December 2010 Headlines

Is the Traditional Nativity Scene Accurate?

The nativity scene is viewed by many Christians as the model of Christ's birth, but is it truly an accurate depiction?

The Candy Cane: A Christmas Tradition

The red and white striped candy cane is one of the most popular symbols of the Christmas season.

Pint-Sized Sensation Honors God through Song

Despite having boundless opportunities, 8-year-old Rhema Marvanne is focused on what she wants to do -- bring others to God through her music.

Most Popular 2010 CBN News Stories

CBN News offered in-depth coverage on this year's most important stories to you, with the unique perspective our viewers have come to expect from our veteran news team.

Football Faith: Does God Care Who Wins the Game?

Author Chad Gibbs is a Christian and an Auburn Tigers fan. He says he noticed he had a hard time worshipping God on Sunday if the Tigers didn't win on Saturday.

Basketball Hoops Donations Upset Fla. Atheists

An atheist group is upset with a Florida sheriff's attempt to get tough with local inmates.

Church's 'Radical Experiment' Shakes Up Ala. City

An Alabama megachurch has attracted national attention for what it's calling "The Radical Experiment," by stirring up their city and meeting the needs of its people.

Even in NFL, Tebow Proudly Wears His Faith

Denver Bronco's quarterback Tim Tebow has always used football as a platform for ministry, and Sunday's game against the Houston Texans was no different.

No New Year's Resolution? You're Not Alone

New Year's resolutions could be slim in the United States for 2011.

Harsh Winter Weather Ringing in the New Year

The winter weather isn't letting up for much of the country as several states across the nation usher in the new year with snow, ice, and rain.

NYC Police Tightens Security for New Years Eve

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.

California Wraps Up 2010 on a Soggy Note

Southern California residents are recovering Thursday from massive mudslides caused by a second round of heavy rains and snow.

Atheists Accuse D.C. Mayor-Elect of Discrimination

An atheist group in Washington, D.C., is protesting that atheists aren't being invited to take part in a prayer service.

Florida Church Uses Biblical Mural to Inspire Youth

Keith Goodson is the artist behind a massive 12 by 36 foot oil painting inside the Champions Church sanctuary in Winter Haven, Fla.

Billy Graham Soloist Receives Grammy Award

Legendary Billy Graham crusade soloist George Beverly Shea has been selected to receive a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.

Blizzard Aftermath Continues to Disrupt Mass Transit

From airports to neighborhoods, the blizzard is the gift that just keeps giving misery.

Pilot Defends Posting Security Videos on YouTube

American Airlines pilot Chris Liu said he didn't think the airport security video he posted on YouTube would get much notice. Too his astonishment, it went viral.

Freezing Temperatures Damage $115M in Fla. Crops

This winter's freezing temperatures have damaged several citrus crops in Florida.

Maine Ski Resort Investigates Lift Failure

State inspectors have been dispatched to Maine's Sugarloaf ski resort to investigate the accident that injured nine skiers.

Wounded Soldier Gets Hero's Welcome on Christmas

An Arizona family celebrated a very special Christmas when their wounded son came home for the holidays.

Creation Museum Eyes $172M Noah's Ark Park

The developers of Kentucky's Creation Museum have another biblical entertainment venture in mind.

U.S. Companies Reach Out to Muslims

American companies are increasingly reaching out to Muslim consumers who are seen as an untapped market for U.S. businesses.

Scientist Alleges Religious Discrimination in Ky.

A scientist who applied for a job at the University of Kentucky claims he didn't get the job because he's a Christian.

AT&T Documentary Tackles Texting-While-Driving

AT&T has produced a new hard-hitting documentary, "The Last Text," about ways its products are misused that are every bit as deadly.

East Coast Blizzard Takes Toll on U.S. Travelers

The massive snow storm has also taken a toll on many American travelers in the form of lost days and much frustration.

Napolitano: Scanners, Pat-Downs Here to Stay

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Sunday that the airport full-body scanners and invasive pat-downs won't be going away any time soon.

East Coast Blizzard Halts Travel Plans

Christmas travelers across the U.S. were left stranded Monday as a fierce winter storm grounded planes and halts trains.

East Coast Storm Strands Travelers, Vexes Drivers

Workers up and down the East Coast are tugging on their boots and lugging out their snow shovels as a treacherous winter storm crawls up the coast.

U.S. Northern Border Patrol a Monumental Task

The border with Canada runs more than 5,000 miles. Although it is much longer, there are fewer people doing the job of protecting our northern frontier.

Students Find Fellowship in InterVarsity Group

Leaving for college can be a scary time for young students, especially for Christians attending a secular school.  But the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship seeks to make a difference.

Family: 'Empty Rhetoric' over Border Agent's Death

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.

