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'In God We Trust' Sparks Debate

Atheists, agnostics sue to block architect from engraving 'In God We Trust,' Pledge at Capitol Visitor Center • Gay Clergy Eligible for All Episcopal Ministry

N.D. Missile Crew Members Discharged for Falling Asleep

They had been barred from working around nuclear weapons and classified material since the July 12, 2008 incident, she said.

Man Uses Beer to Lures Drunk Intruder Out of Home

A homeowner in Maine used a beer to entice an intoxicated intruder to leave. The intruder apparently didn't realize that it was a nonalcoholic beer, police said.

The $10M Goodbye

Ex-GM CEO Rick Wagoner, ousted by Obama, will retire with a benefit package valued at more than $10 million

Palin Stokes Energy Debate

Sarah Palin says Obama's energy plan, also known as cap and trade, 'an enormous threat to our economy' • Pickens Continues Drive for New Energy Resources

Officials Complain About U.S.-Canada Border Policy

Eastern Iowa Train Crash Kills Conductor, Engineer

A train conductor and engineer have died in a freight train crash in eastern Iowa.

Blogger Sentenced for Leaking Guns N' Roses Album

A blogger who admitted to leaking part of the Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" was sentenced to a year of probation on Monday.

Calif. Child Psychiatrist Accused of Child Molestation

Dr. William Ayres is charged with nine counts of child molestation. Authorities allege that he molested several boys between 1988 and 1996.

Son's Arrest the Latest Chapter in Porn Family Saga

The days before he was arrested for beating his ex-girlfriend to death and kidnapping their daughter brought a string of bad news to James "Rafe" Mitchell, the son of late San Francisco pornography mogul Jim Mitchell.