Their graduation was canceled after a parent complained about prayer during the ceremony, but Thursday night, the 6th graders from Riverside were able to celebrate the end of the school year at a local church.
An Australian politician says he's learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:22:11 GMT
CARAWAY, AR (KAIT) – A group of Caraway residents has started a campaign to raise funds to build a veterans monument. Shirley Redding says the committee has raised about $1,400 of the estimated $16,000
A group of Caraway residents has started a campaign to raise funds to build a veterans monument.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:59:22 GMT
A Norwalk man skimming through a local newspaper said he found an image of Jesus Christ in a blob of ink.Joseph McCaffrey told the Norwalk Hour he was reading the May 2 edition when he mentioned to his
A Norwalk man skimming through a local newspaper said he found an image of Jesus Christ in a blob of ink.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:01:17 GMT
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Some parents are objecting to Bibles being distributed at a Tennessee elementary school. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that parent Mitzi Yates found a slip in her
Some parents are objecting to Bibles being distributed at a Tennessee elementary school.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:58:41 GMT
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The Montana Human Rights Bureau says it has found "reasonable cause to believe unlawful discrimination occurred" against a student at Terry High School in eastern Montana. The Billings
The Montana Human Rights Bureau says it has found "reasonable cause to believe unlawful discrimination occurred" against a student at Terry High School in eastern Montana.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:54:55 GMT
SUMMERLAND, Nev. (AP) - The Christian singer Carman thought his career was long over when doctors diagnosed him with multiple myeloma, an inoperable cancer, earlier this year. But when he announced the
The Christian singer Carman thought his career was long over when doctors diagnosed him with multiple myeloma, an inoperable cancer, earlier this year.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:50 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:50:47 GMT
DOSWELL, Va. (AP) - A mental health counselor whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried in Virginia says she has no regrets despite the disapproval of local officials
A mental health counselor whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried in Virginia says she has no regrets despite the disapproval of local officials and some cemetery neighbors.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:04 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:04:47 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's state Senate has passed legislation allowing student groups to block members from leadership roles if they don't adhere to the organization's religious or political
North Carolina's state Senate has passed legislation allowing student groups to block members from leadership roles if they don't adhere to the organization's religious or political beliefs.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:03:24 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Legislation meant to clarify when and how student-led prayers are allowed in public schools has passed the North Carolina Senate on a unanimous vote. The bill says students can pray
Legislation meant to clarify when and how student-led prayers are allowed in public schools has passed the North Carolina Senate on a unanimous vote.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:59 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:59:40 GMT
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is positioned to become the 12th state to approve gay marriage following a vote in the state House. The 75-59 vote Thursday was seen as pivotal for the measure, which
Minnesota is positioned to become the 12th state to approve gay marriage following a vote in the state House.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:56:01 GMT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea has released details of its case against a Korean-American sentenced to 15 years' hard labor, accusing him of smuggling in inflammatory literature and trying to establish
North Korea has released details of its case against a Korean-American sentenced to 15 years' hard labor, accusing him of smuggling in inflammatory literature and trying to establish a base for anti-Pyongyang activities at a border city hotel.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:52:20 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The wife of an Idaho pastor who has been jailed in Iran since September is frustrated that President Barack Obama hasn't spoken up about her husband's plight. Pastor Saeed Abedini was
The wife of an Idaho pastor who has been jailed in Iran since September is frustrated that President Barack Obama hasn't spoken up about her husband's plight.
Thursday, May 9 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-09 17:00:59 GMT
Six people were injured when a roof collapsed on a building under construction at a church in the small unincorporated community of Jethro in western Arkansas.
Six people were injured when a roof collapsed on a building under construction at a church in the small unincorporated community of Jethro in western Arkansas.
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-05-09 15:34:18 GMT
HOUSTON (AP) - A judge has ruled that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games. State District Judge Steve Thomas ruled that the
A judge has ruled that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:04:12 GMT
LAKE CITY, AR (KAIT)- The Riverside School District has decided not to have a 6th grade graduation this year after a parent protested against prayer at the graduation. A group of parents are meeting to
The Riverside School District has decided not to have a 6th grade graduation this year after a parent protested against prayer during the ceremony.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-05-01 19:32:36 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - Federal investigators have begun looking at a Little Rock fire that destroyed the First Baptist Church at Highland Park, causing $1.5 million in damage. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Federal investigators have begun looking at a Little Rock fire that destroyed the First Baptist Church at Highland Park, causing $1.5 million in damage.
A Missouri House committee is considering legislation that would make it a crime for clergy to have sexual contact with adults whom they are counseling.
A Missouri House committee is considering legislation that would make it a crime for clergy to have sexual contact with adults whom they are counseling.
Friday, April 26 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-04-26 19:52:37 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- The Jonesboro Salvation Army is looking to have a tough financial summer after their biggest financial donor moved away. Veronica Smith talks to supervisor, Major Gesner about how
The Jonesboro Salvation Army is looking to have a tough financial summer after their biggest financial donor moved away.
Friday, April 26 2013 9:24 AM EDT2013-04-26 13:24:53 GMT
LANSDOWNE, Va. (AP) - In the first such honor since the death of its founder, the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview will present its 2013 William Wilberforce Award on Saturday to New York Cardinal
In the first such honor since the death of its founder, the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview will present its 2013 William Wilberforce Award on Saturday to New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
Friday, April 26 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-04-26 13:22:55 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry and his Nigerian counterpart have met in Washington as authorities in Nigeria said at least 11 more people were killed in violence blamed on Islamic insurgents. A
Secretary of State John Kerry and his Nigerian counterpart have met in Washington as authorities in Nigeria said at least 11 more people were killed in violence blamed on Islamic insurgents.
Friday, April 26 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-04-26 13:21:06 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Some military chaplains trying to access the Southern Baptist Convention website this week have found it blocked with a message that the site contained "hostile content." But military
Some military chaplains trying to access the Southern Baptist Convention website this week have found it blocked with a message that the site contained "hostile content."
Friday, April 26 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-04-26 13:18:19 GMT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Mormon church has given its blessing to the Boy Scouts of America's proposal to lift the gay ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders. The Church of
The Mormon church has given its blessing to the Boy Scouts of America's proposal to lift the gay ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders.
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:43 AM EDT2013-04-25 13:43:26 GMT
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Residents in Nigeria's northeast accuse the military of burning down civilian homes in a recent fight with Islamic extremists that left at least 187 people dead. The military has
Residents in Nigeria's northeast accuse the military of burning down civilian homes in a recent fight with Islamic extremists that left at least 187 people dead.
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-04-25 13:41:38 GMT
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - Roman Catholics in Bolivia are praying and holding vigils for the Virgin of Copacabana after thieves stole the jewels, gold and rings that adorned Bolivia's patron saint. The 16th
Roman Catholics in Bolivia are praying and holding vigils for the Virgin of Copacabana after thieves stole the jewels, gold and rings that adorned Bolivia's patron saint.