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Unbelieving preachers get help to 'come out' as open atheists

Jerry DeWitt entered the ministry when he was 17, launching a 25-year career as a Pentecostal preacher. He traveled all around his home state of Louisiana, preaching and ministering wherever he could.

Cafeteria workers win right to eat expired food at their own risk

While some New Yorkers are fighting for their right to drink sugary beverages, unionized cafeteria workers in a small Western Pennsylvania school district have fought for - and won - their right to eat expired foods.

Four fathers have lunch with the President

In honor of the upcoming Father's Day weekend, President Obama had lunch today with four fathers.

Student loan payback gets White House attention

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The deadline for Congress to extend the low 3.4 percent interest rate on student loans is fast approaching.

Famous gangster Henry Hill dies

The man who inspired the mafia movie "Goodfellas" has died at the age of 69. Henry Hill, a former mobster turned FBI informant, died Tuesday in Los Angeles after battling an undisclosed illness. 

'Chocolate Nougat Crunch' being recalled by Ben & Jerry's

The popular ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's is recalling pint containers of its Chocolate Nougat Crunch ice cream.

Mothers get more expensive gifts than fathers

Father's Day is this weekend, and according to one survey, Americans are planning to spend some money on dad, but not as much as they do on mom. Total spending is expected to hit nearly $13 billion.

Andy Samberg to star in BBC series

Andy Samberg is skipping across the pond for a new gig.

Southfork Ranch sees spike in visits due to 'Dallas'

The once popular hit TV show "Dallas" is returning to the small screen and that's fueling an economic boom for the show's iconic setting.

Less car-related deaths and injuries due to safer cars

As better designed, safer cars are coming off assembly lines, fewer injuries and deaths are being reported.