Charlene Israel
Charlene Israel serves as a general assignment reporter and helps anchor for the CBN News Channel. She has covered a variety of social issues such as abortion in the black community and eating disorders in kids.
Prior to joining CBN News in 2003, she was a personal letter writer for Dr. Pat Robertson.
Charlene attended Old Dominion University and Elizabeth City State University. She lives in Elizabeth City, N.C. with her two children.
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My Stories
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Devin shares his heart for God, his passion for music, what he’s most looking forward to on the American Idol tour.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Entire neighborhoods are still cordoned off in North Texas Friday as rescue teams search for survivors in wake of 16 deadly tornadoes.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Each year thousands of children enter America's foster care system and state workers are often overwhelmed, but a growing number of Christians are getting involved.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Ariel Castro, a former school bus driver, has been charged in kidnapping and rape of three Cleveland women - Michele Knight, Gina DeJesus, and Amanda Berry.
Friday, May 03, 2013
Authorities say the surviving Boston Marathon suspect, Dzhokhar "Johar" Tsarnaev, told investigators that the original target was a Boston Fourth of July celebration.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
In light of the deadly Sandy Hook massacre, tough new guns laws are popping up across the country.
Monday, April 15, 2013
The socialist revolution in Venezuela may continue after a razor-thin special presidential election.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
"Hero" is a word we often hear in sports, but heroism isn't always about the achievement on the field.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Walmart is now rolling back prices at the pump. Commuters in 21 states can now save as much as 15 cents a gallon until July 7.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Singer Colton Dixon said people who question why a Christian would be on a show called "American Idol," may be taking it a little too seriously.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Pope Francis officially becomes the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics on Tuesday.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Season 12 of American Idol has its share of Christian contestants.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tens of thousands gathered in St. Peters Square in Rome for Pope Benedict XVI's final public appearance ahead of his official resignation on Thursday.
Monday, February 25, 2013
The second blizzard in less than a week is slamming the country's heartland, affecting around a dozen states.
Friday, February 15, 2013
During that Civil War, many freed blacks enlisted in the Union Army, including several doctors. Little is known about these brave men but there is a move to change that.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign Feb. 28, the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
When Hurricane Sandy hit, thousands were forced from their homes. But shelters have been providing a place to sleep long before this crisis. They're also restoring hope.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Residents from the Dakotas to the East Coast are bundling up Wednesday as extreme cold temperatures grip a third of the country.
Friday, January 11, 2013
The season has not even hit its peak and doctors and hospitals are already overwhelmed. The vaccine is now in short supply as many Americans fight this year's virus.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Hip hop artist Lecrae used to spout the negative lyrics glamorized on the rap scene. But after committing to Christ, he now makes music from a different perspective.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Ambassador Susan Rice announced she is withdrawing her name as a candidate for secretary of state. Now the search is on for who will fill the top spot.
Friday, December 07, 2012
What happens when state laws collide with the government? That scenario unfolded in Maryland and Washington state this week over pot and gay marriage.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Gymnast Gabby Douglas became the darling of the 2012 Summer Olympics, but her journey contained many bumps. She shares her story with CBN News.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Turmoil in Egypt continued Friday after Islamists that make up the assembly approved a new constitution. They're calling the move an illegal power grab.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The devastation from Superstorm Sandy will cost New York and New Jersey $71 billion and the cleanup and recovery will take years.
Monday, November 19, 2012
The Bronx community of Hunts Point has long been plagued by poverty and crime. But a local church is refusing to allow darkness to reign in their community.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
The same voters who gave President Obama another four years also elected a divided Congress as Democrats retained control of the Senate and Republicans the House.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
With U.S. unemployment now below 8 percent, some suggested the job market is improving. But others say many jobs seekers have simply given up looking for work.
Friday, October 05, 2012
A New York appeals court ruled Friday that a terminally ill woman's wish to be removed from life support will be granted.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Students across the nation asked God to bring spiritual awakening to their campuses and the country at the 22nd annual "See You at the Pole" prayer rally.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Former American Idol contestant Colton Dixon's first single, "Never Gone," hit iTunes Tuesday night and is quickly climbing the charts.
