveness

Student Killed in Hostage Standoff

Muslim Outrage Still Rampant Over Pope’s Remarks

More Americans Embrace Prosperity Theology

Sole Crash Survivor Awakens, Asks ‘Why?’

‘Survivor’s’ Race-Based Tribes Under Fire

Plan B Now Available Without a Rx

Arrest Made in Decade-Old Ramsey Case

Terrorism Plot Revealed as ‘WTC’ Movie Opens

Anti-Semitic Tirade Jeopardizes Gibson’s Image, Career

Teen Sniper Was Relieving Pressure, Police Say

Middle East Fighting Sparks Cries of WWIII, End Times

Soccer Star Apologizes, May Lose Award

Web Site Sued for Defamation

HPV Vaccine Recommendations Spark Controversy

MySpace.com Makes Changes to Protect Teens

Star Quarterback Injured in Motorcycle Crash

6-6-06 Date Prompts Fear, Promotions

Moms Come to Britney’s Defense

Churches Prepare Da Vinci Code Tactics

Perpetual Student Changes Mind About Graduating

Harvard Students Delighting in Peer’s Downfall

Mine Survivor Writes to Victims’ Families

Students Ditch Class to Protest Immigration Reform

Ancient Text Raises Questions About Judas

Edgy Bibles, Ex-Stripper Aim to Reach Porn Industry

Spring Break Alternatives Gain Popularity

Chef Exits 'South Park' Over Scientology Feud

Youth Pastor Goes Back to High School

Student Turns in Teacher for Anti-Bush Rant

Autistic Ball Player Leaps Into Spotlight

American Athletes Face Olympic Disappointments

High Schooler Orders Roses for 500 Classmates

Cartoon of Prophet Sparks Muslim Outrage

Author Under Fire for Memoir Fabrications

Kanye West Poses as Christ on Rolling Stone Cover

Study: Teen Drivers Dangerous to Others

Robertson Apologizes for Remarks About Sharon

Miscommunication Proves Torturous for Miners’ Families

Colts Coach Mourns Death of Son

TV Show Explores Beliefs About Heaven

 ‘Ethical Gifts’ Offer Alternative to Christmas Consumerism

School Paper’s Report on Oral Sex Upsets Town

Parent’s ‘Discipline’ Creates Controversy

18-Year-Old Becomes Youngest U.S. Mayor

Disillusioned Youth Riot in France

Officials Warn of Worldwide Flu Pandemic

Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks Dies

Fox Shows Top List of ‘Worst’ TV

Nominee’s Religious Views Become Focus of Attention

Many View Hurricane Katrina as God’s Warning

Americans Urged to Conserve Energy

Another Major Hurricane Heads for Land

Blame Game Escalates During Katrina Recovery

Evacuees Spreading Out, Starting Over

Evacuation of New Orleans a Slow, Agonizing Process

New Orleans Drowning in Katrina’s Aftermath

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