May 21st, 2008 · Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's Capitol Hill colleagues react to news of his malignant brain tumor with sadness, prayers and disbelief. Some are contemplating what Congress might look like without one of the Senate's most prolific legislators.
May 20th, 2008 · In his eight full term, Ted Kennedy is the third longest serving senator in U.S. history. Now that he's been diagnosed with malignant brain cancer, his future in the Senate is uncertain. Many of Kennedy's fellow lawmakers — both Democrat and Republican — are offering their prayers and support for the 76-year-old.
Mar 24th, 2008 · In southern Japan, a long-haired Chihuahua has taken to following his master, a Zen Buddhist priest. As the priest sits in front of the altar to pray, the priest's pup joins him. As seen on the Web, the dog sits on his hind legs and joins his front paws together in a prayer position.
Mar 8th, 2008 · In his new poetry collection, the acclaimed poet Li-Young Lee looks back on his extraordinary family history in meditations on suffering, prayer, death and love. Though his poetry is personal, Lee says it describes universal emotions and experiences.
Jan 23rd, 2008 · Republicans in Florida come in many different flavors, but in the northern part of the state, it's "all social values, all the time." For example, the Northside Business Leaders -- who meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Jacksonville Zoo -- start every meeting with a group prayer.
Dec 26th, 2007 · From high on a mountaintop, the monastery of Dier Mar Musa aims to bring greater understanding between the Christian minority and the Muslim majority in Syria. The church houses a special place for Muslim prayer.
Dec 6th, 2007 · A troubled teenager with a Soviet-era assault rifle shattered Nebraska's sense of heartland security Wednesday. Robert Hawkins, 19, killed eight people before taking his own life at Westroads Mall. As details emerged Thursday, Nebraskans tried to cope with the tragedy at prayer vigils.
Nov 14th, 2007 · Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue hosts an outdoor prayer service at the Capitol to address the dire need for rain. The vigil follows his declaration of a state of emergency. Earlier efforts were conservation and negotiation.