Friday, September 21, 2012
For the first time the White House called the Libya consulate assault a "terrorist attack" with possible links to al Qaeda. The admission has raised new questions.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Prostitution is big in Dallas. Many of those arrested return to the streets after a short stay in jail. But authorities say they have a plan to shut this revolving door.
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Several young people travelled to Austin recently to attend the Patriot Academy. It's goal is to equip them with the tools they need to bring America back to its founding principles.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Dallas is a key destination for refugees. Several churches there have rolled out the welcome mat to those who are making America their new home.
Friday, August 03, 2012
When it comes to shopping, swiping a credit or debit card is often the way to pay. But every year, thieves are coming up with new ways to rob consumers of their identity.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Thousands of Americans gathered at Glenn Beck's Restoring Love Conference for the purpose of rebuilding the country by serving one another.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Discovered in Israel in 1947, the scrolls date as far back as 150 BC. Now, visitors can see the ancient scrolls at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Dallas.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
More than 30,000 Colorado residents have been forced to evacuate their homes. Most were given just five minutes to grab what they could and get out.
Friday, June 22, 2012
In the years since 9/11, the New York City Police Department has implemented state of the art measures to keep the city's 8.2 million resides safe from terrorism.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
James Turley, a member of the Boy Scouts of America's National Board, said he will work from within to change the ban on gay troops and leaders.
Friday, June 01, 2012
Churches in New York City brought their case to court Friday, fighting for the right to use public schools for Sunday services.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Citing the contribution sugary beverages make to obesity in the U.S., Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the buck and the big Dr. Pepper stops with him.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Severe weather is still hammering many parts of the country Tuesday, with Tropical Storm Beryl drenching the Southeast.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Once a problem mostly for male vets, homelessness is growing among females leaving the military. They also face unique emotional issues like military sexual trauma.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
At the age of 16, Julie Aftab's life changed when she was brutally attacked in Pakistan after refusing to renounce her faith in God.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Marine responsible for saving the life of the daughter of Teen Mania founder, Ron Luce, is being hailed as a hero.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Children in Cameroon often sing and dance in their villages, but the uplifting songs hide a sad reality all across the country: many of them are homeless orphans.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Religious and political leaders are remembering the life and ministry of Prison Fellowship Ministries founder Chuck Colson, who passed away Saturday.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
While some faith leaders have praised the White House the Faith-Based office, some conservatives say it's become hostile toward religious charities.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch volunteer charged with murdering an unarmed black teen, makes his first appearance before a judge Thursday.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Mitt Romney tightened his grip on the GOP presidential nomination Tuesday night, sweeping primaries in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Friday, March 23, 2012
An unarmed black teenager was recently shot dead in Florida while walking home. Thousands are calling his death a hate crime, while others say it was self-defense.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
A massive 7.4 earthquake shook central Mexico Tuesday, injuring at least 11 people and damaging hundreds of homes.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
On the first day of spring Tuesday, residents across the U.S. were experiencing everything from record heat to tornadoes to massive snowstorms.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
The Earth took a direct hit from the largest solar storm in five years early Thursday after a massive cloud of charged particles was hurled from the sun.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Fans young and old are celebrating the century birthday of this chocolate cookie icon. Nabisco sold its first batch of the Oreo cookies in 1912.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Your online browsing habits are now even more personal, because the search engine Google changed its privacy policy.
Monday, February 27, 2012
An FBI spokeswoman says five students were injured when a shooter described as a classmate opened fire at an Ohio high school.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Negotiators say they've agreed on a tentative deal that could be ready for President Obama to sign by the end of the week.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Some 340 million people don't have a Bible in their own language. In Cameroon, more natives are stepping in to help translate the Scripture into their own language.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
"Red Tails" highlights the story of the black fighter pilots who fought the Germans in the air during World War II, and racial discrimination on the ground at home.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
While much of the country hasn't felt much like winter yet this season, conditions in one Alaskan town may be a sign of what's soon to come.
Monday, January 09, 2012
Elaine Riddick is one of thousands of minorities sterilized in the name of "eugenics," or selective breeding that took place in the U.S. for nearly 50 years.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
The effort -- known as Operation Oliver -- is to improve one of Baltimore's toughest neighborhoods by refurbishing homes, playgrounds and removing trash.
