December 2008 Headlines
CBNNews.com - It may be the last day of 2008, but it's not too late to save money on your tax return.
CBNNews.com - Officials in New Jersey have ruled that a church group with a beach front pavillion 'discriminated' against a lesbian couple by refusing to rent out their property for a same-sex civil union ceremony.
He's been called America's most controversial talk show host.
He's considered to be America's biggest gay donor. And his out-of-the-box political strategies are reshaping public policy in the areas of marriage, family and gay rights.
Forget the billions of dollars spent on producing Hollywood films and all-star lineups.
CBNNews.com - The 2008 Christmas shopping season has been a dismal one for most retailers, with one exception.
America's newspapers have been facing tough times- even before the recession
Most Americans are spending time with friends and family this holiday season, but thousands of U.S. soldiers will spend this time of reunion away from home.
CBNNews.com. -- Three Ohio women have launched a unique campaign urging people to say "Merry Christmas" more and "Happy Holidays" less. It's their attempt to keep Christ in Christmas.
Two Christmases ago, Ashley Tartar became a frustrated shopper after retailers continually wished her "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas."
Maryland Drivers headed to work Tuesday on a suburban Washington road were soon surrounded by water after an old pipe gave way.
There are more signs that the economy is weakening. New home sales are home values are down, and companies continue to lay off workers.
We've all heard it's better to give than to receive, but this important lesson is sometimes lost today.
BEL AIR, Maryland -- Bethlehem. It's the town where Christ was born and Christianity once flourished.
The newspaper industry has taken its share of hits in these tough economic times.
FRESNO, Calif. -- Election day is over -- but the battle over gay marriage is still hot in California. On Nov. 4, voters approved the Proposition 8 marriage amendment, which defines marriage as a relationship between a man and a woman.
WASHINGTON -- The wintry weather is causing flight cancellations and delays are expected to continue through Christmas.
There are other ways you and your family can change the focus from presents to God's love this Christmas, like reaching out to our wounded veterans.
A Virginia judge has ruled 11 breakaway Episcopal churches will be allowed to keep their church buildings.
Pastor Rick Warren is defending his invitation to pray at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration in January.
As the economy weakens, more and more people are saying farewell to Fido.
A new study shows America's churches are changing.
The economic downturn means Christmas will be a little leaner for some folks.
Most Americans believe there are many paths to God and eternal salvation.
Do you know that graphic images and profanity on the Internet are just a click away for your children, even when they enter innocent search words on the popular Website YouTube?
A case challenging Illinois' rule requiring pharmacists to prescribe emergency contraceptives will get a second chance in court.
A case challenging Illinois' rule requiring pharmacists to prescribe emergency contraceptives will get a second chance in court.
Homeowners across the country are rushing to refinance their mortgages after Tuesday's Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
Paul Weyrich, the conservative activist who coined the phrase "moral majority" and served as a key leader of the religious right, died early Thursday morning at age 66.
Christmas is a time when people who don't think about God all that much the rest of the year tend to be more open to spiritual things.
The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, but for many people, this is the saddest time of the year.
The Cincinnati Zoo recently canceled a joint ticket promotion with the nearby Creation Museum in Kentucky.
Hispanic churches in the U.S. say the economic crisis has hit their members hard. Especially those who didn't read the fine print on their home loan applications.
CBNNews.com - Does today's media frequently miss or misunderstand many major news stories, because they don't take religion seriously?
The December deep freeze continued across most of the nation Tuesday.
The current drop in oil prices has been great for consumers at the pump. But ironically, it could mean higher oil prices in the years ahead.
CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve made another aggressive rate cut, Tuesday, bringing forth some of the lowest interest rates in American history.
No new signs or displays will be set up at the Washington State capitol building.
Teenagers and cell phones seem to go hand-in-hand these days, but a new survey reveals youngsters may be using their cell phone for more than just talking to or texting friends.
Today is the busiest mailing day of the year.
