Pope Benedict Eases Restrictions on Mass
Pope Benedict XVI issues his first major reform of the Catholic Church, relaxing restrictions on the use of the old Latin Mass that that was common before the Second Vatican Council 40 years ago.

Pope Benedict XVI issues his first major reform of the Catholic Church, relaxing restrictions on the use of the old Latin Mass that that was common before the Second Vatican Council 40 years ago.

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Fred Thompson Backs Off Lobbying Denial
Fred Thompson is backing off his flat denial that he once lobbied for an abortion-rights group. He now says he doesn’t remember it, but does not dispute evidence to the contrary.
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A Sacred Connection to the Sun
Joy Harjo’s Native American heritage taught her that the sun is a relative to be honored. The Muskogee Creek Nation poet believes that in doing so, we connect with nature and the sacredness of life.

Joy Harjo’s Native American heritage taught her that the sun is a relative to be honored. The Muskogee Creek Nation poet believes that in doing so, we connect with nature and the sacredness of life.

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South Dakota Sees First Execution in 60 Years
A 25-year-old man was executed by lethal injection Wednesday for the torture and slaying of a teenager who was forced to drink hydrochloric acid during a robbery of his home. It was the state’s first execution in 60 years.
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‘Time’ Poll: Romney, Obama of Strongest Faith
A new Time magazine poll finds that registered voters view Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat Barack Obama as the presidential candidates with the strongest faith. Republicans and Democrats disagree about whether a president should use his faith to guide his decisions.

A new Time magazine poll finds that registered voters view Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat Barack Obama as the presidential candidates with the strongest faith. Republicans and Democrats disagree about whether a president should use his faith to guide his decisions.

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Surgeon Gen. Nominee Defends Himself
Dr. James W. Holsinger Jr. said he is committed to science and would resign if politics interfere. He also denied any gay bias.
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Brownback Quietly Courting Conservatives
Republican presidential hopeful Sam Brownback is counting on his conservative credentials and a Midwest bond to lift his candidacy in Iowa.
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