Friday, December 16, 2011
College students often complain about a lack of money, but Wisconsin student Betty Ann Rochelle knows the reality of poverty.
Monday, December 12, 2011
A New Jersey widow's search for the remains of her husband led to a shocking discovery.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Each year, kids from some of Africa's poorest countries try out for the African Children's Choir. For them, it's a way to escape the hopelessness they face at home.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
One organization is making sure that these brave men and women and their families are honored and remembered for a lifetime.
Monday, December 05, 2011
Hundreds of companies across the country are giving their employees back a benefit they took away during the recent recession, just in time for Christmas.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
This Thanksgiving is shaping up to be the most expensive ever. And it's not just travel costs that are up.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Adopting a child is often an emotional and vunerable process for a couple. A growing number of scam artists are ready to prey on those emotions for financial gain.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Forbes Magazine recently examined the best cities for working mothers and their families to call home.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Soaring food prices have many Americans saying no to dining out. Now many restaurants are working hard to win them back.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
One Monday night a month, NorthStar Church holds a service called "Church at the Joe" inside the Cotton Eyed Joe nightclub in Knoxville, Tenn.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The flash mob craze has taken a dangerous turn, with a recent nationwide trend of violent "flash robs." Many say the issue runs deeper than just mob mentality.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Ohio Lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban abortion once a heartbeat is detected. The bill is even creating division among pro-lifers.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
With the Postal Service on the brink of default, the White House is set to propose a plan that would give the agency a three-month extension on its financial obligations.
Monday, September 05, 2011
Tropical Storm Lee has been downgraded to a tropical depression. But the storm still poses a flooding threat as it makes its way toward the Southeast.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Tennessee lawmakers are hoping a cost effective way to turn switchgrass into ethanol will make the Volunteer State a pioneer in the global fuel market.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
A New Hampshire father is grateful that he and his two young daughters are alive after they were rescued from the rain-swollen Merrimack River.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
When we medicine, we expect it to work. But experts warn if medications aren't stored properly, not only will they stop working - they could become dangerous.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Planned Parenthood is facing funding cuts across the country. Several states have already voted to defund the abortion provider.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Many analysts believe that with the economy in a slowdown and markets whipsawing daily the GOP has a good shot at unseating President Obama in 2012.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Despite the Dow's rise, economists are still concerned the world may soon fall into a recession.
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Texans were hoping that Tropical Storm Don would put an end to the state's nine-month drought. But Don came and went and the heat and drought continue.
Friday, July 29, 2011
As promised, Democrats in the Senate quickly struck down the GOP legislation approved by the House Friday to raise the nation's debt limit.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
On Tuesday, the Capitol Hill switchboard was near capacity with a high volume of calls from angry citizens demanding a solution to America's debt crisis.
Monday, July 25, 2011
The confessed killer is being described as a Christian who represents the 'new far-right.' But CBN News Reporter Dale Hurd says that's far from the truth.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Baby boomers are now considered the most powerful consumers in the marketplace. CBN News explored why the tables have turned for the older generation.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Atlantis returned from the International Space Station in triumph Thursday, bringing an end to NASA's 30-year shuttle journey.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Rupert Murdoch denied any wrongdoing as UK lawmakers tried to get to the bottom of a phone hacking scandal that's threatened to topple his media empire.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
A highly respected obesity expert at Harvard University has proposed a controversial theory on how to fight the growing childhood obesity epidemic.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Temperatures in 15 states are soaring above 100 degrees, with heat advisories and warnings in effect for at least 23 states.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
President Obama has invited leaders of both parties back to the White House for budget talks with one request -- "leave ultimatums at the door."
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Mexican rescuers are searching for seven missing Americans whose boat capsized off the Baja California coast early Sunday morning.
