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Obama: Economic recovery has been 'painfully slow'

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:36:41 EDT

President Obama today acknowledged that bouncing back from the recession has been "painfully slow," but insisted that the economy continues to grow.

Florida pastor unclear on Quran burning

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:33:59 EDT

Plans by a Florida church to burn copies of the Quran have been called off, the pastor said Friday, apparently seeking to end confusion over what he intends to do.

Trump offers to buy Islamic center site

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:24:29 EDT

Real estate mogul Donald Trump has offered to buy the lower Manhattan site where a Muslim group plans to build an Islamic community center for 25 percent more than the current owners paid for it.

Opinion: A week for faith to unite us

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:58:26 EDT

This is no ordinary week. Take a look at the calendar.

Judge rules against 'Don't ask, don't tell'

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:25:14 EDT

A federal court in Riverside, California, ruled Thursday that the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy -- which bars gay men and lesbians from serving openly -- is unconstitutional.

Oil drilling platform arrives at Chile mine

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:34:08 EDT

A large oil drilling platform arrived Thursday at the Chilean mine where 33 trapped miners are awaiting rescue.

2 Muslims travel U.S., find welcome

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:26:03 EDT

The blue Chevy Cobalt broke down amid the mountains of Montana in an area where there was no cell phone reception. The Muslims in the car, on a cross-country journey for the holy month of Ramadan, approached a bushy-bearded fisherman.

Goolsbee tapped for WH economic post

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:05:28 EDT

President Obama could announce as early as Friday morning that he will tap Austan Goolsbee to be chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, according to two senior administration officials familiar with the announcement.

Tim Allen back on TV in fall 2011?

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:59:17 EDT

The fall season doesn't officially begin until Sept. 20, but the broadcast networks have already kicked off development for the following September.