Paul Strand
As senior correspondent in CBN's Washington bureau, Paul Strand has covered a variety of political and social issues, with an emphasis on defense, justice, and Congress.
Strand began his tenure at CBN News in 1985 as an evening assignment editor in Washington, D.C. After a year, he worked with CBN Radio News for three years, returning to the television newsroom to accept a position as editor in 1990. After five years in Virginia Beach, Strand moved back to the nation's capital, where he has been a correspondent since 1995.
Before joining CBN News, Strand served as the newspaper editor for Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, New York. After five years there, he returned to Oregon, his home state, to serve as a news producer at KEZI in Eugene for over three years. He then moved to KPTV in Portland, where he worked as an assignment editor.
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York, Strand then earned a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Oregon.
Strand and his wife have two children.
My Stories
Monday, February 06, 2012
A recent report lists a hundred wasteful government spending examples from just last year, growing proof of Washington's outrageous culture of spending.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Female leaders in the pro-life movement insist a majority of American women are pro-life and it is they who lead the fight against abortion.
Monday, January 23, 2012
March for Life participants wanted to send a message that abortion shouldn't be viewed as an option or a freedom but as something that makes women victims.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords intends to resign this week to concentrate on recovering from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt a little more than a year ago.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Occupy Wall Street protesters took their efforts to Capitol Hill Tuesday, calling attention to what they say is an influence of corporate money in politics.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Should the federal government be allowed to regulate what broadcasters put on the air during times when children are often watching television?
Monday, January 09, 2012
The Sacketts bought land in Priest Lake, Idaho, to build their dream home. But the EPA says the property is part of protected wetlands. Now the couple is getting their day in court.
Friday, January 06, 2012
Although the Iowa caucuses are quickly becoming a distant memory, voter patterns from the contest teach a lesson about the battle for the Republican nomination.
Monday, January 02, 2012
Fears of economic Armageddon plagued much of 2011. Mindful of current global unrest, some experts say America's financial future is up in the air.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
One Idaho couple's battle with the Environmental Protection Agency has finally made it to the Supreme Court -- and now their case has national implications.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The critical infrastructure that keeps this country running is surprisingly, and some would even say shockingly, vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
An increasing number of babies in the U.S. are being aborted because of their gender or race, which has led to a new move in Washington to ban the practice.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
A Christian group gets permits to do Nativity scenes in prominent places across America, and asks Christians to do it wherever they live.
Monday, November 28, 2011
All eyes are on Europe's financial problems, but with America's federal debt growing so large, so fast -- the U.S. could soon be in its own disaster.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
In Congress, the federal law defending traditional marriage could soon be wiped out. But supporters say it has always been crucial for a society's survival.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
The Supreme Court dived into the question of whether police should be able to use the latest high-tech equipment unfettered when it comes to tracking suspects.
Monday, November 07, 2011
A 9-year-old boy's desire to have the word 'Israel' on his passport has dragged all three branches of the government into a legal fight before the Supreme Court.
Friday, November 04, 2011
The debate is heating up between space scientists and political analysts over whether funding should be cut for space exploration.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
A group of raw milk advocates served raw milk and cookies outside the FDA in a challenge to the agency's ban on selling unpasteurized milk across state lines.
Monday, October 31, 2011
As the world marked the birth of its seventh billionth person Monday, groups debated whether we're facing a global population problem.
Friday, October 28, 2011
It's called "net neutrality," and its supporters say the government needs to make sure Internet companies don't interfere in Web traffic.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The short pro-life documentary "180" is gaining national attention with its message that compares abortion to Hitler and the Holocaust.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
GOP Candidate Herman Cain and his revolutionary 999 proposal have begun taking fire from both left and right for days now.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tax experts say the federal tax system is already sharply skewed toward the wealthy paying more and they have the statistics to prove it.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Pro-life groups did something this week never done on Capitol Hill before: They let the unborn speak for themselves.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
"Occupy Wall Street" protesters insist they represent the 99 percent of Americans who aren't wealthy. But fringe elements within the group abound.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Producers of the film '58' hope to end the world's worst poverty by the year 2035 -- with the help of the church.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The producer of the pro-life movie "Bella" is now throwing his weight behind a movement to promote films Christians and other pro-family types can fully embrace.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a key religious rights case questioning whether those who work for religious organizations can sue for job discrimination.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Some politicians claim the country has an unfair advantage against the United States in international trade.
