October 2012 Headlines

Reality Sets In: Sandy Victims Begin Costly Clean-Up

As Sandy dissipates in Canada, Mid-Atlantic states are starting to clean up and count the tremendous cost: at least 55 are dead, more than half of them in New York.

Christian Student Group Appealing Tufts U. Ban

A Christian student group at Tufts University in Massachusetts has confirmed it is appealing the school's decision to drop them from its list of official campus organizations.

Teresa Scanlan: From Miss America to College Student

After a whirlwind year as the youngest Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, now 19, faces life as a "normal" college student. Wendy Griffith spoke with her at Patrick Henry College.

Christian College Unable to Accept Free Campus Offer

Arizona's Grand Canyon University is turning down an offer for a free campus in Massachusetts, citing $30 million in unanticipated infrastructure upgrades.

Motive Behind Murder of Texas Pastor Still Unknown

Texas police said they still haven't uncovered the motive behind the beating death of the pastor of a Forest Hill church.

Operation Blessing Helping Areas Hit Hardest by Sandy

As heavy rain and high tides from Hurricane Sandy are already flooding areas of Virginia, CBN's Operation Blessing is at work helping in one local neighborhood.

Sandy Death Toll Rises, Millions Without Power

Superstorm Sandy took the lives of at least 33 people and knocked out the power of more than 7.6 million homes and businesses along the East Coast.

Washington, DC, Residents Assess Sandy's Damage

Hurricane Sandy was no lady as she roared into the nation's capital, with steady rain that was, at times, blinding and whipping wind gusts that topped 75 mph.

Prayer Group Pitches Tent on White House Lawn

As America prepares to select a new president, a group of Christians has been praying on the White House lawn.

Texas Pastor Beaten to Death in His Church

A Texas church is mourning the violent death of its pastor after a man drove his car into the church building and struck the reverend.

Superstorm Spawns Nuclear Power Plant Shutdowns

The nation's oldest nuclear power plant declared an "alert" because of superstorm Sandy after nearby floodwaters rose to 6 feet above sea level.

Giants Players: World Series Win Second to God

For the second time in three years the Giants won the World Series, something no other NL team has done in nearly four decades. Several players see the win as second to what really counts.

Minn. Gay Activists Target Seniors in Marriage Vote

Gay activists in Minnesota are trying to turn the tide in their favor by targeting one key voting bloc that has historically been skeptical of same-sex marriage - senior citizens.

Millions Prepare as Superstorm Nears East Coast

President Barack Obama warned Monday that those in Sandy's path should not delay in following state and local instructions for safety, including evacuation orders.

Earthquake Rattles Southern California

 A minor earthquake has rattled Southern California, shaking buildings in downtown Los Angeles.

Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning in Alaska

A small tsunami prompted state and federal officials to warn people in southeast Alaska and down the Canadian coast to take precautions.

Sandy Threatens East Coast and More

Sandy trudges up east coast with high winds and rain. Areas of impact reach inland several hundred miles.

Chick-fil-A Thrives Despite Flak over Marriage

Nearly three months after Chick-fil-A came under-fire for its president's personal views on the biblical definition of marriage, the company has seen great gains.

Mind-Bending 'Cloud Atlas' Hits Movie Theaters

The R-rated film from the makers of "The Matrix" trilogy crosses several time periods and genres to tell the story of how each person's life can impact those to come.

NH Doctor Seeks Ban on High School Football

The future of the football program at a New Hampshire high school could be in jeopardy as a school board member is on a mission to ban the sport.

Friends, Family Pay Tribute to Sen. McGovern

Friends, family and former colleagues paused before the flag-draped casket of former U.S. Sen. George McGovern on Thursday to pay tribute to him.

Ga. Church Suspect Charged in '01 Mosque Shooting

A man accused of shooting and killing another man while he led a morning prayer service on the campus of World Changers Church International has been arrested.

Stories of Heartbreak, Triumph at '40 Days for Life'

The group 40 Days for Life has committed to praying and standing vigil outside Planned Parenthood. Attendees are reporting numerous stories of triumph - and heartbreak.

Suspected FRC Shooter Faces Terrorism Charges

The man accused of shooting a security guard inside the Family Research Council headquarters now faces a terrorism charge.

