Former Southern Baptist Convention Official Arrested for Praying Outside of White House for Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng

A former Southern Baptist Convention official was arrested May 4 for kneeling and praying outside the White House on behalf of blind Chinese human-rights activist Chen Guangcheng.

Judge Convicts Cornel West, Activists of Disorderly Conduct

Twenty activists were convicted Friday of disorderly conduct at a protest over a contentious police policy, ending a trial that they used to spotlight their message but that prosecutors said was about the conduct of the protesters, not the police.

Rick Santorum Endorses Mitt Romney for President

Rick Santorum tonight finally endorsed Mitt Romney for president, pledging to help his ex-rival defeat President Obama in November.

Canadian School Student Allowed to Wear Jesus T-Shirt to Class

A student who has been frequently disciplined by a Canadian school for wearing a Christian t-shirt is now allowed to attend classes wearing the shirt.

Street Cameras Able to Zoom in on Text Messages

Surveillance cameras have become so advanced they can zoom in close enough to see cell phone screens, raising new concerns of a “Big Brother” invasion of privacy.

White House Responds to Al-Qaida American Hostage: ‘We Cannot and Will Not Negotiate’

President Barack Obama is aware of the video–released by al-Qaida on Sunday–that shows an American hostage’s desperate plea for help and is “greatly concerned” for his safety, but refuses to negotiate with the terror group.

In East Nigeria, Gunmen in Military Uniform Execute 5 People

Gunmen in military uniform abducted five people in eastern Nigeria, tied their hands and shot them dead, police said on Saturday.