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Mission Network News Bids a Fond Farewell

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Missioniaries, Top Stories

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GM Board Meets As Bondholder Deadline Passes

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Top Stories

General Motors Corp.’s board of directors met for a second day Saturday to make the final decision. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucia… Read More >


New ID Rules to Begin for Mexico, Canada Trips

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Top Stories

New rules requiring passports or new high-tech documents to cross the United States’ northern and southern borders are taking effect Monday. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucia… Read More >




Prince Harry Plays Polo on 1st Official Trip to U.S.

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Top Stories

Prince Harry followed in his mother’s footsteps Saturday by raising money for a charity that supports AIDS orphans. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucia… Read More >


Obama Pushes for Sotomayor Confirmation

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Top Stories

President Barack Obama pressed the Senate anew Saturday to swiftly confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucia… Read More >


Gates: Tougher Sanctions Against NKorea Needed

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Top Stories

The U.S. defense chief urged Asian allies Saturday to consider tougher sanctions against North Korea. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucia… Read More >


Iran Hangs 3 People for Mosque Attack

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Jewish News, Top Stories

Three people convicted of involvement in a mosque bombing in southeastern Iran that killed 25 were hanged Saturday, Iran's official news agency reported. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucia… Read More >


Pope Benedict Says He Was Surprised to Be Chosen

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Catholic News

Pope Benedict XVI says he was surprised when he was elected pontiff, but accepted the role even though the challenge seemed greater than his strength.Benedict was asked by a curious child at a Vatican… Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including [...]


Squirrel At Mich. Cemetery Wraps Nest in Old Glory

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Catholic News

The Times Herald reports that workers at the cemetery on Tuesday noticed several flags had been torn off their wooden staffs, which were still in the ground. The mystery was solved in front of superi… Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, [...]


Pope Says Difficult to Understand Why God Chose Him

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Catholic News

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Benedict said on Saturday he still had difficulty understanding why God had chosen him to lead the Catholic Church worldwide, recalling his isolated upbringing in a rural… Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, [...]