Atheists and Believers Debate Religion in New York City

Two prominent atheists argued Tuesday night against a Christian apologist and a rabbi that the world would be a better place without religion during the Intelligence Squared U.S. event at New York University.

Suspect Arrested in White House Shooting

Police in Pennsylvania arrested a man today on suspicion of firing a semiautomatic rifle at the White House last week, with one bullet striking a bulletproof window in the residential part of the building.

An undated image of Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, who was arrested in connection with the firing of bullets at the exterior of the White House on Friday.

Can Crystal Cathedral Survive Without Its Church?

For worshippers at the Crystal Cathedral, the future of their ministry depends on who wins the bidding war over the bankrupt gleaming glass megachurch made famous in televangelism’s heyday.

Idaho Man Charged with Attempting to Assassinate President Obama

An Idaho man was charged Thursday with attempting to assassinate President Barack Obama during an incident last week in which shots were fired at the White House.

New Poll: Gingrich Leads In Iowa; Romney and Cain Come In 2nd and 3rd

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has already picked up steam among Republican primary voters nationwide, and now he jumps to the front of the GOP pack among caucus-goers in Iowa.

Jim Wallis Opens Up Church Sanctuary to Occupy Protesters; Encourages Other Churches to Do Likewise

A member of President Obama’s controversial faith council has offered his parish as sanctuary to Occupy protesters, calling on churches nationwide to similarly open their doors.

Rick Perry’s Funds Drop After Series of Poor Debate Performances and Low Poll Numbers

Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s campaign fundraising has gone into a tailspin as a result of poor debate performances and plunging poll numbers, jeopardizing his position as the best-funded Republican presidential candidate of 2012.