Author's New Book Revisits the Nativity Story

New York Times best-selling author Donna VanLiere's new book has been released by St. Martin's Press.  It's titled The Christmas Journey.

Flash Mob Hallelujah Chorus a YouTube Sensation

What began as a surprise holiday greeting at a mall in Niagara Falls is now a YouTube sensation.

TSA Trying to Revamp Image?

The Transportation Safety Administration is trying to revamp its image over the Christmas holidays.

Storm Lashes California, Leaves Polluted Water

Some have called it a storm of biblical proportions. But, the rain that deluged Southern California for the past seven days has started to clear out.

Bizarre Weather Adds Doubt to Global Warming

This winter's harsh weather and record-setting snow have many asking, what happened to global warming?

Hospital Stripped of Catholic Status over Abortion

The Diocese of Phoenix has stripped St. Joseph's Hospital of its affiliation with the Catholic Church.

Atheist Group Places Sign Near Nativity Scene

An atheist group which opposes a Nativity scene in the state rotunda in Jackson, Miss., is striking back.

Angel Tree Gives Prisoners' Children Gifts, Hope

Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree program is working to the last minute to make sure children of U.S. incarcerated prisoners have a chance at a Merry Christmas.

Atty. General Warns of Homegrown Terror Threats

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said much of the terror threat within the U.S. this holiday season is coming from its citizens.

Relentless Rain Forces Evacuations in California

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.

D.C. Metro Starts Random Bag Searches

Commuters in the nation's capital will now face random bag inspections when using Washington, D.C.'s Metro transit system.

NPR's Totenberg Apologizes for 'Christmas' Term

The latest politically incorrect statement about Christmas this year comes from National Public Radio legal correspondent Nina Totenberg.

Author: U.S. Believers Are Devout, But Tolerant

Religious differences often lead to war, terror attacks, and persecution, but Americans seem to be remarkably tolerant of each others' religions.

Christmas Lights Tradition Started 60 Years Ago

During the Christmas season, many neighborhoods become wonderlands with many arrays of Christmas lights and decorations displayed on houses.

First Day of Winter Roars from West to East

Tuesday marks the first day of winter and in some places across the U.S., it roared in with a vengeance.

FCC Passes Controversial 'Net Neutrality' Rules

The Federal Communications Commission may pass new rules that critics claim could drastically change the way Americans use the Internet.

Bush, Graham Meet in Charlotte for Book-Signing

It's a rare event that brings out 92-year-old evangelist Billy Graham these days. However, a visit by former President George W. Bush on Monday was just such an occasion.

Rainfall Sparks Flood Fears in So. California

Southern California may see a wet Christmas this year. A storm has already dumped more than 7 inches of rain in the region. And there is no real end in sight.

Planners Study Deadly Future Calif. Quake

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.

Family Report Shows Brokenness in U.S. Homes

Only 45 percent of U.S. teens have spent their childhood with both parents legally married to one another, according to a recent report.

Nev. Military Couple Gets Extra Special Reunion

Not only was Army Spc. Donny Price reunited with his wife, but he also came home to a new house - a plan that almost didn't happen.

Wintry Mix Pounds East Coast, South

A dangerous winter storm moving up the East Coast delivered a potent mix of sleet and snow.

Candy Company Sends Sales Team to Fargo, N.D.

Just Born Industries, a candy company, hosted its annual convention in a very unconventional place.

Twenty States Sue Gov't Over Healthcare Law

Twenty states challenging President Obama's new healthcare law told a U.S. District Court that it will expand the government's powers in dangerous and unintended ways.

Fort Worth Transit Bans Atheist, Religious Ads

The move came several weeks after atheist ads declaring "Millions of Americans are Good Without God" were posted on four city buses.

Parental Group Warns of Sexualized Girls on TV

The Parents Television Council says networks are continuing to push boundaries, showing sexual material -- with many of the plots involving young girls.

Texas Men Plead Guilty in Series of Church Fires

Two men in East Texas have said they were responsible for a series of church fires earlier this year.

Old Man Winter Grips Midwest, Southeast

Relentless winter weather continued to grip much of the nation Thursday, with no signs of it letting go anytime soon.

Border Patrol Agent Killed in Southern Arizona

A U.S. border patrol agent was killed Tuesday night during a shootout between agents and bandits.

Christian Group: DREAM Act a Moral Responsibility

A group of Christians marched on Capital Hill Tuesday, calling on the Senate to pass the controversial DREAM Act.

Underprivileged Kids Get Early Christmas Surprise

A group of underprivileged children in Texas received an early Christmas surprise with the help of some of the players from the NFL's Houston Texans.

ACLU Warns Tenn. Schools About Christmas Focus

The Alliance Defense Fund, a Christian legal group, encouraged public school officials in Tennessee to continue recognizing Christmas despite recent threats from the American Civil Liberties Union.