Friday, July 01, 2011
Recently skaterboarders around the globe celebrated the 9th annual Go Skate Day. In Hampton, Va., some used it as an opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The president touted his accomplishments on behalf of the gay and lesbian community, including doing away with the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Military families are often the target of predatory lenders. But help is on the way from one top military wife who knows the financial strain put on military personnel.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Traditional marriage supporters believe New York's legalization of same-sex marriage could have a national impact.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Two converts to Islam were in police custody Friday morning in connection with a foiled terror plot on a military recruiting center in Seattle.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The president is expected to call for the withdrawal of about 10,000 troops in less than a year's time, in a primetime address to the nation Wednesday night.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday is the last day of the legislative session and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging lawmakers to legalize same sex marriage before it ends.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Pakistan recently detained the man who owned the safe house used by the CIA to monitor Osama bin Laden, evoking outrage from U.S. lawmakers.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
While gas prices eased in May, they're still higher than last year. The pain at the pump has one Iowa police station cashing in with an event called "Gas for Guns."
Saturday, June 11, 2011
As Congress returns to work Monday, Rep. Anthony Weiner is taking what he calls "a short leave of absence" to get psychological treatment.
Friday, June 10, 2011
The spring heat wave across the Midwest and East Coast has claimed the lives of at least eight people.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Rep. Anthony Weiner's recent admission of exchanging racy photos and messages online has many people asking, Is this really cheating?
Monday, June 06, 2011
The sudden departure of U.S.-allied Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has left Yemen in disarray, bad news for the war on terror.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The season's first heat wave has much of the East Coast sweating, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees in many places.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Living as a Christian in today's society can be a challenge. But mirroring Christ in any business venture can be even more of a challenge
Friday, May 27, 2011
The 2012 election is just two years away. President Obama is already in, but some potential GOP hopefuls have yet to make up their mind about entering the race.
Friday, May 20, 2011
A fringe Christian group is predicting Jesus Christ will return on Saturday, May 21, and that's caused a big discussion in the Christian community.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
When one Virginia pastor learned of the poverty facing the elderly community, he went on a mission to feed as many hungry seniors as possible.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Two weeks after bin Laden's death, al Qaeda has released an audio recording of their leader praising the revolutions sweeping the Arab world.
Monday, May 16, 2011
One day after the Army Corps of Engineers began opening floodgates in Louisiana, many towns known for their Cajun culture were virtually empty Monday.
Monday, May 09, 2011
President Obama said he knew the operation would be risky, but getting Osama bin Laden outweighed all of the risks.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
The White House's decision to withhold photos of Osama bin Laden's dead body has drawn a mixed reaction from the families of 9/11 victims and others.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
The news of Osama bin Laden's death brought joy and celebrations across the nation. But for families of 9/11 victims, there were mixed emotions.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
In a televised statement to the nation late Sunday night, President Obama declared '"justice has been done," but admitted the fight against terrorism is far from over.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
A wave of tornadoes that began Wednesday and continued their path of devastation into Thursday have left more than 200 dead in five southern states.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A state of emergency has been declared in Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee on day two of severe storms that have killed at least 11 people.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Tyson Foods' "Hunger All Star" Valerie Brown recently talked to CBN News about her rocky journey from poverty to becoming a secure woman of faith.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Crooks aren't just driving off without paying for gas -- they're targeting individual cars and even businesses.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The blazes have been burning across the state for weeks, forcing federal firefighters and officials from several U.S. agencies to join efforts.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The White House is downplaying Standard & Poor's warning that it may downgrade its outlook on U.S. government debt.
Monday, April 11, 2011
While Friday's $38.5 million budget deal has resolved the immediate threat of a government shutdown, bigger battles still loom ahead.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Another air traffic controller has been caught sleeping on the job, The Federal Aviation Administration revealed in testimony before a House panel.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Global food prices have hit an all-time dangerous level, creating shortages and greater demand around the world, tough news for many still struggling economically.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan has announced plans for blockbuster legislation for fiscal year 2012.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Libyan rebels say they would agree to a cease-fire only if Moammar Gadhafi's military forces stand down and allow for peaceful protest against his government.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
While the West frets about Libya, Syria’s President Bashar Assad took a triumphal pose in facing down the protests that threaten his family's 40-year regime.
