Ohio man beaten during break-in is accidentally shot 4 days later during self-defense lessonOctober 3rd, 2009 Beaten Ohio man is shot during self-defense lessonGROVEPORT, Ohio — An 80-year-old Ohio man is recovering from a week in which he was beaten during a home invasion and then shot while trying to learn about guns. Ralph Needs says he wouldn't want anyone to experience what he's been through.
Ohio man, 80, beaten during home invasion shot 4 days later during self-defense lessonOctober 2nd, 2009 So, you think you had a tough week?GROVEPORT, Ohio — An 80-year-old Ohio man is recovering from a week in which he was beaten during a home invasion and then shot while trying to learn about guns. Ralph Needs said he wouldn't want anyone else to experience what he's been through.
After NH town rejects yoga for peace event, protesters with guns rally on town commonSeptember 21st, 2009 Guns replace yoga at NH peace day protestRAYMOND, N.H. — It may take more than a few deep breaths to bring peace back to Raymond, N.H.
In reversal, Cuba allows Catholic Mass, Protestant church services inside prisonsSeptember 15th, 2009 Cuba OKs organized religious services in prisonsHAVANA — Cuba will allow inmates to attend Roman Catholic Mass and Protestant services inside prisons, a top religious leader said Tuesday, in a significant easing of the communist government's policy toward organized religion. Authorities from the religious affairs wing of the Cuban Communist Party agreed to authorize organized worship behind bars after a meeting with prison officials and the Protestant Cuban Church Council last week, said Jose Aurelio Paz, a council spokesman who attended the gathering.
Bring your gun to church: Ky. pastor urges members to pack heat for 2nd Amendment eventJune 28th, 2009 Ky. pastor welcomes guns, their owners to churchLOUISVILLE, Ky. — For one day, at least, it was OK to pack heat in church.
Bring your gun to church: Ky. pastor urges members to pack heat at 2nd Amendment eventJune 27th, 2009 Ky. pastor welcomes guns, their owners to churchLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A gun-toting Kentucky pastor says it's OK to pack heat at church — at least for one day.
Most Romanians intimidated in Belfast heading home; church that offered shelter attackedJune 23rd, 2009 Most Romanians intimidated in Belfast leaving cityDUBLIN — More than 100 Romanian Gypsies who suffered racist attacks and intimidation in Belfast are being flown back home at taxpayer expense, the Northern Ireland government said Tuesday. Northern Ireland housing minister Margaret Ritchie said 25 of the 117 Romanians targeted by stone-throwing extremists have already been flown back to Romania, while most of the rest were expected to leave soon.
Guns and God: Ky. Protestant church welcomes pistol-packers to 2nd Amendment eventJune 4th, 2009 Ky. pastor asks members to bring guns to churchLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky pastor is inviting his flock to bring guns to church to celebrate the Fourth of July and the Second Amendment.
Piece be with you: Ky. Protestant church welcomes pistol-packers to 2nd Amendment eventJune 4th, 2009 Gun-loving pastor to his flock: Piece be with youLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky pastor is inviting his flock to bring guns to church to celebrate the Fourth of July and the Second Amendment.
Senate backs amendment to allow loaded guns in national parksMay 13th, 2009 Senate backs allowing guns in national parksWASHINGTON — The Senate has approved a measure that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges. Republican Sen.
Roll Call: How the Senate voted on an amendment to allow loaded guns in national parksMay 13th, 2009 Roll Call: Allowing guns in national parks measureThe 67-29 roll call by which the Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges. On this vote, a "yes" vote was a vote to support the amendment and a "no" vote was a vote against it.
Alabama man sleeps with a 40-caliber pistol and accidentally shoots himself in the shoulderApril 30th, 2009 Alabama man sleeps with gun and shoots himselfNORTHPORT, Ala. — A 24-year-old man likely will rethink his habit of sleeping with a gun after police said his 40-caliber pistol discharged and hit him in the shoulder on Wednesday.
Packers build up defense, take DT Raji at No. 9 and trade up to take LB MatthewsApril 26th, 2009 Packers build up defense with DT Raji, LB MatthewsGREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers added a big piece to their rebuilding defense in the first round of the NFL draft, taking Boston College defensive tackle B.J.
Presbyterians again reject gay clergy, but vote much closer than past attemptsApril 26th, 2009 Presbyterians reject gay clergy, but vote closerEfforts to allow gays and lesbians to serve as clergy in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have been defeated again, sealed by votes Saturday. But the margin of defeat — the final tally has yet to be determined — is already guaranteed to be much closer than in previous years.
Packers keep building up defense, take Boston College DT Raji at No. 9 overallApril 25th, 2009 Packers keep building up defense, take DT RajiGREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers filled a critical need on their rebuilding defense in the first round of the NFL draft, taking Boston College defensive tackle B.J.