May 2008 Headlines

Belief in an Age of Skepticism

There's something of a spiritual awakening going on in New York City among the most unlikely group of people - Manhattan's cultural elites.

Chertoff Downplays Terrorist Nuclear Threat

LONDON -- Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is downplaying the idea of a nuclear attack by terrorists after recent postings on al-Qaida-affiliated Web sites exhorted militants to pursue weapons of mass destruction for use against the U.S.

An Answer to 'The New Atheism'

It's been called "the new atheism."

Storms Hit Midwest, More Expected

An outbreak of storms across the midwest leaves behind a trail of destruction.

Consumer Spending, Income Remain Down

Consumers are receiving their refund checks, but remain hesitant to spend them, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Colorado Set to Define Personhood

A new constitutional amendment defining human life is set for the November ballot in Colorado.

EXCLUSIVE: More from Patricia King

Patricia King moves in the prophetic and heads up an online broadcasting network with her Extreme Prophetic ministry. She's a long-time friend of revivalist Todd Bentley's and recently returned from visiting Lakeland, Florida, where Bentley and thousands of others have been involved in an outpouring of healing and revival power since the start of April.  Back to Main Article

U.S. Studies Israeli Airport Security

CBNNews.com - JERUSALEM, Israel - US Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said America can learn from Israeli airport security procedures.

Christian Movement Heads to D.C.

Christian leaders are at the nation's capitol to make plans for "The Call D.C."

Debunking 'Sex and the City' Myths

In the 90s, the popular hit series "Sex and the City" transformed the way many viewed the modern, single woman.

Gay Rights Advocates Score Wins in NY, CA

CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON - Opposition is already forming against a new mandate from New York's governor to recognize gay marriages from other states.

CA Case Threatens Religious Rights

California's Supreme Court will soon decide whether doctors have the right to refuse services based on their religious beliefs.

Americans Bemoan Skyrocketing Gas Prices

WASHINGTON - Some people look at today's gas prices and only see despair in the days ahead.

Teachers Ignore Courts on Evolution Debate

Creationism and intelligent design still have a place in schools despite losing battles in court, a recent study says.

Family Prays, Woman Survives Unthinkable

Doctors are calling a West Virginia woman a medical miracle, after she lived through the unthinkable.

Boy Scouts Sue City Over Pro-Gay Policy

A Philadelphia Boy Scouts chapter is suing the city after officials ordered them to open their membership to gays, or pay 200,000 percent more in rent.

Gay Rights Group Begins Church Talks

A gay rights group is targeting six mega-churches across the country to spark discussion about Christian views on homosexuality.

Man Strikes 'Gold' in His Back Yard

As people are looking for ways to save money, one man in Indiana has found help right in his own backyard.

CA Gay Marriages Could Start in June

Same-sex marriages could officially begin in California as soon as June 14.

Steven C. Chapman's Daughter Laid to Rest

Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman and his family shared memories of their 5-year-old daughter Maria Sue, Saturday, as they laid her to rest.

Gaps Found in Port Security Program

Congressional investigators have discovered security gaps at ports across the country.

Iowa Town Measures Loss After Tornado

WASHINGTON - Disaster teams are still searching for victims after a string of tornadoes ravaged parts of the Midwest over the weekend. At least seven people were killed.

Save Money, Bike to Work

WASHINGTON - Every year, bicyle organizations around the country organize Bike to Work Day, hoping to lure workers out of their cars.  This year's designated day was a soggy one in the nation's capital, but thousands still pedaled to rallies all around the Washington area. Your Wallet will Thank You

Survival Tips for the Economic Crunch

With gas and food prices sky high, many Americans are in survival mode -- looking for ways to trim the budget. CBN News explored what families are doing to cut back during these trying economic times.

Letters Show Strength of Soldiers' Faith

Does war tend to strengthen or weaken the faith of those fighting? A man who has collected more than 80,000 soldier letters has an answer.

Compact Cars: The New Consumer Craze

Gas guzzling SUVs are out and fuel sipping compacts are in.

Chapmans Receive Outpouring of Sympathy

Funeral arrangements have been made for the 5-year-old daughter of Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman.

Churches Targeted by Gay Rights Group

A national pro-homosexual group has targeted six megachurches for protest and demonstration. But what they'll find at one of the targeted churches this weekend is a dinner and a discussion about Christian views on homosexuality.

Honoring Our Soldiers This Memorial Day

Many are preparing for Memorial Day by honoring fallen comrads from the past.

Texas Officials Appeal Polygamy Ruling

CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON -  Child welfare workers in Texas are appealing yesterday's ruling that they had no right to take children from a polygamist compound.

