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Lost Jewish Tribe Found In Africa Lost Jewish Tribe Found In Africa

The Lemba people of Zimbabwe and South Africa may look like their compatriots, but they follow a very different set of customs and traditions. They do not eat pork, they practise male circumcision, they ritually slaughter their animals, some of their men wear skull caps and they put the Star of David on their gravestones. Their oral traditions claim... [Read more...]

Catholic School Rejects Child With Lesbian Parents Catholic School Rejects Child With Lesbian Parents

BOULDER, Colo. — A preschooler is caught in the middle of a fight between religion and sexuality. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, in Boulder, has refused to readmit a preschooler because the child has two moms. Her parents are lesbians. “God and Jesus would not allow discrimination in that way,” said Joellen Raderstorf, one... [Read more...]

5 Things That Will Make You Happier 5 Things That Will Make You Happier

SAN DIEGO — The pursuit of happiness is sometimes easier said than done. Some scientists have argued that happiness is largely determined by genetics, health and other factors mostly outside of our control. But recent research suggests people actually can take charge of their own happiness and boost it through certain... [Read more...]

Formerly Homeless Man Wins The Lottery Formerly Homeless Man Wins The Lottery

BOISE, Idaho (March 5) — A 37-year-old Boise insurance agent who at one time lived in a homeless shelter has won $250,000 in the Idaho Lottery. Anthony Castro won the money playing a scratch ticket that he bought at Jacksons Food Stores in Boise. Castro says he has donated some of his winnings to his church, plans to set up a trust... [Read more...]

Bear Bites Off Woman’s Fingers At Zoo Bear Bites Off Woman’s Fingers At Zoo

MANITOWOC, Wis. — Police say a bear bit off a woman’s fingers at a Wisconsin zoo after she ignored barriers and warning signs to try to feed the animal. The Lincoln Park Zoo in Manitowoc closed after the incident Friday morning. Police say the 47-year-old woman lost a thumb and a forefinger, and two other fingers were partially severed. The... [Read more...]

Do You Believe in Spanking Your Kids? Do You Believe in Spanking Your Kids?

This week, N.I.F.T.Y. and Kay C face off on the issue of spanking kids as punishment. Is it effective in today’s world? Or is it just an outdated, inadequate method for disciplining children that never really addresses the true problem? Is it time we took a second look at the way we manage our kids and how we keep them in line? Tune... [Read more...]

Vatican Rocked By Gay Prostitution Scandal Vatican Rocked By Gay Prostitution Scandal

The Vatican has been thrown into chaos by reports that one of the Pope’s ceremonial ushers, as well as a member of the elite Vatican choir, were involved in a homosexual prostitution ring. The allegations came to light after Italian newspapers published transcripts of phone calls recorded by police, who had been conducting... [Read more...]

‘Fake Weed’ Emerging As A Very Real Drug ‘Fake Weed’ Emerging As A Very Real Drug

Teens are getting high on an emerging drug called “fake weed,” a concoction also known as K2 and “spice” that is also causing hallucinations, vomiting, agitation and other dangerous effects. In the last month, Dr. Anthony Scalzo, a professor of toxicology at Saint Louis University, has seen nearly 30 cases of teenagers experiencing... [Read more...]

Condoms For 12 Yr Old Boys Go On Sale In Switzerland Condoms For 12 Yr Old Boys Go On Sale In Switzerland

Called the Hotshot, the condom has been produced after government research showed 12 to14-year-olds did not use sufficient protection when having sex. The study, conducted on behalf of the Federal Commission for Children and Youth, interviewed 1,480 people aged 10 to 20. It showed more 12 to 14-year-olds were having... [Read more...]

7 Years For Stealing Some Cheese? 7 Years For Stealing Some Cheese?

(March 3) — Mice beware. A Woodland, Calif., man convicted of swiping a package of shredded cheese from a grocery store was sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison Monday, The Sacramento Bee newspaper reports. Prosecutors had originally asked the judge in the case for a life sentence for Robert Ferguson under... [Read more...]

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