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ON DEADLINE: Gov. Cuomo condemns NYC firebombings
New York City police are investigating as possible hate crimes a wave of firebombings, at least some targeting Muslims.
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ON POLITICS: Perry says it's up to God if he moves past Iowa
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says it'll be up to God if his White House bid ends after the Iowa caucuses on Tuesday.
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NATION: Muslims, upset by NYPD, to skip mayor's interfaith breakfast
Activists upset at police efforts to spy on Muslims plan to skip Mayor Michael Bloomberg's annual year-end interfaith breakfast.
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ON DEADLINE: Bavarian villagers build ice church
The temporary church of ice and snow, dubbed "God's Igloo" by one German newspaper, is 65 feet long and can seat 190 people.
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POLITICS: Mormon Romney struggles to win over evangelical Christians
Mitt Romney has had a hard slog with the evangelical Christians who make up the majority of Iowa caucusgoers
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- STORY: Santorum surging, Gingrich fading fast in Iowa
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ON DEADLINE: Clerics clash in Bethlehem brawl at Jesus' birthplace
Clerics swinging brooms clashed inside the Church of Nativity in a turf battle at the traditional site of Jesus' birth.
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ON DEADLINE: American girl, 8, is target of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel
Israel's president calls for a protest of religious extermists amid harassment of U.S. girl.
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RELIGION: Nigerian blasts mar pope's Christmas peace appeal
Pope Benedict XVI issued pleas for peace to reign across the world during his traditional Christmas address Sunday.
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- STORY: Pope laments Christmas consumerism
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MUSIC: Unborn son's struggle inspires Christian singer
Told that his unborn son had only half a heart and little chance to survive, Matt Hammitt began pouring his fears and doubts into music.
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RELIGION: Hundreds pack Bethlehem church for Christmas Mass
Hundreds of Christian faithful filled the ancient Bethlehem church that marks Jesus' traditional birthplace for Christmas Day Mass.
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RELIGION: For many, 'Losing My Religion' isn't just a song: It's life
When it comes to God, religion, the ever-trendy search-for-meaning or purpose, even atheism, millions simply say, 'So what.'
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RELIGION: Pope laments Christmas consumerism, glitter
Pope Benedict XVI urges the faithful to look beyond the holiday's "superficial glitter" to discover its true meaning.
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RELIGION: Bill Cosby brings comedic touch to the Bible with new book
Comedian Bill Cosby, 74, uses Bible stories and characters for his latest humor book.
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RELIGION: No fanfare for Christmas among Amish
Christmas is the biggest holiday on the Amish calendar, but there's definitely no Santa Claus.
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RELIGION: Car designers to craft 'green' popemobile
Pope Benedict XVI's popemobile may be getting an ecological upgrade.
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ON DEADLINE: Should churches close on Sunday for Christmas?
Because Christmas falls on Sunday this year, some churches are opting to close so that families can spend the morning together at home.
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FAITH & REASON: Churchgoers are biggest social, civic 'joiners'
The 40% of Americans who are active in some religious or spiritual organization are bigger joiners in every other kind of group, too.
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RELIGION: Charities give Christmas gift of water
Donations help provide wells for the world's needy to prevent diseases and promote development.
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RELIGION: Anglicans have new U.S. home in Catholic church
Pope names head of the first U.S. organizational structure for disaffected Anglicans and Episcopalians who want to join the Church.
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NATION: Members of other faiths help Christians celebrate Christmas
Members of Jewish and Muslim communities volunteer so Christians can spend the holiday with their loved ones.