Monday, October 03, 2011
The Supreme Court is expected to look at a number of key cases covering issues like health care, church authority, privacy rights and immigration.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Family Research Council president Tony Perkins is attuned to what millions of social conservatives want in a presidential candidate.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
A new study released Thursday revealed that Christians are one of the few groups being censored online.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
People of faith are still in danger in many parts of the world and on Tuesday that message was echoed by the U.S. Department of State.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
In the midst of this hurricane season, safe building advocates say greening could save your home.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
The move toward a greener lifestyle can be an expensive transition. But one Montana couple has proved you can live very green and actually save money.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
You hardly ever hear about them but they're one of the most powerful groups in Washington, D.C. And they're costing the economy nearly $2 trillion a year.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Two of the Tea Party's favorite politicians are black men, Allen West and Herman Cain. And some say that's proof the claims of Tea Party racism are false.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Hurricane Irene's heavy rains have officials worried about rising floodwaters that could last for days.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sept. 11 turned much of the West into a high surveillance society. And hi-tech devices could soon enable the government to track our lives more than we’d like.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
With the debt ceiling crisis behind them, lawmakers in Washington are now looking at new problems in the U.S. economy. The picture isn't pretty.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Americans are increasingly starting to see these massive mammals as a wonder to treasure, not a danger to exile to the farthest wilderness.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Some are trying to overturn DOMA, the federal law defining marriage as between a man and woman. The Senate heard heated testimony on what that could mean.
Friday, July 15, 2011
It is estimated only 25 percent of baby boomers will be able to afford retirement. One financial advisor is trying to make sure many couples don't share that fate.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
A short film that documents the near-genocide of Iraq's ancient Assyrian Christian civilization had a high-profile showing on Capitol Hill.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
But the Virginia Attorney General warns, "You never want to lead anyone to possibly believe that you on behalf of your church are endorsing a candidate."
Monday, June 20, 2011
Many minorities are standing up for the Tea Party, saying there's no proof.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
With mobile and Web technology continuing to develop, the airspace or "spectrum" once used primarily by television stations to transmit content is getting crowded.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
For those underage, sexting can carry a felony charge because it is considered child pornography. But some states are now trying to change that.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Conservative and urban church leaders have come together to form the International Communion of Evangelical Churches.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Education costs are soaring while education budgets face severe cutbacks, It's the kind of crisis that has one Mass. superintendent fighting back -- with his bike.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
The recent spike in flooding and tornadoes has many wondering what's going on. Does all the extreme weather tell us something about our world?
Friday, May 27, 2011
With the challenges school Bible clubs face these days, how does one share Jesus with the next generation? Redbank Valley High School may have the answer.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Financial advisor Dan Busby often hears from church leaders who worry if they speak out on a political issue or candidate, the IRS will yank their tax exempt status.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
As a child, Douglass saw his missionary parents gunned down before his eyes. His new film shows how an encounter with one of the killers helped him forgive.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The words used to label places in the park often reveal its fascinating and sometimes humorous history.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
People from all around the nation gathered on their knees in a congressional conference room Thursday, asking for God's mercy and blessing for America.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
With more than 60 percent of Americans saying they don't want their taxes used for abortions, the U.S. House voted Wednesday to permanently ban that funding.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
This week marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Mass production of the book more than 400 years ago changed the lives of many people.
Friday, April 29, 2011
As global persecution of Christians rises, a U.S. commission is urging the Obama administration to act against countries that persecute religious minorities.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Good is what Anthony Kearns, a founding member of The Irish Tenors, chooses to do. He chooses charity events where his singing can do the most good.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Washington has often dashed the hopes of pro-life forces, killing most attempts to restrict abortion. At the state level, however, it's a different story.
Friday, April 15, 2011
An "open mic" incident with President Obama revealed the intensity of the political debate surrounding efforts to de-fund Planned Parenthood.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tea Party and libertarian groups are waging a grassroots campaign for a new movie that aligns with many of their ideals.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Planned Parenthood gets more than $360 million a year in federal funds and many pro-life lawmakers want to cut that off. But pro-choice leaders in Congress say no way.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
A new PBS documentary argues that climate change is a real danger. But some Christians and conservatives are questioning global warming in a new 12-part DVD series.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
More than 1,500 churches around the country will be dedicating part of their services this Sunday to praying against AIDS and for efforts to wipe it out.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Today's pro-life movement is less confrontational than in years past. The new 40 Days for Life campaign involves praying outside the nation's abortion clinics.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Some argue that White House bureaucrats are using global warming fears to start regulating greenhouse gases in what they call "unconstitutional power grab."