CBNNews.com - Alaska governor Sarah Palin's church held services Sunday in a local school despite a fire that badly burned their church building.
Jerry Boykin spent more than 36 years in the Army. Much of that time was spent in the super-secret world of special operations. But Boykin's very public profession of faith in Christ played a role in bringing his decorated career to an end.
Facing his last few weeks in the White House, President Bush is now making strides to tackle drug abuse in America.
Newsweek magazine's latest cover story has stirred strong criticism from Christians over its analysis of the Bible and the definition of marriage.
Several words associated with Christianity and British history have been removed from the latest version of a popular children's dictionary in the United Kingdom.
Even if more people plan to drive to see loved ones this season, that doesn't always mean a stress-free trip.
After more than 25 years with the National Association of Evangelicals, longtime lobbyist and spokesman Richard Cizik has resigned over comments he made about same-sex unions.
Atheists in the nation's capitol have been campaigning to get Americans to doubt God's existence this Christmas, but one Christian woman is standing up against their efforts.
The state of South Carolina has been ordered to stop making and marketing license plates with the image of a cross and the words "I Believe."
California has adopted the nation's most aggressive plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
WASHINGTON - There'll be no bailout for the Big Three from Congress. The deal died in the Senate overnight after an argument over wage cuts for autoworkers. Now Detroit is looking for help from The White House. Automakers Stunned
With recent the recent economic downturn many are searching for sound ways to manage their money - without hiding it under their beds.
A Texas congregation has proof that God answers prayer.
A heartbroken husband and father, who lost his wife, two baby girls and his mother-in-law in Monday's fighter jet crash in San Diego, is turning to God as he copes with an unimaginable tragedy.
A heartbroken husband and father, who lost his wife, two baby girls and his mother-in-law in Monday's fighter jet crash in San Diego, is turning to God as he copes with an unimaginable tragedy.
WASHINGTON - Congress and the White House have put the auto bailout plan on the fast track. But even after clearing the first hurdle in the House, the plan could hit some pot holes in the Senate.
Many know him as a martial arts master and actor. But these days, Chuck Norris is playing another role - that of political activist.
Most say Seattle is a jewel of the Pacific Northwest, boasting success stories like Microsoft and Starbucks.
Indiana pro-life groups say the state's Planned Parenthood clinics are "making a mockery of Christmas" by offering holiday gift cards for health services, including abortion.
They call him the 'Sky Angel Cowboy'. Thirteen-year-old Logan Henderson lives on a ranch located in the middle of Nebraska.
Gay rights activists encouraged homosexuals across the nation to take the day off from work Wednesday, in protest of a state constitutional amendment that ended same-sex marriage in California.
A state commission has suggested that New Jersey legislators should allow gay couples to marry.
The U.S. military says it could take several weeks to determine what caused a Marine Corps jet to crash into a San Diego neighborhood, Monday.
An Atlanta appeals court will decide Wednesday whether a Christian male fraternity must be recognized as a student organization at the University of Florida.
The U.S. military says it could take several weeks to determine what caused a Marine Corps jet to crash into a San Diego neighborhood, Monday.
After a series of court-ordered wiretaps, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on conspiracy charges related to advancing his career and finances, including a plot to sell President-elect Barack Obama's former Senate seat.
Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the shooting at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo.
WASHINGTON - It looks like a deal is in the works to rescue the auto industry and it could go to a vote as early as this week.
A debate on whether to legalize gay marriage in Iowa will head before the state's supreme court, Tuesday.
Oral arguments on whether to legalize gay marriage in Iowa were heard Tuesday before the Iowa Supreme Court.
Hundreds of people showed up at the Washington State capital building Sunday to rally against a holiday display that claims there is no God.
CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON - Congress is drafting a watered down bailout plan for the auto industry. The plan will likely give about $15 billion to the Big Three U.S. automakers. That's less than half of what automakers were asking for. But the aid comes with a few provisos. Dodd to GM CEO: Step Down
Annual Christmas tree displays at the University of North Carolina's two main libraries will not be up this year, in an effort appease those who have complained about them in the past.