Hurricane Sandy, Winter Storm Threaten East Coast

Forecasters say Sandy could twist and hit the East Coast early next week with strong winds, flooding, heavy rain, and possibly snow.

Parents Irate over Calif. School District Yoga Classes

A group of parents in Southern California are threatening to sue a school district over Yoga classes in public schools.

NJ Rules Group Discriminated against Lesbian Couple

New Jersey has ruled against a Christian group, saying it discriminated against a lesbian couple when it barred them from using their property in 2007.

California Urged to Vote Themselves a Tax Hike

California's Proposition 30 raises the personal income tax on people earning $250,000 or more for seven years. It also increases the state sales tax .25 percent.

Court Blocks Ind. from Defunding P. Parenthood

Planned Parenthood of Indiana got a big boost today after a federal court ruled the state cannot cut its funding just because it performs abortions.

LSU in Hot Water for Erasing Crosses from Game Pics

Some Louisiana State University football fans are outraged over the school altering a photograph to remove their crosses from the picture.

Kindness Becomes Contagious at Oregon Target

One person's generosity toward a struggling man and his family quickly became contagious at a Target store in Oregon.

Judge Blocks Ariz. from Defunding P. Parenthood

A federal judge rule that it's not in the public interest to block Planned Parenthood funding because it could keep thousands from getting care from their chosen health care provider.

Max Lucado on Election: Christians 'Must Pray'

Well-known pastor and author Max Lucado is among several Christian leaders calling on believers to pray for America in the 40 days leading up to the election.

Miami Archdiocese Sues over Birth Control Mandate

The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Miami has joined dozens of lawsuits filed by religious groups against President Obama's birth control mandate.

D'Souza Resigns from Kings College amid Questions

Conservative author Dinesh D'Souza has stepped down as president of The King's College, amid questions over a relationship with a woman who is not his wife.

Billy Graham Ad Encourages Voting Biblical Values

Rev. Billy Graham is encouraging people to vote based on biblical values, in a full page ad in Thursday's Wall Street Journal.

Texas Cheerleaders Score Victory for Bible Banners

A judge has ruled that a Texas school district's order to ban cheerleaders from using Bible verses on high school football banners violated their free speech rights.

Fort Hood Victims' Relatives: Call It a 'Terrorist Attack'

Victims of the Fort Hood shooting are calling on the government to classify it as a terrorist attack.

Suspect Questioned in Fed Reserve Bomb Plot

Authorities in New York City are questioning a man who allegedly tried to blow up the Federal Reserve, to find out if he has contacts to other terrorists in the United States.

NY Appeals Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court in Manhattan has struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, the law that defines marriage as only between a man and a woman.

Armstrong Maintains Innocence, Leaves Livestrong

The future of Lance Armstrong's $500 million cancer charity is at stake as accusations of doping begin to catch up with the legendary cyclist.

University Employee Punished over Marriage Petition

Punished for signing a petition to vote on same-sex marriage. That's the case for a diversity officer at one of the country's most prestigious deaf universities.

Maine Residents Shaken by Rare Quake

It's rare for earthquakes to shake the East Coast, but that's exactly what happened in Maine last night when a magnitude 4.0 quake struck near Portland.

Minnesota Voters to Decide on Marriage Definition

This coming election day, Minnesota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman.

School District Pays $70K for Banning 'Christ' from Speech

A Montana school district has been ordered to pay $70,000 in attorneys fees for banning a valedictorian from speaking at her graduation.

Christian Groups Issue Prayer Guides for America

Several Christian groups have taken to the Internet to issue a call to pray for America as Election Day approaches.

Most Christian Pastors Support Romney for President

A Lifeway research poll of 1,000 Protestant pastors found they favor Republican candidate Mitt Romney by a margin of more than 3 to 1.

Bishops Blast Biden over False Obamacare Claim

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops say Biden did not tell the truth about the Obama administration's plan to force employers to provide contraception coverage.

Large Denver Company Fights Obamacare Demands

The Newland family has lived out their faith by treating workers generously, with benefits like great health coverage. But they're drawing the line at Obamacare demands.