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tea Partiers are urging GOP lawmakers to 'stop messing around' and reach an agreement on how to tackle America's spending issues.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
David Schwimmer, former star of the 1990s television sitcom "Friends," has just finished directing a film on the sobering topic of Internet predators.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Some Christians are getting organized in order to fight back against a sex-saturated culture.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Liberal Maryland turned out to be socially conservative when it comes to recognizing what constitutes marriage in the eyes of the state.
Friday, March 11, 2011
At least five people were swept out to sea as they stood on the shore to watch tsunami waves approaching the West Coast.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
The crux of the matter is the two sides are far apart -- and they need to cut a deal by next Friday to prevent a government shutdown.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
GOP Rep. Peter King said he's received death threats as he prepares to lead the first-ever hearing on the threat of homegrown terrorism in the U.S.
Friday, March 04, 2011
So many Brazilians have already been born-again that they've influenced all areas of life, even helped lower the divorce and alcoholism rates.
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Maryland's Senate has already approved, and Gov. Martin O'Malley said he will sign the new gay marriage law. However, voters may repeal that law.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Lawmakers recently allowed Maryland citizens to make their opinions known about gay marriage possibly coming to their state.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Justice Department won't continue to defend the Defense of Marriage Act that defined marriage federally as the union between one man and one woman.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Some crusaders say they will continue to fight to keep Maryland from becoming the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Monday, February 21, 2011
In her new children's book, Jane Hampton Cook ties the evolution of image-capturing to how Americans have come to view their presidents.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
One of the main reasons for Japan's decline is that the country is no longer growing -- its population is shrinking.
Monday, February 14, 2011
If politicians want to get really serious about cuts, federal spending experts like Seton Motley and Chris Edwards, have two separate plans already laid out.
Monday, February 14, 2011
A coalition of pro-life organizations are holding vigils outside abortion clinics across the nation on Monday for victims of sex trafficking.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Lawmakers in Congress are now moving to strip Planned Parenthood of the millions of dollars it receives in government funding each year.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Republicans have made pro-life issues a top priority now that they are in charge of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
In his new novel, St. Peter's Bones, Middle East expert Ken Timmerman offers a fictional account of the real horrors faced by Christians in Iraq.
Monday, February 07, 2011
Some Middle East analysts have said a nuclear-armed Iran is about to become a reality. A new film shows why that may be the world's worst nightmare.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Maryland is sometimes called "the bluest of blue states." Social conservatives think enough Marylanders will toss out gay marriage if their lawmakers legalize it.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Lawmakers in Maryland have introduced twin bills that could legalize same-sex marriage in the state -- but not without a fight.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
After 38 years of opposition against the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, the younger generation has moved in to take over the fight.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Human rights activists and lawmakers gathered at a Washington, D.C. news conference to express their outrage over China's one-child policy.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Through his death, Stoddard gave the world an example of heroism. Now his widow wants everyone to know about the man who loved his wife and his God.
Friday, January 14, 2011
It took several rounds of voting by party insiders, but Reince Priebus defeated three challengers and Michael Steele to win the job as the next RNC Chairman.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Mourners gathered Tuesday night for mass to remember the six killed in the shooting.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Congress, their staff and spouses held an 800 person conference call, Sunday, to discuss Rep. Giffords' medical condition and their own security.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
The man accused of shooting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and 19 others faces the chance of the federal death penalty.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Swept into office with the huge Democrat wave of 2006, party leaders have been looking at a her as a possible candidate for Sen. Jon Kyl's seat in 2012.
Friday, January 07, 2011
The persecution of hundreds of millions of Christian believers around the world is one topic the American public doesn't hear much about.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Republicans said they're ready to do what voters screamed for on Election Day -- and that's to stop the spending.
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Steele's tenure as RNC chairman has been marked by gaffes, scandals, and controversy. He now faces four serious challengers for his job.
Friday, December 31, 2010
With an attempted terrorist attack in May, thousands of police will be deployed tonight to watch over the millions of people ringing in the New Year in Time Square.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
The massive snow storm has also taken a toll on many American travelers in the form of lost days and much frustration.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
One entrepreneur and Texas town have broken ground on a new renewable energy project in the Lone Star State.
Monday, December 27, 2010
President Barack Obama is reportedly so pleased with his White House Cabinet, that he's not planning any big changes there.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
A border agent's family contends if the U.S. government were doing all it could to control the border, he wouldn't have been killed.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
The lame-duck session of Congress is over. Lawmakers and President Barack Obama have wrapped up a huge amount of legislation in the last action-packed month.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said much of the terror threat within the U.S. this holiday season is coming from its citizens.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Federal and state emergency planners have been studying what a really big quake would do to their ability to respond. The two-year study has painted a frightening scenario.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Religious differences often lead to war, terror attacks, and persecution, but Americans seem to be remarkably tolerant of each others' religions.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Some conservative leaders say billions of dollars can be saved getting smart on crime rather than just tough on crime.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
A group of Christians marched on Capital Hill Tuesday, calling on the Senate to pass the controversial DREAM Act.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
President Obama is giving congressional Democrats a stark warning: Accept the tax compromise forged with the GOP or risk a double-dip recession.