'Miracle' Event Brings Christmas Cheer to Thousands

Entire families camped out Saturday night in California in order to participate in the 29th annual "Miracle on 1st Street" at the Hollenbeck Youth Center in Los Angeles.

Superintendent: 'God Protected Me from Shooter'

The Florida schools superintendent, who calmly confronted a gunman during a board meeting, claimed God protected him when the suspect opened fire.

Christian Artist Uses CD to Help Cancer Patients

Pianist and composer Stanton Lanier is using his music to help cancer patients through his "Get Music, Give Hope" initiative.

Poll: Most Want Easier Way to Fire Bad Teachers

A majority of Americans think it's too difficult to fire bad teachers, according to a new poll by The Associated Press and Stanford University.

Alaska Judge Won't Block Abortion Notification Law

A judge in Alaska has refused to block an abortion notification law requiring parents be contacted before girls under the age of 18 have an abortion.

40th President Gets Stamp for Reagan Centennial

A new postage stamp honoring President Ronald Reagan will go on sale Feb. 10, four days after what would have been the former president's 100th birthday.

Federal Screening in S.C. Finds Illegal Aliens

Police in South Carolina have flagged hundreds of illegal immigrants for deportation as part of a new federal program.

Snow Storm that Trapped Drivers in Ind. Moves East

The massive snow storm that slammed the upper Midwest has been blamed for at least 16 deaths -- and it's not over yet.

Decades Later, Mom Reunites with Daughter

A Wisconsin mother was recently reunited with the daughter she chose life for some 46 years ago.

Children Share What Christmas Means to Them

CBN News recently spoke with a group of children to find out what comes to mind when they think of the Christian holiday.

Extreme Weather Evidence of Coming Ice Age?

Residents of the Upper Midwest were digging out Monday after a powerful snowstorm blanketed the region over the weekend.

Poll: Most Americans Say They Are Worse Off

Are you better off than you were two years ago? Most Americans say "no," according to a Bloomberg National News poll.

Va. Judge Strikes Down Federal Health Care Law

The 42-page ruling by U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson is based on a key part of the law that requires Americans to buy health insurance.

Narnia's 'Dawn Treader' No. 1 at Weekend Box Office

The latest chapter in "The Chronicles of Narnia" saga sailed to the top of the weekend box office.

America's 'Shadow Warriors' against Radical Islam

They are America's shadow warriors. Members of the Joint Special Operations community are the tip of the spear in the war against radical Islam.

'Grinch Alert' Lists Shops Not Promoting Christmas

Dallas First Baptist Church started GrinchAlert.com in an effort to keep Christ in Christmas.  

Film Review: Set Sail for 'Narnia' Again

The new film is expected to thrill audiences with its dazzling special effects -- but will some scenes frighten younger children?

'Silver Dollar' Family Strikes Gold with Godly Values

After 50 years in business, the founders of a multi-million dollar entertainment company still want to see Christ in everything they do.

Elizabeth Edwards Remembered for Her Wit, Resolve

Family and friends remembered the life of Elizabeth Edwards, who was been praised for her strength amid a series of life tragedies, including a battle with cancer that eventually led to her death.

East Texas Church Fire Suspects to Plead Guilty

Two men indicted in a string of arson fires set at churches in East Texas have said they will plead guilty next week.

FAA Loses Track of 119,000 Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration is missing information on who owns at least one-third of the country's private and commercial planes.

'Dawn Treader' SFX Transports Viewer to 'Narnia'

Twentieth Century Fox and Walden Media say they plan to transport the audience back once again to the mythical world of C.S. Lewis' Narnia.

Real Life Dog Hero Rescues Owner

It sounds like a real life Lassie story from television and the movies. A man's dog stayed by his side after a freak accident, barking at passersby for help.

'God's Message' Follows Ft. Worth Atheist Bus Ads

A box truck advertising Christian messages has begun shadowing four buses in Fort Worth, Texas, carrying atheist advertisements.

Another Homegrown Terrorist Arrested for Plot

A 21-year-old Baltimore man was arrested Wednesday for attempting to blow up a military recruiting station.

Frigid Weather Moves into U.S., Europe

Colder weather has moved into the country from the Midwest to the South, where farmers are working to save their crops.

'Secret Santa' Drops $5,500 in Red Kettle

It's early in the Christmas season in the U.S. but the Salvation Army has reported they have already received a large donation from a secret Santa.

Wisc. Boy with Skin Disease Gets New Chance

Charlie Knuth, a small Wisconsin boy, will soon fight the battle of his life. But before heading to the Mayo Clinic, he was given a hero's send-off.