Five 9/11 Gitmo Prisoners Back in Court

Five Guantanamo Bay prisoners charged in attacks of September 11, 2001, were back in court Monday. The pre-trial hearings will focus on security for classified information.

Faith Groups Buy Space to Counter Pro-Israel Ads

A broad coalition of religious groups is buying up ad space in the DC Metro system to counter advertisements that critics say portray Muslims as savages.

Wycliffe Senior Vice President Killed in Crash

Wycliffe Bible Translators USA is mourning the loss of Senior Vice President Forrest W. Flaniken. He died Oct. 14 after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle.

Skydiver's Jump from Space Breaks Sound Barrier

Nine minutes after Felix Baumgartner stepped off the capsule 24 miles above the earth's surface, he landed safely on his feet, becoming the world's first skydiver to break the sound barrier.

'Here Comes the Boom' Aims for Funny Bone

Hollywood tries to tickle movie-goers' funny bones this weekend with the new comedy, "Here Comes the Boom."

Regent Univ. Challenges Birth Control Mandate

Regent University, founded by Rev. Pat Robertson, has joined the legal battle against the contraception mandate in President Obama's health care plan.

Postal Service Unveils 'Holy Family' Stamp

The U.S. Postal Service kicked off the holiday season with the unveiling of its annual Christmas stamp.

Regent University Gets Top Ranking on Curriculum

More than a thousand universities and colleges with grades of "A" through "F" on their general education curriculum. Only 21 received an "A," and one of them was Regent University.

Atlanta Archdiocese Sues over Birth Control Mandate

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta is joining dozens of others who have filed suit against the birth control mandate in President Obama's health care overhaul.

Wash. Fire Captain Sacked over 'Religious' Emails

A Washington state fire captain lost his job because he sent emails with religious content from his department account.

Teen Mocked over Romney T-Shirt Draws Support

A teenage girl has returned to her school in Philadelphia after being ridiculed by her teacher for supporting Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Ala. Christians Protest Obama's Gay Marriage Support

More than 200 Alabama Christians joined at the state capitol this week to voice their disapproval of President Obama's support of same-sex marriage.

Church Defeats Walmart in Wine, Beer Battle

In Marietta, Ga., the law prohibits alcohol sales within 600 feet of churches. But Walmart built its store closer than that to the 63-year-old Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Texas Affirmative Action Case Could Set Precedent

The high court will hear arguments over a program at the University of Texas that considers race as one of the factors in selecting a quarter of its incoming students.

NYC Weighs Revisions on 'Stop-and-Frisk' Policy

New York City is considering new rules for its "stop-and-frisk" practice, which critics say targets minorities.

More Americans Non-Religious as Protestants Decline

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life reports the number of Protestant adults in the United States has fallen to 48 percent.

Faith Leaders Urge Believers to Pray Before Election

Christian leaders from a variety of backgrounds are calling for prayer for America in the days leading up to the presidential election.

Jerry Sandusky Sentenced to At Least 30 Years

Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to at least 30 years in prison -- effectively a life sentence -- in the child sexual abuse scandal that brought shame to Penn State.

Pro-Israel, Anti-Jihad Posters Go Up in DC Metro

Pro-Israel ads have been installed in the Washington, D.C., Metro system after on a judge's recent decision to allow them.

Church Bomb Suspect's Family Says He's Mentally Ill

The family of Gregory Arthur Weiler II, the man accused of plotting to bomb 52 Oklahoma churches, says he struggles with mental illness.

Archdiocese Cuts Support for Susan G. Komen

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta has cut support for the Susan G. Komen over concerns the group gives money to abortion provider Planned Parenthood.

LGBT Primetime Trend Reflective of Society?

The new fall television season will see an increase in the number of gay and bisexual characters on the small screen.

Big Brother? School District Tracks Kids with RFID

A Texas school district has begun using RFID chips with some of its students. Administrators say it's for students' safety. Some parents say it violates their kids' privacy.

California Drivers Hit with Record Gas Prices

California drivers saw a major spike in the price of gas over the weekend.

'Atlas Shrugged' Sequel Slicker, Faster than First Movie

The sequel to Ayn Rand's epic trilogy, Atlas Shrugged Part Two, hits theaters across the country next Friday, Oct. 12.