Friday, December 03, 2010
Democrat and Republican lawmakers are still arguing over whether or not to extend the Bush tax cuts for everyone.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Texas's governor believes what ails America isn't the fault of its citizens, but government. In his new book, he lays out solutions to get the U.S. back on track.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Lawyers for the Somali-born man accused of plotting to bomb an Oregon Christmas tree lighting ceremony said he had been set up by the FBI.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Most U.S. troops feel lifting the military's ban on homosexuals will have little negative impact on morale and national security, according to a new Pentagon study.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The National Opt-Out Day protests that threatened to boycott invasive screening procedures at airports has done little to slow down security lines at the nation's airports.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Christians and Jews joined officials in Baltimore on Monday to commemorate National Bible Week, an annual event sponsored by the National Bible Association.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Scholars met in Washington to discuss the impact religion made on midterm elections, and how it could impact the 2012 presidential race.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Senate Democrats are pushing for an extended debate with the GOP on a defense bill that includes a repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
America is once again shining a harsh light on regimes that persecute religious believers in its annual Report on International Religious Freedom.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
A growing minority of air travelers have become more outraged and outspoken at what they consider to be a serious invasion of their privacy.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Google Maps has set off a land invasion -- at least according to Costa Rican leaders who accuse Nicaragua of illegally charging into a disputed chunk of land both countries claim.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
The American Humanist Association has launched its largest atheist ad campaign ever -- with a message that directly attacks the Bible.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Iowa voters directed their anger on Tuesday against three state Supreme Court justices who were part of the decision to make gay marriage legal in the Hawkeye State.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether a tax credit program in Arizona that often provides scholarships for students to attend Christian schools can continue.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
It was a huge win for Republicans Tuesday as they captured more House seats than either party has in 70-plus years.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
The Tea Party has made a significant impact on this year's election. Who should get the credit for the movement's successes?
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Recent polls indicate a dissatisfied electorate could toss out the Democratic majority in the House and possibly the Senate.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Democrats are doing everything in their power to prevent a Republican sweep in Tuesday's midterm elections. But the polling numbers aren't in their favor.
Friday, October 29, 2010
The Sunshine State is seen by many political analysts as becoming more important in national politics.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Self-proclaimed "skeptical environmentalist" Bjorn Lomborg says there's way too much panic over global warming.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Election Day is just one week from Tuesday and across the country tempers are flaring, voices are rising and charges are flying.
Monday, October 25, 2010
A previously unknown Tea Party favorite is giving the state's chief financial officer a real run for the top spot.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Gov. Charlie Crist's fight for survival doesn't sit well with many Democrats who wanted Kendrick Meek to go one-on-one with the staunchly conservative Marco Rubio.
Friday, October 15, 2010
There seems to be no end in sight for huge federal deficits and it has become a major election year issue.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Officials in 50 states and the District of Columbia have launched a joint investigation into mortgage companies accused of mishandling foreclosure documents.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
A new study shows the strong relationships between Tea Party members and Christian conservatives.
Monday, October 04, 2010
Economists say muni-bond investors have to worry if governments will be able to pay them back.
Friday, October 01, 2010
Mobile, Ala., has witnessed documented healings taking place in its convention center. For one well-known pastor, the revival is an exciting re-run.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
There's a movement organized to take away the right of electing judges from the voting public.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Author and speaker Dr. R.C. Sproul Jr. told CBN News that believers need both sound thinking and courage to successfully confront a hostile culture.
Monday, September 13, 2010
As sad as this statistic may be, the media is now the leading sex educator in America today. Can the media be more responsible?
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Major religious groups across America have condemned Pastor Terry Jones' plans to hold "International Burn a Koran Day" this Saturday.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
The midterm elections are just eight weeks away and the latest polls do not paint a pretty political picture for Democrats.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Obama's $200 billion tax cut would allow businesses to write off new investments in plants and equipment from now to the end of next year.
Monday, September 06, 2010
President Barack Obama plans to ask Congress to increase and permanently extend research tax credits for businesses.
