Drugs, alcohol carry hefty social cost, studies show

August 6, 2009

The social cost of drug use has been analyzed in two federal studies released recently, including one that says half of the men arrested in

Atheists sue to stop ‘God’ mottos at Capitol Visitor Center

August 6, 2009

WASHINGTON — The nation’s largest group of atheists and agnostics filed a federal lawsuit July 14 to stop the engraving of “In God We Trust”

Bingo gambling in Alabama

July 30, 2009

What’s the latest news Jefferson County — Bessemer: An electronic bingo gambling ordinance was approved by the Bessemer City Council on July 21, despite a

Irvington woman uses Bible to help ex-husband escape prison

July 30, 2009

An Alabama woman used the spine of a Bible to conceal several hacksaw blades that helped her ex-husband and three other inmates escape a maximum-security

NEA continues support of abortion, family planning

July 30, 2009

SAN DIEGO — The National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest labor union, voted July 5 to reject a proposal officially to remain neutral on

Appeals court rules on Bible distribution in schools

July 30, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that found a Missouri school district unconstitutionally permitted distribution of Bibles