Friday, March 25, 2011
A possible breach has been detected in the reactor core of one unit of the damaged Japanese Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The U.S. military's involvement in the crisis in Libya has already cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
Monday, February 28, 2011
The pro-life leaders said the abortion industry has been using abortion for "population control" and their target is African Americans.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
A college student from Saudi Arabia has been arrested and charged with planning a terror attack on America.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The U.S. has strongly condemned the killing of four American citizens by Somali pirates. It has urged the world to bring the maritime criminals to justice.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Shock over appalling conditions at a Philadelphia abortion clinic have led to sweeping changes. Pro-life leaders say the changes are long overdue.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
One of two men convicted for last year's string of east Texas church fires is asking forgiveness from his victims -- and God.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Another powerful blizzard howled through the nation's midsection Wednesday, piling up to 2 feet of new snow on parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
After a Colorado pharmacist accidentally gave a pregnant woman a prescription for an abortion pill, her unborn baby's life may be at risk.
Friday, February 04, 2011
A large part of the South remained in winter's icy clutches on Friday as snow, sleet and freezing rain was expected from Texas into Louisiana and further east.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The city of Temecula, Calif., will be home to a new Islamic mosque.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Activists gathered on the National Mall, Monday, for the "March for Life" to stand against the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The start of the debate process fulfills a campaign promise by House Republicans who said they received a mandate from the voters to do away with the law.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Pro-life groups across Virginia have called on their state lawmakers to implement tougher restrictions on abortion facilities in the Commonwealth.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
The memorial cross at the center of a 22-year legal battle was ruled unconstitutional on Tuesday by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The big boom of post-Christmas shopping just keeps going, and it's happening despite the big blizzard and a high unemployment rate.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Several western states have been pounded by heavy rain for the last six days and forecasters have warned that the most intense in a series of storms is on the way.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
One victim of a civil war in Sudan is doing all he can to help his country move forward.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Congress failed to extend jobless benefits, meaning millions of Americans have lost or will lose funds meant to help them get back on their feet.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Critics say mixing alcohol with something that's considered dessert is not a good idea.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Authorities are questioning whether reality shows have become too violent after the recent arrest of a 20-year-old reality star for assaulting her fiancé.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
More than 400,000 children are currently in America's foster care system. Stuck in this system for years, many may never know a loving home. But hope is eternal -- and it is rising for some of these kids.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
President Barack Obama has found himself on the defensive as some countries accuse the U.S. of making bad economic decisions.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Investigators have dismantled a multi-state sex trafficking ring that victimized young girls. The 29 suspects behind the ring are immigrants from Somalia.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Most people don't normally associate video games and senior citizens. But at one Fla. hospital, gaming has proven to be a perfect fit for improving seniors' health.
Friday, October 29, 2010
U.S. airports are implementing full-body pat downs as an alternative to the new high-tech full body scanners. But some say the pat down is more invasive, calling them "X-rated."
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A disturbing report on the rise of heroin use by teenagers in America's suburbs has some parents and educators worried.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
A federal appeals court granted a freeze on a judge's order requiring the military to allow openly gay troops.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
The Crystal Cathedral is just one among many mega churches that continue to suffer from the recession and reduced charitable giving.
Saturday, October 09, 2010
The 33 Chilean miners who have been trapped underground for more than two months could be freed within days.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Volunteer missionaries say they have witnessed the most hardened criminals being transformed into faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Intelligence officials in several countries have intercepted a credible terror threat to carry out a series of major, coordinated series of commando style terror attacks.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Students at one Missouri high school who want to attend school dances this year must first sign a contract.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Thousands of U.S. and Afghan troops have launched a major combat offensive in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Terrorism experts say al Qaeda's threat to America has grown more complex over the past year because of a push to recruit and radicalize U.S residents.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
At the House Judiciary Committee hearing, lawmakers heard how the Internet has greatly expanded child prostitution and child sex trafficking in America.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Residents started to return to their California neighborhood on Sunday after it was decimated by a gas explosion last week.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Zac Bissonnette is walking proof that needing a boatload of money to get a quality college education is a classic con game.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Flood warnings were put in place Wednesday across Texas as remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine slowly moved through the state.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Hurricane Earl gained strength late Wednesday to a Category 4 storm with 135 mph winds, after being downgraded to a Category 3 earlier in the day.