Friday, September 03, 2010
The unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as more people were looking for work.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Mideast peace talks organized by the White House have wrapped up in Washington, D.C. Everyone attending agreed on only one thing -- to meet again in two weeks.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
President Obama says now that the war in Iraq is winding down, Americans must take on the problems of unemployment and a sagging economy in the U.S.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
President Barack Obama will address the nation Tuesday night to announce the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Hundreds of thousands of Americans came together in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this weekend for Fox News talk show host Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Some religious organizations have also expressed their opinions on the stem cell controversy that erupted this week.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The large boulders of ice that gave Glacier National Park its name are slowly melting away.
Monday, August 23, 2010
The debate over the proposed Muslim mosque near Ground Zero spilled into the streets of New York City Sunday.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
The pro-life Susan B. Anthony List is taking its fight against government-funded abortions on the road.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Groups from both left and right stood united on Capitol Hill over the rampant rate of rape in prison. Regardless of political persuasion, all agree the statistics are shocking.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
The president hailed the new financial overhaul as the solution to the nation's economic woes. But some business leaders and lawmakers have said it's the problem.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Texas' Gov. Rick Perry contends that states have the constitutional right to pass their own laws.
Friday, July 02, 2010
Some say the Fourth of July holiday is an excellent time to remember the faith that made Americans free.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Sources are reporting that Obama will relieve Afghanistan war Gen. Stanley McChrystal of command over critical remarks made in a magazine.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Several scientists are saying it takes more faith to believe in evolution than it does to believe in a creator. New discoveries are showing more evidence for intelligence behind all life.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Many are used to seeing abortion or gay marriage as moral issues - but not economics. Economic expert Arthur C. Brooks says it's time to change that.
Friday, June 04, 2010
A wave of census hiring lifted payrolls by 431,000 in May, but job creation by private companies grew at the slowest pace since the start of the year.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
In New York City, a number of pro-Israeli Jews gathered to show their support for Israel after Monday's bloody flotilla incident.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
A California church has taken prayer for the sick to a whole new level.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The president will send 1,200 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, as he faces pressure to deal with drug and violence issues there.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The Supreme Court in the last few decades has given us the right to abortion, the right to gay sex, and the wall of separation between church and state.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Should Kagan be confirmed, the court will have three female justices, the largest number of women to sit on the bench during the court's history.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Dozens of volunteers are building thousands of new houses for Haitians left homeless by January's massive earthquake.
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Supreme Court is considering whether a Christian university club must follow its school's non-discrimination policy.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, the court's oldest member and leader of its liberal bloc, is retiring. President Barack Obama now has his second high court opening to fill.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Rep. Bart Stupak D-Mich., under fire from pro-lifers for his vote on health care reform, announced Friday that he'll retire instead of seeking a tenth term.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
New technology could make a big difference in how long shoppers stand in line at the grocery store.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
President Barack Obama hosted an Easter prayer breakfast at the White House on Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he will allow oil drilling 50 miles off Virginia's shoreline.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Authorities say "Hutaree" members were conspiring to kill a law enforcement officer and then kill other officers at his funeral.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The consensus among pro-life leaders appears to be "down, but not out" and they're ready to fight harder than ever against the health care law.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Immigration is expected to be the next hot topic after health care in Washington.
Friday, March 19, 2010
A group of scholars, social scientists, and psychologists are sounding alarm bells that pornography is much more harmful to society than most people think.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
As the maneuvering goes on inside the U.S. Capitol to pass health care reform, protestors are raising their voices even more.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Hundreds of citizen-opponents of the health care bill gathered on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, as the legislation faces a make or break vote in the House.
Friday, March 12, 2010
A campus group called Students for Life is working hard to make sure abortion funding doesn't get a major boost from health care reform.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Health experts warn that kids are abusing inhalants far more than any other kind of illegal substance.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Retiring Democratic Congressman Eric Mass from New York is taking aim at the Obama administration -- and the health care debate is part of the fire storm.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
The Democrats have just a week to pass health care reform. That's the deadline President Obama has given to Congress. Republicans say the bill is just too expensive.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Authorities are investigating what may have triggered Thursday night's deadly shooting incident at the Pentagon, including the gunman's past ties.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
A scientist says sleeping around now could ruin your chances of having a happy, fulfilling marriage later. And he's got the research to prove it.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Dozens of homosexual couples showed up at the D.C. Superior Court for the first day they could legally fill out marriage applications to wed each other.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
The president is proposing yet another version of health care reform. Democrats say it's an attempt to incorporate Republican ideas, but the GOP disagrees.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
The case could decide whether cities and states have the right to tell private citizens whether or not they can own a gun.