Tributes Pour in for Elizabeth Edwards

Tributes have begun pouring in for Elizabeth Edwards, who lost her battle with cancer Tuesday after six years of battling the disease.

Study: Middle America Losing Faith in Marriage

New research on marriage reveals a striking gap in attitudes between moderately and highly educated Americans.

'Day of Infamy' Lives at New Pearl Harbor Museum

Visitors to Pearl Harbor can now experience what it must have felt like the moment America suffered one of the worst attacks in U.S. history.

"Dandy Don" Meredith Remembered for Fun, Antics

Don Meredith, a legendary football icon and sports television announcer, died Sunday at the age of 72.

Caravan of Wreaths En Route to Arlington Cemetery

Thousands of Christmas wreaths are on their way to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

Feds Track Credit Purchases Without Warrants

A new document that was just released revealed that federal law enforcement agencies can get a so-called "Hotwatch" order.

Philadelphia Restores Christmas to Market Sign

Late last week, the mayor of Philadelphia ordered city workers to put the word "Christmas" back in the sign at the "Christmas Village" set up outside City Hall.

California Home Gets Major Christmas Makeover

Marshall and Ruby Goodwin decked out nearly every inch of their Fresno home in celebration of the Christmas season.

Prop 8 Arguments Heard Before Appellate Court

The attorney for Prop 8 proponents found himself fighting an uphill battle in arguing that kids are better off being raised by a mother and a father.

Christian Singer Turns Job Loss into Inspiration

One Christian singer/songwriter turned his personal story of job loss into an album of inspiration.

Deep Freeze Takes Hold of Midwest, East Coast

A deep freeze has taken hold from Iowa to Florida, with 17 states currently under a cold snap.

Kansas Town Proposes Anti-Gay Discrimination Law

The home of Kansas State University, is one step closer to approving special protections for the gay and transgendered community.

CA Gay Marriage Ban Heads to Fed. Appeals Court

California's Prop 8 case heads to the federal appeals court in San Francisco Monday. No matter the outcome, it's expected to end up before Supreme Court.

'Sacrilegious' Display Questions Faith vs. Art

The Smithsonian Institute's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., was forced to remove part of an exhibit that was deemed sacrilegious.

Annie Moses Band Leading Artistic Renaissance

The Nashville group, comprised of five siblings ranging in age from 9 to 23 years old, blend a wide range of genres into a unique sound they call "chamber pop."

Family Christmas Movies Premier this Weekend

Christian film critic Bob Waliszewski reviewed two holiday movies debuting this weekend - "A Walk in my Shoes" and "Christmas With a Capital C." 

Family TV Movie Has Lesson About Judging Others

A new family-friendly movie, "A Walk in my Shoes," will premiere Friday night with the theme of the consequences of judging others in mind.

Leaders Protest Removal of Christian iPhone App

The authors of the Manhattan Declaration have urged Apple to reinstate their iPhone application, which critics have panned as being anti-homosexual.

Chuck Norris Now a Real-Life Texas Ranger

Actor Chuck Norris is known for playing a tough Texas Ranger on television. Now, he wears the ranger badge in real life.

Till Facebook Do Us Part: Site Boosts Divorce Rate?

A survey shows the social networking Web site can be a dangerous playground for spouses with wandering eyes.

Counterterror Chief: Successful Attacks Inevitable

The director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center has warned that it's inevitable some future terror attacks on American soil will succeed.

Judge Refuses to Step Aside in Prop 8 Case

Sponsors of the measure asked Judge Stephen Reinhardt to disqualify himself because of his wife's leadership role with the ACLU.

DayStar Founder's Affair: 'Caught Up' in Success?

Marcus Lamb is the latest in a string of Christian leaders confronted with moral failure. Could the success and lifestyle of these leaders be contributing to their sins?

Eastern States Recovering after Deadly Storm

Many are cleaning up Thursday after wicked weather wreaked havoc up and down the East coast and beyond.

Obama Restores Eastern Gulf Drilling Ban

The White House has decided not to open up new areas of the eastern Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic seaboard to drilling for at least seven years.

Jesus the Reason for the Season? Country Debates

With the Christmas season in America now in full-swing, there are also the annual Christmas battles over acknowledging the holiday in public.

Court: Students Can Mention God in Speeches

Montana's hight court ruled officials violated a student's First Amendment rights when they instructed her to replace religious references in her prepared remarks.

Okla. Sen. Wants Tulsa Parade Name Changed

Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., says he will boycott a holiday tradition in his childhood home of Tulsa.

Smithsonian Gallery Removes Offensive Video

The Smithsonian Institute's National Portrait Gallery removed a video Tuesday after a Catholic group complained it showed images offensive to Christians.

H.S. Football Player Flagged for Thanking God

A high school football player in Washington state says he was surprised he received a penalty for pointing to Heaven after a touchdown.