Terminally Ill Woman Chooses Life Support

A terminally ill New York City woman who was given an OK by a court to go off her respirator has decided she wants to stay on life support.

Gas Prices Hit Record High in California

Gasoline prices in California rose to another all-time high on Sunday, leapfrogging Hawaii as the state with the most expensive fuel due to a temporary reduction in supply.

Homosexual Activist: 'FRC Wants Gay Teens Dead'

Radical gay activist Dan Savage accused the Family Research Council and its president, Tony Perkins, of wanting gay teenagers to die.

Family Friendly? 'Frankenweenie' Hits Theaters

The films "Frankenweenie" and "Taken 2" debut in theaters across the nations this weekend.

TV Anchor's Viral Video a Case of Bullying?

A Youtube video of Wisconsin TV morning anchor defending her weight has gotten more than 5 million hits this week. But some have asked who's bullying who?

Pastors to Challenge IRS on Pulpit Freedom Sunday

Some 1,400 pastors plan to break the law this weekend by endorsing political candidates in what's being called Pulpit Freedom Sunday.

Second Lawsuit Filed against Calif. Gay Therapy Ban

A second federal lawsuit has been filed against California's new law banning therapy for teens struggling with gender confusion.

Cheerleaders Granted Extension on Bible Banners

A judge ruled that cheerleaders at a Texas high school can continue using Bible verses on their banners for at least two more weeks.

Court Allows Sick Woman to Remove Life Support

A New York appeals court ruled Friday that a terminally ill woman's wish to be removed from life support will be granted.

Social Media Helps Christian Band Raise Over $100K

With God all things are possible, according to the Bible. Of course, a little help from social media doesn't hurt either.

Fla. City Allows Couple to Resume Prayer Meetings

A couple who run a ministry in Venice, Fla., is once again free to hold prayer meetings in their home.

Judge Tosses Challenge to Birth Control Mandate

A federal judge in St. Louis has dismissed one of the nearly three dozen lawsuits against the contraceptive mandate in the President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul.

Struggling Pro-Life Clinic Gets Monetary Miracle

The struggling pro-life Stanton Health Care Clinic in Boise, Idaho, recently witnessed a monetary miracle. It came about after the offer of a special grant.

FBI Cracks Russian Espionage Ring in New York

In a case spanning from New York to Texas, the FBI has cracked an espionage ring that was shipping critical military technology to Russia.

Dan Cathy: Chick-fil-A Supports 'Biblical Families'

Despite criticism and even threats to ban his restaurant in some areas, Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy is sticking to his support for traditional family.

Lawmakers Outraged over Prison Sale to US Govt.

The Department of Justice filed for a transfer of sale of the Thomson Correctional Center in western Illinois, despite bipartisan objection.

Calif. Gov. Vetoes Unconventional Multi-Parent Bill

California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed children in the state to legally have more than two parents.

Judge Dismisses Challenge to 'Year of the Bible'

A lawsuit filed by an atheist group challenging Pennsylvania's "Year of the Bible" resolution was dismissed this week.

Legal Group Sues to Overturn Calif. Gay Therapy Ban

The legal group Pacific Justice Institute has filed a lawsuit to overturn California's new ban on therapy for teenagers struggling with their sexual orientation.

Pennsylvania's Voter ID Law Halted for November

A judge has blocked Pennsylvania's controversial voter identification law that would have enforced stricter ID requirements for Election Day.

'Jesus' Wife' Papyrus Film Postponed amid Doubts

The Smithsonian Channel has delayed airing a documentary about a controversial ancient manuscript that quotes Jesus as saying "my wife."

High Court Rejects Two Conservative Values Cases

On the first day of its new term, the Supreme Court has already dealt a blow to traditional marriage supporters.

Colo. City Council Sticks with Opening Prayer

The City Council in Pueblo, Colo., is sticking with their opening prayer, for now.

California Bans Gay Teen Conversion Therapy

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill banning mental therapy for minors struggling with gender confusion.

Birth Control Mandate Protestors Arrested

Catholic and Protestant protesters hoping to stop free birth control access under President Obama's health care law were arrested in front of the White House.