Monday, August 30, 2010
The height of hurricane season has arrived with three storms churning in the Atlantic Ocean.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Five years after Hurricane Katrina, the Crescent City still hasn't recovered. New Orleans neighborhoods still have many damaged and empty houses.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Classes are now underway at the first Muslim university in the country.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Sex trafficking is a growing problem in this country and even in the heartland. But a coalition of ministries is stepping up to combat the problem.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Gerard Henry, author of Seductive Delusions: Exposing Lies About Sex, warned that teen sex has damaging effects on more than just a student's grades.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A new report shows home sales fell 27 percent in July - the steepest one-month drop since figures were first compiled in 1968.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Army National Guard troops have completed their training and are ready to be deployed on California's border with Mexico.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
After President Barack Obama gave his opinion on the Ground Zero mosque plans, candidates in election races from North Carolina to California are staking out their positions.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
A Georgia woman who was tied up during a home invasion was freed after she sent a message for help using her feet, according to local police.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
California's voter-approved law barring gays from state-recognized marriage has been struck down by a federal court.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The intelligence leak has threatened raise questions around the world about Washington's ability to protect military secrets.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Today's tough economy has forced many people to live in pay-by-the-week motels. A pastor and his church believe they have been called to restore their hope.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Testing on a new, tighter cap on the oil gusher on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico begins on Tuesday to see if the device can finally stop the leak.
Friday, July 09, 2010
A federal appeals court in New Orleans, La., rejected the Obama administration's effort to reinstate a deepwater drilling moratorium on Thursday.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Pro-life groups gathered in front of a new Planned Parenthood clinic in Virginia Beach, Va. to raise their voices together opposing abortions.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Fire crews battling the so-called Schultz fire northeast of Flagstaff, Ariz. have made some progress, bringing 10 percent of the 10,000-acre wildfire under control.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
A former drug addict and born-again Christian shares the power of faith at public high school assemblies.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
In Oklahoma, 59 counties have been declared disaster areas and at least 50 people were rescued from Monday's deadly flash floods.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
After a weekend of intense searching, a 20th body was found Monday after Friday's deadly flash flood of the Little Missouri River in Arkansas.
Friday, June 11, 2010
The government has now estimated the oil from the broken British Petroleum well has been spilling out at 20,000 to 50,000 barrels a day.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
When it comes to the issue of immigration reform, there's no shortage of opinions or passions -- not only from politicians, but also from the pulpit.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
President Barack Obama will offer condolences at the White House on Thursday to the families of the 11 workers killed in the Gulf oil rig disaster.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
The father of a soldier killed in Iraq has begun a cross country trek to gain support for the adoption of a symbol to recognize all fallen American soldiers.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
A judge on Tuesday ordered Oneida Middle School in Schenectady, N.Y. to reinstate 7th grader Raymond Hosier who was suspended for wearing rosary beads.
Friday, May 21, 2010
The measure includes the most changes in the rules governing big banks to ever pass a congressional body since the Great Depression.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Some 800,000 children pass through the foster care system in the U.S. each year. But a growing number of Christians are stepping up to do something about it.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
More than three weeks after the leak began, BP crews have finally been able to contain some of the oil gushing into the Gulf.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Bullying is an age old problem. Today it has had new and deadly consequences.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Airliners were gradually returning to the skies over Europe Wednesday, but analysts say it will take a while to clear the backlog and get travelers home again.
Monday, April 19, 2010
In an age where the notion of corporal punishment has become increasingly taboo, some parents ask, "Should I spank my kids?" One school district says "yes."
Friday, April 16, 2010
Those in attendance at Awakening 2010 in Lynchburg, Va., gathered together to advance shared values because of increasing threats to their faith and freedom.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
A new report by the Obama administration's own watchdog group found that the White House's plan to help struggling homeowners has come up short.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Those who can't find work are becoming desperate, seeking help anywhere they can find it.
Monday, April 05, 2010
With budgets tight at home, some families have to cut back on extras, like prom.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Days of torrential rain in New England have ended, but meteorologists say some rivers won't return to their banks until the weekend.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Forecasters say the drenching rain is winding down in the Northeast, but the worst of the widespread flooding is yet to come.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Flood warnings are in effect in several states as a second major storm in less than a month drenches the East Coast.
Friday, March 05, 2010
As 15 million Americans are currently unemployed, there are also plenty con artists preying on them.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
President Obama is unveiling his revised blueprint for health care reform Wednesday.