Monday, March 01, 2010
The Obama administration is calling for the Senate to bypass a Republican filibuster to push through its health care overhaul.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
After a harrowing day of testimony, Toyota is facing more criticism on Capitol Hill Wednesday over its handling of its safety problems.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Twenty dollars for a deck of cards might seem a bit pricey. But what if -- what you did with that deck could change the destiny of your nation?
Friday, February 19, 2010
Some attendees at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference were saying it's time for the states to take power back from the federal government.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Record snowfall has people once again debating a hot topic -- global warming.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Many Americans believe that a 50 percent divorce rate is inevitable. But some communities have found ways to nearly "divorce-proof" the marriages in their area.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Another massive winter storm is expected to drop more snow and ice on an already frozen Mid-Atlantic region.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Weather warnings stretch across a dozen states this weekend and the nation's capitol is expected to take the hardest hit.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Sparks flew on Capitol Hill Tuesday as the nation's top military officer called on Congress to end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Winter once again walloped a huge portion of the country stretching from Oklahoma up to the Northeast with heavy snow and ice.
Friday, January 29, 2010
The constant overspending by the U.S. government has become one of the biggest concerns for American voters.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Texting is a major form of communication today and as a result, the government is sending a strong message about cell phone usage behind the wheel.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
A little boy in Great Britain has shown that anyone can rise up and do something meaningful in the face of disaster.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Obama critics are upset over a new executive order that grants certain immunities to the International Criminal Police Commission, or Interpol.
Friday, January 15, 2010
The attorneys say the proposed reform is clearly unconstitutional, especially the absolute mandate that everyone in America must buy health insurance.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Haiti now fears that victims might die for lack of help in a country so poor it had a rough time keeping its citizens alive in the best of times.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The National Marriage Summit wrapped up Tuesday on Capitol Hill and featured strategies for battles over same-sex marriage.
Monday, January 11, 2010
The 2009 economy caused a massive ripple effect for Detroit, but automakers are hoping to turn things around.
Friday, January 08, 2010
More than 8 million jobs have now been lost in the recession alone, but the pinch isn't hurting jobs in the federal government.
Friday, January 01, 2010
The president began the New Year under fire for the intelligence community's failure to stop the man suspected of trying to blow up an airliner.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Washington State lawmakers are eyeing an 8 percent tax on candy as a way to raise revenue for the cash-strapped state.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Even though a Detroit, Mich. church had a hole in its roof for about a year, it didn't stop its congregation from ministering to those in need.
Monday, December 21, 2009
God's presence has been falling upon special services at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. Now the question remains: Could this be the next Great Awakening?
Monday, December 21, 2009
Airports across the country are scrambling to get people home for the Christmas holiday after a weekend of record snow on the East Coast.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
The International House of Prayer has become a place where worshippers lift non-stop praise and prayer up to God.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The Washington, D.C. City Council is expected to vote on a measure legalizing gay marriage Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Many suspect big business is often led by corporate fat cats only seeking to line their own pockets with billions. Author Michael Medved says those theories are wrong.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional ban Sunday on the iconic towers on mosques called minarets.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
In a world where so many Americans are short of cash, it's causing shortages for the charities as well.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
New polls suggest an economy in the doldrums and an unpopular healthcare overhaul could prove troublesome for the Democrats next year.
Monday, November 23, 2009
You've heard the story of the Pilgrims. But what you may not know is just how many miracles led to that first Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 23, 2009
President Barack Obama met again with his war council, Monday, as a decision on the situation in Afghanistan nears.
Friday, November 20, 2009
When is it appropriate for Christians to practice civil disobedience? The topic is addressed in a document signed by more than 125 Christian leaders.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The groups Faith and Action and the Christian Defense Coalition are asking Americans to set up Nativity scenes at their own homes.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
A White House Web site keeping track of jobs saved or created by the economic stimulus package has made significant errors.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Religious and legal leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest, Monday, fearing the legislation will restrict what can be preached from the pulpit.
Friday, November 13, 2009
President Obama says he'll make a decision on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan when he returns from weeklong trip to East Asia.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ida's been doling out much misery as it slowly churns its way up the mid-Atlantic coast.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Some human rights activists are asking President Obama to address the 400 million Chinese children who've died as a result of the nation's one-child policy.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
As the rain fell at Arlington National Cemetery, Wednesday, President Barack Obama followed in the footsteps of presidents past by honoring fallen U.S. heroes.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Democrats say they're not worried about losing two elections Tuesday. Instead, they're pressing ahead with plans for a trillion dollar health care bill.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Republicans completed their sweep of the governors races with a win in New Jersey -- but they lost a controversial New York congressional election.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Voters in Maine have the potential to dramatically impact the nationwide campaign for homosexual marriage as they head to the polls Tuesday.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Environmental superstar Josh Dorfman says you don't have to work really hard or deprive yourself to live green.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
President Barack Obama will order pay cuts for top executives of companies that received government bailout loans.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
New numbers released Tuesday show home construction is on the rise, yet applications for building permits continue to decline.