With its shiny maroon color and tan leather interior, Jill Ringer called her sporty 2001 BMW convertible the most fun car she ever owned.
Just in time for Christmas, a group is rolling out a new marketing campaign: bus ads that embrace atheism during the holidays.
A new report by a bi-partisan commission says the U.S. can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or biological weapons before the year 2013.
Thanks to a worldwide economic slump, the price of a barrel of oil has plummeted to nearly $40.
RELATED STORIES: Handwritten Bible Heads to Stores Next Year 'Experience' the Bible in a New Way But some say the editorial-style photography is too racy and even offensive. The Swedish group, which isn't religious based, also says the book wasn't produced with Christianity in mind. "We have no religious agenda and support no specific faith," the Illuminated World Web site reads. "Bible Illuminated is intended to be a unique vehicle for reacquainting today's reader with one of history's most important texts." California State University, Chico student Kelly Chandler wrote an article in her school's newspaper against the book. She says the new take on the Bible --adding pictures and shortened passages--isn't needed because the Bible speaks for itself.
An Indiana abortion clinic nurse has been suspended after an undercover video showed her neglecting child abuse laws.
Christmas is right around the cornder, and if you're like most, you probably still have more gifts to buy. But some warn that the technology sometimes cheats customers.
In response to Planned Parenthood affiliates selling abortion gift certificates during the Christmas season, a pro-life group is encouraging supporters to give "gifts of life."
CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON - After getting little sympathy from senate lawmakers, executives from the Big Three auto companies will take their case to members of the House today.
CBNNews.com - NEW YORK CITY - European Union special envoy to the Middle East Tony Blair urged U.S. President-elect Barack Obama to pressure Israel for more territorial concessions.
Mega-church Pastor Rick Warren held a special forum to honor President Bush on World AIDS Day Monday, for his work in tackling the epidemic in Africa.
Every parent wants to be not just a good mom or dad - but a great one. But how do you teach your children to be responsible, confident and fulfilled members of society?
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to President-elect Barack Obama's citizenship and consequent eligibility to take the nation's highest office, Friday.
A new poll reveals that California voters economic status and religious convictions played a much larger role in their decision to support Proposition 8 than did race or age.
CBNNews.com - The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a law suit on behalf of a New Jersey inmate, claiming his rights were violated when prison officials banned him from preaching.
CBNNews.com - NEW CARROLTON, Md. - Showing that they've learned a few lessons from their first failed pitch, the CEOs from the Big Three rolled into Washington - not on their corporate jets, but in hybrid vehicles.
CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON - A report compiled by the Council on Foreign Relations and the Saban Center for Middle East Policy calls on U.S. President-elect Barack Obama to open dialogue with Iran and Hamas.
CBNNews.com - EILAT, Israel - At an upcoming conference in the southernmost Israeli resort city of Eilat, US and Israeli government representatives will announce four joint alternative energy projects.
CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON - U.S. auto executives are going back to Capitol Hill for another round of bailout talks.
CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON - Visitors to the U.S. Capitol will no longer have to be at the mercy of the elements while they wait to get into Congress.
The largest atheists and agnostics group in the U.S. has installed its own "holiday" decorations at Washington state's Capitol this year.
Conservative Episcopalian leaders unveiled the constitution of the Anglican Church in North America Wednesday, the founding document for the new church body.
The struggling economy has some consumers putting the brakes on gift giving this year. Psychologist and author Linda Mintle explains how to avoid falling into the trap of over-spending.
Former first lady Barbara Bush has been released from a Houston hospital Tuesday, one week after undergoing surgery for a perforated ulcer.
WASHINGTON - It's finally official: the United States is in a recession. The government says it will do everything they can to fight it. But some forecasters warn that this could still be the worst downturn since the early 1980s.