More Churches Work to Put a Stop to Child Sex Abuse

Stung by scandals of child sexual abuse, churches are taking greater steps to become a secure place for youths.

Israel Nabs Suspect In Attack On Anti-Settlement Activist’s Home

Israeli police say they have arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly spraying hate graffiti on the home of a prominent anti-settlement activist.

A view of the Jewish Ulpana enclave in the West Bank settlement of Beit El near Ramallah, is seen Wednesday, June 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

Millions Of Jobs At Stake With Fed Cuts Looming

Automatic cuts in federal spending will cost the economy more than 2 million jobs, from defense contracting to border security to education, if Congress fails to resolve the looming budget crisis, according to an analysis released Tuesday.

Walmart Heirs Worth Same Amount As Nearly Half Of Americans Combined

The six heirs to the Walmart fortune are worth as much as nearly half of all American households.

Outcry in San Francisco After Mayor Suggests Implementing Stop-and-Frisk Policy

Mayor Ed Lee said he wanted to spark a discussion about a spike in violent crime when he mentioned that he was considering a controversial stop-and-frisk policy used by police in New York, Philadelphia and some other big cities.

Pictured: People rally outside of city hall in opposition to a proposed stop-and-frisk policy in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP

Bill Clinton Visits Nelson Mandela on his 94th Birthday

Annah Nankie Nhlapo has been waiting 22 years for a home. On a dusty narrow road on the outskirts of Johannesburg, the foundation of her new house is finally taking shape.

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton, right, meets with former South African president Nelson Mandela at his home in Qunu, South Africa, Tuesday on the eve of Mandela’s 94th birthday.

The Problems at Penn State Began When Football became a Religion for Those in Charge

by Eric Geiger

The report from former FBI Director Louis Freeh regarding the Penn State scandal is both shocking and sickening. Our hearts break for the victims and our anger burns against those who knowingly put children in the path of devastating danger.