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September 2, 2010


  • Hurricane Earl Nearing North Carolina
    Although Hurricane Earl has lost some of its strength as it edges closer to North Carolina, it remains a category-three storm, and on its projected path, is expected to skirt by Cape Hatteras this evening before heading close to Cape Cod in Massachusetts Friday. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says President Obama has authorized FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security to start coordinating relief efforts, while coastal residents are being urged to heed warnings and evacuate, if necessary.

  • Offshore Oil Rig Fire Said to be Contained
    Thus far, only a sheen has been seen on the water near an oil rig that exploded and caught fire today in the Gulf of Mexico, some 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay, Louisiana. Mariner Energy, which owns the rig, says all 13 people who were on board at the time, are accounted for, with one injury.

  • Mitchell: Resumption of Mideast Peace Talks "Productive"
    Special U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell called today's resumption of Mideast peace talks in Washington after a nearly two-year absence, "productive," and said the negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas covered a range of issues. Mitchell said the two sides are scheduled to meet again for two-days in mid-September in the Middle East, with plans for discussions every two weeks thereafter.

  • Stocks End the Day Higher
    On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 50 points to 10320. The Nasdaq composite index was up 23 points to 2200. The broader S&P 500 Index finished nine points higher at 1090.

    •  The Rest of the News
    The Rest of the News is a news report by Jim Kress from the Washington bureau. Looking at today's news, this report covers a combination of stories and events that may not be carried by other news agencies, but that are of particular interest to a Christian audience. Listen in Real Audio.


    Week of August 29, 2010

    Relief Efforts Continue for Flood Victims in Pakistan
    The United Nations says that at least 800-thousand flood victims in Pakistan are cut off from aid and can only be reached by air. (Full Story)

    Mideast Peace Talks to Resume This Week
    Direct Mideast peace talks, which broke off between Israel and the Palestinian Authority in December, 2008, are to resume September 2nd in Washington. (Full Story)

    Special Prayer Rallies to be Held September 11th
    Americans are being encouraged to take part in special prayer rallies on September 11th. (Full Story)

    World Vision Providing Relief After Landslide in China
    World Vision is providing relief items for survivors of a massive landslide in northwest China, in which more than 1000 people were buried. (Full Story)

    Judge Puts Federal Expansion of Embryonic Stem Cell Research On Hold
    A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking implementation of President Obama's call for federal expansion of controversial human embryonic stem cell research. (Full Story)

    Vatican Approves New English Language Translation of Roman Missal
    The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops says that the Vatican has given formal approval to new language revisions in the Mass that will debut next year. (Full Story)

    Controversy Surrounding Mosque Highlights Slow Progress Rebuilding House of Worship Destroyed on 9-11
    The controversy surrounding the proposed mosque near Ground Zero has highlighted the slow progress to rebuild the only house of worship destroyed on 9-11. (Full Story)

    National Back to Church Sunday Campaign Underway
    The National Back to Church Sunday campaign is working to help reach the unchurched across America. (Full Story)

    Mother Teresa's 100th Birthday, Brooklyn Borough Hall
    To mark what would have been Mother Teresa's 100th birthday, Brooklyn Borough Hall was lit in blue and white last Thursday night, the colors of the religious order that the late nun founded. (Full Story)

    Study Looks at Opinions on Immigration in U.S.
    The contentious issue of immigration reform has Christians and denominations divided. (Full Story)



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