Oct 29, 2015: According to a count tallied by Reuters, the death toll from the Hajj stampede is at least 2,070. Saudi officials are still standing by their official counts of 769 dead and 934 … Continue reading Over 700 Killed in Annual Hajj Pilgrimage Stampede in Saudi Arabia
Sep 24, 2015: Pope Francis addressed a joint meeting of both chambers of the United States Congress, speaking about issues such as fundamentalism, religious freedom, immigration, defending human life, the creation of wealth, and environmental … Continue reading Pope Francis Addresses Joint Meeting of United States Congress
Sep 25, 2015: NPR's The Diane Rehm Show aired a one-hour program entitled "After John Boehner's Resignation, What's Next For Republicans In Congress?". Diane's guests were: Norman Ornstein, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, … Continue reading United States House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner Announces his Resignation from Congress
Sep 22, 2015: By a vote of 54-42, the U.S. Senate blocked the 20-week abortion bill passed in May by the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats block 20-week abortion ban | The Hill May 13, … Continue reading United States House of Representatives Passes 20 Weeks Abortion Bill
Sep 20, 2015: GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson was interviewed by Chuck Todd on NBC's Meet the Press. Todd asked Ben Carson the following: Does a president's faith matter? Should your faith matter to voters? … Continue reading GOP Presidential Candidate Ben Carson Says he does not Advocate a Muslim for U.S. President
Jan 20, 2017: At an inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Read a transcript of his inauguration speech here. Donald Trump Sworn In … Continue reading 2016 United States Presidential Race
Sep 14, 2015: In response to the large inflow of migrants, yesterday Germany made a decision to reestablish border controls after two decades of open borders. Border-free Europe unravels as migrant crisis hits record day … Continue reading Germany Reinstates Border Controls in Response to Inflow of Migrants
Sep 9, 2015: According to an article on the Islamic Republic News Agency entitled "Leader says jihadi morale will leave no serenity for Zionists" the supreme leader of Iran, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said: I'd … Continue reading Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei Makes Statement about the Existence of Israel
Sep 1, 2015: Pope Francis announced that priests around the world will be authorized to forgive the "sin of abortion" when the church begins a "Year of Mercy" this December. Pope Francis says all priests … Continue reading Pope Francis Announces that Priests Will be Authorized to Forgive the Sin of Abortion
Aug 30, 2015: Adam Parker, the father of slain TV reporter Alison Parker has vowed to take action on gun control in the U.S. After TV slaying, reporter's dad finds voice on gun control | … Continue reading Reporter and Photographer for WDBJ7 in Roanoke Virginia Shot and Killed