Monday, October 12, 2009
For the last two years in the Pacific Northwest, Christians have been doing something so huge and striking, they have been earning the church a second look -- and gaining it some respect and admiration.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Health insurers charge that the legislation would shift costs to privately insured people, raising the price of a typical policy by hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars every year.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard the case of an eight-foot wooden cross erected decades ago to honor military veterans. The court's ruling could affect religious displays nationwide.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
A case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday could impact the display of religious symbols on government property.
Monday, October 05, 2009
The first batches of the H1N1 flu vaccine have finally arrived, and none too soon, because the virus is currently affecting people in all 50 states.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Two violent earthquakes in Indonesia have left hundreds, possibly thousands of people dead.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thousands gathered at the Capitol, Wednesday, for the largest ever Washington, D.C., rally regarding school choice.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Athletes trying to avoid steroids could end up taking them anyway because of shady moves by drug makers, according to recent arguments before the Senate.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
After eight years of war, many NATO nations are facing the same choice as America: commit more troops in Afghanistan or start to unwind their involvement there.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Whether more troops are taken out or placed in Afghanistan, increasing critics now say the war on terror is unwinnable.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Houston pastors were anticipating great results from a prayer effort held over the weekend.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The American Indian Public Charter School had some of the worst grades in Oakland. Years later, parents are clamoring to get their kids in there.
Monday, September 21, 2009
An Arizona couple says they will sue Wal-Mart and the state over allegations of sexual abuse surrounding what they say were innocent photos of their daughters.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Organizers say religious conservatives showed up in record numbers at the Values Voters Summit in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Some say when it comes to protesting President Barack Obama, America is showing its racist side.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
An Oregon author says a family stay-cation doesn't have to be cheap. You need just two ingredients -- simplicity and fun.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Parents are worried about what the proposed changes in the health care plan could mean for their children.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, made it official that he's moving ahead without Republican support.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
On Saturday, the Tea Party movement ended its latest big act: the Tea Party Express, a coast-to-coast series of rallies to protest where government's taking the country.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Imagine someone taxing you every time you drove a mile. Oregon wants to do it. And there's a good chance a tax could soon be imposed on every U.S. driver.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Some privacy advocates are alarmed about a Senate bill that appears to give the president emergency control of the Internet in a cyber-security emergency.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Pro-life leaders have been sounding the alarm: taxes will pay for abortions under a health care overhaul.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
As President Barack Obama tries to rally Congress to reform health care, there's real doubt a big overhaul can even pass. Both Democrats and Republicans agree.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Parents are upset over Obama's decision to end D.C.'s school voucher program-- a decision opponents claim has endangered the education of hundreds of students.
Friday, September 04, 2009
Because of their crowded conditions, schools are an excellent breeding ground for the H1N1 virus. And that has many parents wondering just how scared they should be as their kids head back to school.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
A coalition for marriage will file a ballot initiative Tuesday to preserve traditional marriage in Washington, D.C.
Monday, August 31, 2009
The massive wildfire moving quickly through Angeles National Forest in California doubled in size overnight and threatened 12,000 homes Monday.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard is now back with her family. But joy has turned to horror as more details about her ordeal are coming to light.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Yellowstone is actually the world's largest mega-volcano measuring at 53 miles across, and it has produced the planet's most monstrous eruptions.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Shouts, catcalls and at least one eviction were among the highlights of a packed town hall meeting in Reston, Va., Tuesday night.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
A special White House panel is warning the country to prepare for a swine flu outbreak. The government is working on a vaccine, but it may not be ready in time.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Some say a booklet distributed by the Veterans' Administration steers vets to consider their life not worth living.
Monday, August 24, 2009
President Barack Obama may be vacationing on Martha's Vineyard, but back here in Washington the controversy over health care reform goes on.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Complaints from Volkswagen and Audi drivers of a horrifying experience being described as "the flash of death" has led to a major recall.
Friday, August 07, 2009
There is a family of four in a quiet Kentucky town trying to prove with their own lives that everyone can go green and in the process, save families many thousands of dollars.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Some say it could be called the saga of the policeman, the professor and the president. The White House 'Beer Summit' offers a teaching moment on race and getting past stereotypes.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The American government is borrowing and spending so much, so fast, the federal debt level is almost unbelievable. One investment capital expert explains just how harmful trillions of dollars in debt can be.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The FBI and Homeland Security are telling law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for Americans who've trained or fought for extremists overseas
Monday, July 27, 2009
Pro-life leaders gathered outside House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office to protest the healthcare proposal making its way through Capitol Hill.
