
By Susan Jones
CNSNews.com Senior Editor
May 09, 2008
06:06 pm
Abortion Provider Seeks 'Mother's Day' Gifts for Itself
(CNSNews.com) - Planned Parenthood, a major abortion provider, is soliciting Mother's Day gifts for itself. In a May 3 e-mail blast, Planned Parenthood Federation of America's president, Cecile Richards, asked recipients to "Make a Mother's Day Gift" by donating to the organization - a solicitation that some critics say is ironic given that many Planned Parenthood clinics perform abortions. Full Story
Bulletins at Obama's Church Carry Their Own Controversy
(CNSNews.com) - Sen. Barack Obama recently said he is committed to Trinity United Church of Christ and not to the controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright, but the church's weekly bulletins are often just as controversial. Articles published in the church's bulletin in 2007 carried controversial comments, written by people other than Wright. including the claim that Israel worked with South Africa to build an "ethnic bomb" that would kill blacks and Arabs, that the Pentagon was training Latin Americans to be terrorists, and that the TV networks are run by right-wing racists. Full Story
Illegal Returns After Indecency Conviction, Kills Cop
Killer had been convicted of indecency with a child. Full Story
Dem Leader: It's Not 'Practical' to Stop War-Funding Vote
House rules could halt war funding. Full Story
Homeschooling Mother Pregnant with 18th Child
Couple says it will keep having children... Full Story
Congress: Al Qaeda Using Internet to Recruit Terrorists in the US
Group vows to "slit throats of Americans and Jews." Full Story
US Citizen Faces Terror Charges in Vietnam
US lawmakers question "repressive policies." Full Story
Child Killer Wants Death Penalty for Himself
"I did something that was immoral and wrong... Full Story
Bill Would Require ID Checks for Kids Buying Video Games
"Parents alone cannot protect kids from these games." Full Story
Israeli Prime Minister Says He Will Resign If Indicted
Denies taking bribes, but it's not looking good for him. Full Story
Rich and Poor Would Benefit From Farm Bill
Breaks for wealthy farmers, thoroughbred racing. Full Story
China: Burma Cyclone Crisis Is Not An Issue for Security Council
But West wants UN to put pressure on junta. Full Story
Burma Has A History of Xenophobia
Even foreign aid workers are seen as potential enemies. Full Story
Obama Wins Endorsement of Government Employees Union
"Recognition of Obama's enthusiasm and vitality." Full Story
Obama Accuses McCain of 'Losing His Bearings'
Prompts an angry response from 71-year-old McCain. Full Story
Obama Plays Word Game With Reporters on Campaign Plane
"It was clear he did not intend to lose." Full Story
Ignore Those Calls for Me to Quit, Clinton Tells Supporters
Says she has a "much broader base" than Obama. Full Story
Hezbollah, Pro-Iranian Forces Attempting Coup in Beirut
Outside help needed, government minister says. Full Story
Boston Globe: Republican Infighting Rains on McCain's Party
Suggests GOP doesn't have its act together, either. News on the Web
Fox News: Protesters Try Witchcraft at Anti-Marine Rallies
Casting spells to end the war. News on the Web
Wash Post: Federal Arts Panel Wants MLK Statue Reworked
Unhappy with King's 'confrontational' stance. News on the Web
USA Today: Pressure Grows on Pharmacies to Ban Tobacco Sales
Beginning of a national movement? News on the Web
Ethics Committee Won't Investigate Senator Linked to Prostitution
David Vitter's conduct preceded his Senate term. Full Story
Moscow Parade Includes Tanks, Missiles
Echoes of the Soviet era in annual Victory Day parade. Full Story
Car Full of Weapons Lands US Soldier in Mexican Jail
Iraq veteran says he didn't mean to cross the border. Full Story
Other CNSNews.com Headlines:
Vote Against Embryonic Cloning Seen as Sign of Shifting Debate
Sure Clinton Should Stay in the Race, Rush Limbaugh Says
Obama Backers Blame Limbaugh for Clinton's Indiana Win
Hasty US Exit from Iraq a Danger, Iraqi Minister Says
Democrats Could De-Fund War by Not Holding Vote
Democrats' Energy Plan Does Not Boost US Supply of Oil
China, Japan Seek Better Ties After Years of Tensions
Putin Moves to Strengthen Prime Minister Post
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