Monday, March 01, 2010
A growing number of employers in the U.S. are refusing to hire people who smoke.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A North Carolina student was threatened with a failing grade if she didn't complete an assignment she said violated her Christian beliefs.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Carver fell in love with the wonders of nature - a passion that earned him a nick name that lasted a lifetime.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Christian leaders from across Virginia are fighting to keep taxpayer dollars out of the hands of Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading abortion provider.
Monday, February 15, 2010
New credit card rules set to take effect this month are designed to give responsible consumers a break. But some question if they'll do more harm than good.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Some school districts are doing what they can to keep their students warm during the unusually cold winter.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee will take up the politically charged topic of gays in the military Tuesday on Capitol Hill.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thousands of children left orphaned by the devastating earthquake in Haiti are now left with no one to care for them.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Winter storm warnings or watches were posted in 17 states Friday from the southern Rockies to the southeast.
Friday, January 22, 2010
One elementary school in Miami, Florida is providing students with a creative way of coping with the disaster.
Friday, January 15, 2010
A message sent via the social networking Web site Facebook has a group of Florida parents giving thanks.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Prosecutors claim nursing home director Gwen Hughes chemically restrained residents who annoyed her.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
The extreme temperatures have been a huge problem for crops in Florida, as snow flurries have been spotted as far south as Orlando.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Family and friends say he died doing what he loved most - fishing and helping those in need.
Friday, January 08, 2010
President Obama is taking blame for the intelligence breakdown that allowed the botched bombing attempt Christmas Day.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Winter has just begun, and the deep freeze that has swept over much of the country may be sticking around for a while.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
The U.S. embassy in Yemen has reopened after a two-day closure, which was prompted by a terrorist threat.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Many cyber-shoppers are learning the hard way that free online trials can actually cost a lot of money.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
With social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter great holiday bargains are now just a mouse click away.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Two Christmases ago, Ashley Tartar became a frustrated shopper after retailers continually wished her "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas."
Monday, November 23, 2009
The question of whether singles should adopt seems to be a wavering issue for the church.
Friday, November 20, 2009
New information has come to light about the man accused of killing 13 people.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Just when you think you've seen every kind of wedding ceremony, something like a chapel on wheels comes along.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
When 39-year-old Travis McMahan decided to go hunting, he only planned to be gone for a couple of hours, so he saw no need to take gloves, food or water.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Federal health officials now say 4,000 or more Americans likely have died from swine flu - about four times the estimate originally reported.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
There's a new flag designed by a proud father to recognize those who have paid the ultimate price.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
They travel the state of Texas competing in basketball tournaments for ladies 80 and over -- but they have the spunk of 20-year-olds.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
While leading Democrats are hoping to bring a $1.2 trillion health care bill to the House floor for a vote, opponents are rallying to challenge the measure.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
LaJoyce Brookshire was married to a man she thought was her very own Prince Charming. But then discovered a veiled side of him.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Hundreds of people are stepping up to make their voice heard, including local pastors who are calling on city leaders to leave the issue up to the voters.
Monday, October 26, 2009
All across the U.S., a growing number of cities are looking for ways to cut costs, with some turning to the environment for savings.
Friday, October 16, 2009
It's only the middle of October, but millions of Americans woke up to weather that felt more like December.
Friday, October 16, 2009
A 10-year-old autistic boy in Houston, Texas, is being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking and Cub Scout skills that helped to save his teachers life.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Several months after President Barack Obama first proposed his $787 billion recovery plan, the economy is showing small signs of recovery.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
For residents at the Oaks Apartments complex in Albany, Washington, flying a flag of any kind is against the rules -- even the American flag. It's an issue that has many residents fuming.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
The war in Afghanistan has lasted eight years and some of those affected most are the Afghan children.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Flu season is here and after months of planning and testing, the first batches of H1N1 swine flu vaccine become available this week.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
In an unfortunate coincidence, two separate earthquakes struck both Indonesia and America Samoa, with the quakes occurring within a day of each other.
Monday, September 28, 2009
The tests come just days after the Islamic republic revealed it had a second secret nuclear facility.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
For the first time, an experimental vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The death toll in Georgia continued to climb Tuesday as rescuers found the body of a 15-year-old boy in the Chattooga River on Tuesday morning.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Tight economic times have some people turning to companies that promise to reduce or eliminate debt. While some of these programs are legitimate, some could leave you even deeper in debt.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
FBI agents raided the home of a Colorado man, whom they believe is an al Qaeda operative.