Friday, July 24, 2009
President Barack Obama is putting more than $4 billion into the hands of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to reward successful reforms and those who think outside the box.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
President Obama agreed with lawmakers' decision, Thursday, to spend more time on a plan for healthcare reform even if it means missing the August deadline.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A brand-new museum plans to take old-time religion to new scientific heights. The Creation Museum's goal is nothing less than proving that everything the Bible says about creation, the flood and the universe is literally true.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A Louisville, Ky., pastor recently invited his congregation to bring their guns to church as a celebration of freedom.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The Senate rejected an amendment, Wednesday, that would have let people carry guns across state lines as long as they had a permit from their home state.
Friday, July 17, 2009
A spending bill in Congress could allow the District of Columbia to use taxpayer funds to pay for abortions.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Market upheaval is not the only event in history that has changed the landscape on Wall Street. More than 150 years ago, one of the world's most unique revivals began. Some have called it America's last Great Awakening.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Senators who want to add gays, lesbians and transgendered people to those already covered by hate crimes laws have come up with a way to pass the bill.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Airlines now wonder if there could be problems with the metal used in older aircrafts.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Senate's leader, Harry Reid, D-Nev., is now throwing his full-hearted support behind the hate crimes act.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Leaders on Capitol Hill are drumming up more talk of a possible criminal probe into how the Bush administration handled the War on Terror.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Imagine if by throwing yourself into environmentalism, you could save tens of thousands of dollars a year and get a better relationship with God.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Despite being threatened, anti-government protesters were once again taking to the streets of Iran, Thursday.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
For many people today, it's a controversial question. But not for the nation's founders who saw the Bible as the basis for the American Revolution.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
What's disturbing many creationists is how actively Darwinists are trying to rip down those who believe in a Creator.
Monday, June 29, 2009
The Supreme Court has ruled that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions because of their race.
Friday, June 26, 2009
A fierce debate brewed in the U.S. House Friday on an energy bill aimed at battling climate change.
Friday, June 12, 2009
It appears James Von Brunn's beliefs were quite a bit more complicated -- and included hating Christianity, George W. Bush and many other conservatives.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Chicago has a new, ultra-modern looking house and it could be the greenest house in America.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
H1N1 has grown worse worldwide in recent weeks -- so much so that the World Health Organization has declared it an official pandemic.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
President Obama says the government needs to pay for new programs by cutting spending rather than going deeper into debt.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is still making waves in the Republican Party even as Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is making appearances on leading national shows.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
President Barack Obama received a standing ovation when he arrived for his speech, and another one when he completed it.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Many Senators are suggesting Sotomayor will breeze to an easy confirmation. But others say a case out of New Haven, Conn. could trip her up.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
President Obama named Sonia Sotomayor, an Hispanic, Bronx-based federal appeals judge as his pick for the Supreme Court.
Monday, May 25, 2009
In the last 10 years, 11 children died and 69 were injured by drains in pools or spas. See how you can help lower these numbers.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Some Latino leadaers are urging the President to pick an Hispanic for the nation's top court. There's never been an Hispanic justice before.
Friday, May 22, 2009
At most public schools in America, students are taught the theory of evolution. But many Christian parents are teaching their kids the biblical view of creation.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
A heated debate is rising over whether pastors should be able to endorse candidates from the pulpit.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Protestors on both sides of the gay marriage issue turned out in Manhattan, Sunday.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Obama administration wants to clamp down on the trade of those complex financial investments called derivatives.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Senate Democrats are holding a hearing Wednesday on the use of harsh interrogation techniques.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Every year, more commuters turn out on bikes than the year before. But these days, biking is not just about health or saving gas money.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Two pastors spent the day in jail after kneeling and praying outside the White House in a restricted area.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
The decision in DC could someday lead to same-sex marriage spreading nationwide.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Urban ministry's a tough battle. If folks go into it untrained, it can eat them alive.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
The Washington, D.C., Council has voted to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Some health officials are suggesting it's time to take the panic out of the pandemic.
Monday, May 04, 2009
The number of swine flu cases reported in the U.S. will suddenly rise. But, that's no reason to panic. It's just the paperwork catching up.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Add up the gross domestic product for all the world and it comes to about $50 trillion.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Lee Claypoole is the buff, 6-foot tall, 30-inch waist, 184-pound pastor of The Bridge in Lexington, Kentucky.