Steven C. Chapman's Daughter Killed by Car

Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest child died Wednesday after being struck by a car driven by her teenage brother in the driveway of the family's Tennessee home.

Late-Term Abortion Law Upheld in Va.

A Virginia law banning a form of late-term abortions was struck down Wednesday, giving doctors the green light to use certain "partial birth" procedures.

Oil Executives Defend Fuel Prices

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled executives of the nation's five largest oil companies Wednesday, saying that the high oil prices cannot simply be a result of supply and demand balances.

Congressmen Fight for CA Homeschooling

Some members of Congress are stepping in to help reverse a California court ruling who some say "declared war on homeschooling."

U.S. Cuts Foreign Oil Dependency

For the first time in more than 30 years, the United States is reducing its dependency on foreign oil.

Iran and the U.S. Campaign

How will the next U.S. president deal with Iran? The answer to that question may be the biggest and most important question in the current presidential campaign if not the age in which we live.

Habitat Charity Turns Foreclosed Homes

In the case of Habitat for Humanity, every cloud does have a silver lining.

More Schools to Face Law's Consequences

If schools fail to raise students' math and reading scores by the 2013-14 school year, teachers and principals can expect to lose their jobs.

Students Charge Their Way into Big Debt

For millions of American youth, plastic is the popular way to pay.

Polygamist Parents Plead their Case

Judges will soon decide whether the parents from a Texas polygamist ranch can regain custody of their children.

U.S. Military Official Kisses Koran

Was this a shrewd and necesarry move, given the circumstances, or just a shameless pander to America's enemies? From CNN:

Church Raffles Off Free Gas Cards

With gas prices steadily climbing upward, some churches - like The First Baptist Church of Snellville, Ga., are coming up with creative ways to bless drivers.

Group Launches 'Narnia' Bible Study

The new Chronicles of Narnia movie has the top spot at the box office.

Justices: Child Porn Not Protected Speech

It is still a crime to promote or present material as child pornography, the Supreme Court ruled Monday.

Opponents Challenge Gay Marriage Ruling

Gay couples in California are singing for joy, thanks to a 4-3 decision by the California Supreme Court to overturn the state's gay marriage ban.

'Full House' Star in New Christian DVD

Would you risk everything you worked for, for your faith?

CA Court Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban

California's highest court struck down the will of the people of California to ban same-sex marriage, Thursday.

Dottie Rambo Funeral Set for May 19

Funeral arrangements for gospel singer Dottie Rambo are set for Monday, May 19.

Gunman Wounds Three at SoCal Church

LOS ANGELES - A man with a semiautomatic rifle opened fire at a church festival Saturday, wounding his ex-wife and two bystanders before festival-goers grabbed him and held him for police, authorities and a church official said.

Prince Caspian: A Film of Epic Proportions

CBNNews.com - "Prince Caspian" arrived in theaters Friday, and the second trip to Narnia promises to be even bigger and better than the first.

IRS: Thousands Didn't Get Child Credit

The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to send out those tax rebates. But hundreds of thousands of taxpayers may not be getting their full share.

IRS: Thousands Didn't Get Child Credit

The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to send out those tax rebates. But hundreds of thousands of taxpayers may not be getting their full share.

Falwell's Widow Offers Memoirs of His Life

Moral Majority founder Jerry Falwell's wife has released a memoir of their life together, in remembrance of his death one year ago, Thursday.

Behind the Scenes of 'Prince Caspian'

Prince Caspian, the long awaited second installment of the C.S. Lewis classic Narnia series, opens this weekend.

Quaid Testifies of Twin Overdose on the Hill

Actor Dennis Quaid lent his star power on Capitol Hill Wednesday to raise awareness of potential problems with FDA-approved drugs and technology.

Rising Prices = Shorter School Weeks?

Because of high gas prices, school officials in Arkansas have come up with a unique plan to save district money.

Fuel Climbs, But Where's the Cheapest Gas?

Gas prices continue to climb, setting new records every day -- and we haven't even entered the summer travel season.

Boy Scouts Defend their Honor

CBNNews.com -- The City of Brotherly Love is squaring off with a long-time ally -- the Boy Scouts of America. At issue: the Scout's 80-year-old headquarters building in downtown Philadelphia. But what's really at stake is the right of the Scouts to ban homosexuals from leadership. A Noble History

Wrong Gas Leaves Drivers Stranded

Gas prices continue to climb as the summer travel season approaches.

Tornadoes Rock Midwest, South

WASHINGTON - Federal assistance is on the way for the victims of the tornadoes that tore through the Midwest and South, leveling entire communities.

