January 2008 Headlines

Army Suicide Highest in More Than 25 Years

Suicide in the army is at its highest level in more than 25 years.

Winter Storm Blankets America

A windy storm that began with heavy snow pummeling mountain areas from Washington state to northern Arizona, ended up tipping tractor-trailers, disrupting flights, and toppling trees and power lines across a wide swath of the nation.

Hindu Delivers Prayers in CO State Senate

A Hindu has delivered the morning prayer in Colorado's state Senate for the first time in the chamber's history.

Storms Converge to Pack Powerful Punch

A powerful weather system raced across the nation Tuesday. It offered residents everything weather-related, including heavy snow, numbing cold temps, thunderstorms as well as possible tornadoes.  Click on the video player to see how traffic handled the snow through Washington State's Snoqualmie Pass.

Evangelist to Celebrate 111th Birthday

A retired evangelist turns 111 tomorrow in Zeeland, Mich.

CA Threatened with More Flooding

So much for the saying, "It never rains in southern California." Residents there are trying to dry out from a deluge of rain and snow over the past few days. And that's causing concern about mudslides.

Huckabee Campaigns in Florida Grassroots

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is making the rounds among the grassroots of Florida. Today he visited citris growers in Lake Whales and attended a pig festival in Lakeland. Sources in Huckabee's Florida campaign says there's a huge grassroots effort to get out the vote for Huckabee.

Radio Host Shares Gospel after Son's Death

While Christian radio personality Rick Burgess was speaking at a Christian conference on January 19, he received "the most horrible news a father could ever receive."

ESPN Suspends Anchor for Profaning Jesus

CBNNews.com - Prominent Christian groups are dissatisfied with the disciplinary action ESPN took against anchorwoman Dana Jacobson for cursing the name of Jesus while addressing the crowd at a January 11 event paying tribute to ESPN Radio personalities in Atlantic City, N.J.

Iowa Legislature Opens with Muslim Prayer

When the Iowa legislature convened last week, many became outraged over the session's opening prayer given by a Muslim imam.

Kansas Residents Take on Weight Loss

In Sterling, Kansas residents have shed more than 600 pounds in the name of fitness.

Church Advertises With Unusual Billboards

A sexual-themed billboard in Jacksonville, Fla., has some drivers doing double-takes.

Economy Keeping Financial Ministries Busy

Economic uncertainty has put many Christian financial ministries on overdrive. One of the biggest--Crown Financial--says inquiries are up 75 percent.

Report: Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs

Prescription drug abuse is a fast-growing problem among America's youth.

The Abortion Debate: Who'll Have Final Say?

Abortion rates are at their lowest level in 30 years, but a new survey says the use of the abortion pill RU-486 is on the rise. The study is sure to displease many Evangelicals who, research suggests, see abortion as a serious moral issue in America.

U.S. Consulate Delays Birth Registrations

CBNNews.com - JERUSALEM, Israel - The U.S. Consulate in Israel has made it more difficult for American immigrants to register the birth of their children and obtain a passport from the U.S. State Department.

U.S. Consulate Delays Birth Registrations

CBNNews.com - JERUSALEM, Israel - The U.S. Consulate in Israel has made it more difficult for American immigrants to register the birth of their children and obtain a passport from the U.S. State Department.

U.S. Good, Al Qaeda Bad

Here's a news item you won't find in the Mainstream media: American forces' stunning progress in Iraq is continuing, and the momentum can be seen in that the Iraqis themselves are responsible for the tips that lead to these successes.

Unlikely Stowaway Makes It Home Safe

A precious, cuddly little kitty sneaked into its owner's suitcase as he left for a business trip.

More Tests Needed in Ledger's Death

An autopsy on Heath Ledger was inclusive, and more tests are needed, the medical examiner's office said Wednesday.

March for Life Attracts Pro-Life Activists

Thirty-five years ago today, the Supreme Court legalized abortion with the Roe vs. Wade ruling.

WWII Vet Receives Special Gift

After over 60 years, a World War II vet has received a priceless piece of his history from a generous stranger.

Too Far? State Considers Ban on Smoking

Lawmakers in Washington state are considering a smoking ban that some say may be going too far.

Haredi Jews Beat Up U.S. Immigrant

CBNNews.com - JERUSALEM, Israel - An American immigrant was beaten by a gang of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews in Beit Shemesh, a city about halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Young People Less Supportive of Abortion

New data shows young people are less supportive of abortion rights than the middle-aged. This news comes alongside a report that the number of abortions has dropped.

Husband Searches Sewer for Wife's Ring

It's the nightmare story of a lost wedding ring and a husband with a plan.

Southeast Thaws After Weekend Freeze

Parts of the Southeast are beginning to thaw out today after this weekend's deep freeze.

MLK: An Extraordinary Life

Today, the United States celebrates the greatest leader of the civil rights movement: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Super Faith Taking Packers to Super Bowl?

Some Cheeseheads might say that the Green Bay Packers' road to this year's Super Bowl is nothing short of miraculous.

ADF to Pastors: Don't Fear Politics in Pulpit

It seems to happen in nearly every church right around election time: pastors and churches tip-toe around talking about politics and social issues that concern Christians, but then retreat in fear of the IRS.

Thousands Journey to be Part of History

GREENSBORO, NC -- By plane, train and automobile -- people from far and near traveled to Washington, D.C. today to be a part of history.

War on Terror or War on Thought?

CBNNews.com - Most are aware of the global war on terror, but few are conscious of the war on thought.

The Village that Loved Jesus

Indonesia's tropical paradise, Bali, is recovering from the stigma brought on by the 2002 and 2005 terrorist bombings.

Front Brings Arctic Chill to U.S.

An arctic cold front is moving into the U.S., causing some areas to see wind chills drop to 40 below zero this weekend.

Former Gov. Pushes 'Right to Die'

Washington State is on what he's calling his "final campaign."  Former Governor Booth Gardner is pushing for a law that would allow terminally-ill patients to end their lives by physician-assisted suicide.

Mixed News on Housing Front

Construction of new homes fell in 2007, while mortgage applications have gone up.

Has a Sex-Obsessed Culture Hurt Girls?

With access to more information on sex than ever before, young girls are being pressured to give in to sex on a daily basis by everyone from their peers to the media.

Abortion Levels Drop in U.S.

The number of abortions in the United States has dropped to its lowest level in 30 years.

911 Calls of Zoo Tiger Attack Revealed

Authorities have released the 911 calls from the recent tiger attack in San Francisco.

Inflation Rate Highest in 17 Years

Higher costs for energy and food last year pushed inflation up by the largest amount in 17 years. The industrial output was flat in December, which is more evidence of a significant slowdown in the economy.

Have You Been Targeted in an 'FBI' Scam?

CBNNews.com - Are you, your money or your information wanted by the FBI?

The Media's 'Most Notable Quotables of 2008'

CBNNews.com - With some of the top stories of the year came some of the worst reporting.