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Pope Francis: 'War Is Madness'

Pope Francis: 'War Is Madness'

In some of his most forceful language to date, Pope Francis spokeout against war this morning, calling it “madness.” The Pope pronounced these words during the homily at Mass while visiting the military shrine of Redipuglia in commemoration of the

Republicans on the March in New Hampshire

Republicans on the March in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire –Republicans here say they are poised to storm the Democratic castle. “The Democrats may not believe us,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said to a sold out crowd of more than 350 people Friday morning at the Republican

Judge: Pistorius is Guilty of Culpable Homicide

Judge: Pistorius is Guilty of Culpable Homicide

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — A South African judge on Friday found Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and declared him not guilty of murder. Prosecutors said they were disappointed by the

Texas Executes Murderer After Supreme Court Rejects Appeals

Texas Executes Murderer After Supreme Court Rejects Appeals

AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday evening at the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville, Willie Trottie, 45, was executed by lethal injection after he unsuccessfully tried to petition the United States Supreme Court in an appeal that challenged the drugs used

Study Suggests Hollywood May Not Be Gay-Friendly After All

Study Suggests Hollywood May Not Be Gay-Friendly After All

A recent study conducted by the Williams Institute at University of California, Los Angeles contradicted Hollywood’s flamboyant acceptance towards the gay community. Data and first-hand reports from LGBT performers show signs of discrimination. SAG-AFTRA’s LGBT Committee played a major role

Assyrian Christians Support Cruz After Walkout

Assyrian Christians Support Cruz After Walkout

Assyrian Christians are standing with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) after he was booed for his support of Israel by some Middle East Christians gathered in Washington, D.C. Wednesday at an event hosted by an organization called “In Defense Of Christians.” Yet

Obama's ISIS Speech Can Only Harm U.S. Interests

Obama's ISIS Speech Can Only Harm U.S. Interests

As President Barack Obama prepares to address the nation Wednesday evening about his strategy for defeating ISIS–a strategy he recently said did not exist–it is worth noting that the president’s foreign policy speeches are rarely helpful, and often harmful, to