Beware Rebate Checks E-Mail Scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning consumers nationwide of a recently reported fake e-mail purportedly from the Internal Revenue Service. The FBI says the phishing e-mail is an attempt to steal your information.

Two Tips to Save Fuel, Money

CBNNews.com - Want to save some money and some gasoline? Just add air and a filter.

President Bush's Weekly Radio Address

The following is a transcript  provided by the White House of President Bush's weekly radio address delivered Saturday, May 10, 2008.

Americans Driving Less With High Gas Costs

The rise in the price of oil is continuing to force gas prices to climb even higher. And Americans are driving less as a result.

Court: Islamic Divorce Not Valid in MD

The Maryland Court of Appeals has ruled that Islamic divorce is not valid in the state.

No Media at Jenna Bush's Wedding

Want all the details about Jenna Bush's planned nuptials on Saturday? Forget about it.  That's what a White House spokesman told the press Thursday.

Christian Leaders Question Senate Probe

Nearly two dozen Christian leaders are questioning a Senate investigation of six ministries, saying it sets a "dangerous precedent."

More Drivers Falling Asleep at the Wheel

Many Americans don't get enough sleep at night, making driving drowsy more of a problem on our roads.

'Plan B' Rule Remains Inactive in Wash.

Washington state pharmacists can continue to refuse dispensing the "morning-after pill" if it goes against their beliefs.

Rising Oil Costs Hit Nation's Truckers

With diesel prices well past $4 a gallon in most of the country, the nation's truck drivers have taken a hit.

President Bush Salutes Military Spouses

President Bush honored the men and women who serve our country behind the scenes, Tuesday, commemorating Military Spouse Day.

Prison Running out of Room - for Worship

A prison in North Carolina is running out of room. Not for inmates ... but for worship.

Gossip Site More Hurtful Than Entertaining

Gossip may be a typical part of life on college campuses across America.

Gay Curriculum Promoted to Minn. Schools

Minneapolis elementary school students may be taught to embrace homosexual behavior under a new program the city is considering.

Inspiring Movie 'Bella' Released on DVD

It has been called "a film that will stay with you forever" and now it is headed to a store near you.

Lakeland Revival Going Strong - and Global

Something awesome and powerful has been happening in Lakeland, Fla. every night for the past month: Revival!

Good News Ahead for U.S. Economy?

Is the worst of the credit crisis over? The world's richest man, Warren Buffet, seems to think so.

ProLife Free Speech Case Still Alive

The battle for peaceful expression of pro-life views goes to a new level in the case of one North Carolina man.

Gay Rights Program Manual Unconstitutional

A Georgia Tech program that favors homosexuality has been ordered to change its training manual, ending a two year battle against the school and its policies.

Financial Security in Uncertain Times

When most people sit down to work on the family budget, soaring prices from the gas pump to the grocery store make stretching the dollar very hard.

'Grand Theft Auto' a Concern for Parents

It's one of the most controversial video games in entertainment history. And it just happens to be one of the most popular series of games.

Crackdown on Unfair Credit Cards

The showdown between the credit card companies and the federal government has been looming for years and now it is about to reach a climax.

School District Oks Religious Expression

Students in a Wisconsin school district can now freely express their religion in assignments, thanks to a victory by the Alliance Defense Fund.

U.S. Measles Cases Highest in Six Years

The outbreak of measles in several states have health officials concerned. At least 70 cases have been reported so far this year, the highest total in six years.

Air Force Lt. Becomes YouTube Inspiration

Air Force Lt. Rachel Sherburne is getting worldwide attention for a video she published on Youtube.

Tornado Victims Clean Up with OB's Help

All week long, Operation Blessing has been helping the tornado victims in Suffolk, Va.

Cosby Brings 'Blunt' Message to Leaders

Actor Bill Cosby told several hundred people Thursday that African Americans need to take responsibility for their own problems.

Ultrasound Bill Downed in Florida

A Florida abortion bill that would require all women seeking a first-trimester abortion to have an ultrasound first has failed to pass the state's senate.

Bible Found Open in Va. Tornado Aftermath

Many of the tornado victims in Virginia say it is a miracle no one died in this week's storms.

Americans Speak Out on High Food Prices

Complaints about the high cost of food echoed across the chambers of Capitol Hill today.

Bible Found Open in Va. Tornado Aftermath

Many of the tornado victims in Virginia say it is a miracle no one died in this week's storms.

Consumer May Benefit from Fed Rate Pause

CBNNews.com - Consumers should be able to expect some relief from soaring prices now that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates yet again.

National Teacher of the Year Honored

An Oregon middle school teacher received one of the highest honors as an educator, Wednesday.