Friday, September 11, 2009
On Sept. 11, 2001, Sujo John was working in World Trade Center Tower 1 when American Airlines Flight 11 tore through his building.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Memorial ceremonies were held across the country Friday, as Americans remembered the eight anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Washington D.C. and New York City.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
A lawsuit has been filed by a group of angry parents against a California school district over a gay-friendly curriculum.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Cash for Clunkers, the popular government-backed car-buying incentive program, is set to end Monday night, even as car dealers hope the sales momentum it created lasts through the Fall.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Dawnn Lewis is best known for her roles in sitcoms but for the past 14 years, she has taken on a more important role -- acting coach and mentor to inner city kids.
Monday, August 17, 2009
The Obama administration has indicated it might be willing to drop the public option to its health insurance plan -- a compromise that many see as a political necessity.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
New numbers show the highest federal deficit ever at $1.27 trillion. That number plus the debate over health care reform has packed out town hall meetings across the country.
Monday, August 10, 2009
It's a sad fact that more than half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, but what are the keys to the marriages that do last?
Monday, August 03, 2009
At 16 years old, Nathan Johnson had everything going for him. Good looks. A ton of friends. And a bright future as the kicker at his Tennessee high school. But Nathan didn't live for the fame of football or a spotlight on the stage.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Currently, 14 states and the District of Columbia outlaw the practice. But if this new legislation passes, texting while driving could be illegal in every state.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sarah Palin may have resigned as Alaska's governor -- but no less from the national spotlight.
Friday, July 17, 2009
After 29 years as a gay activist, former lesbian magazine publisher Charlene Cothran stunned the homosexual community when she announced she had become a Christian.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tuskegee University was founded in 1881 by a former slave - a man who went on to become the most influential American educator of his time.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Every February, millions of Americans celebrate Black History. Part of that history includes the role faith played in the lives of African-American slaves.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Officials allegedly cut out Bible references from a letter a woman wrote to her son who is an inmate in a Virginia jail.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Two North Carolina churches are spreading the gospel in a very practical way.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
A meeting between President Barack Obama and Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin was seen as a first step towards warming strained U.S-Russian relations.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Millions of service men and women have laid down their lives for our freedom and one man is on a mission to see that their sacrifice is never forgotten.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
It used to be that parents worried more about their kids when they were away from home, rather than when they all alone in their rooms.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
The U.S. military launched a new joint offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan after it was announced a solider went missing on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Christian aid worker Chris Leggett is being remembered as a man who deeply loved the people he served.
Monday, June 29, 2009
The president of Honduras has been ousted and forced from the country by his own military.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
On Wednesday Obama issued a presidential memorandum extending government benefits to partners of gay federal employees.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
A new problem on America's highways is called DWT or Driving While Texting.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
The battle over abortion has been going on for more than 35 years. Now there's a new weapon in the pro-life movement to save the lives of the unborn
Friday, May 29, 2009
A California school district has voted to mandate a new curriculum that requires children as young as five years of age be taught about gay and lesbian couples.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The summer TV season is beginning and once again we're reminded that too much TV isn't good for kids.
Monday, May 25, 2009
There's a new flag designed by a proud father to recognize those who have paid the ultimate price.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Capitol Hill Tuesday, where he will likely to face questions about his resistance to a Palestinian state.
Monday, May 18, 2009
The government reports four out of 10 babies born in the U.S. in 2007 were born to unwed mothers.
Friday, May 15, 2009
It's the maiden voyage for the Africa Mercy, a converted ferry that recently entered service as the world's largest privately-run hospital ship.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The government reports that 40 percent of the babies born in the U.S. in 2007 were born to unwed mothers.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A group of 31 parents claim the woman shared her personal views of homosexuality with students without their knowledge.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Many people have lots of questions about how to find a job. Career Counselor Dr. Susan K. Thompson says a general life assesment is a good place to start.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
With home foreclosures at a record high and more lay-offs announced almost daily, Americans are looking for help. Many see the country's financial crisis as the perfect time to teach people financial lessons -- God's way.