With heated nation-wide arguments in recent years over issues ranging from same-sex marriage to abortion rights, it’s no secret that religious organizations play a significant role in influencing the nation’s policies. Now, a new study shows just how big and expansive the “religious lobby” has become. According to a study released Monday by the Pew [...]

It used to be that troubled kids who ran afoul of the law ended up in one place: juvenile hall. And there, for the most part, they found little help for their psychological problems. But slowly that attitude has been changing as more and more states are trying to treat the mental health problems at [...]

At one point in our lives, we may all have owed money to an institution. From bank to student loans or from credit card to mortgage payments, there is no escaping it. Like other aspects in our lives, we need to be aware of our financial situation and [...]

LOS ANGELES ? Love conquered the weekend before Valentine’s Day as Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum’s romantic drama “The Vow” led the box office with a $41.2 million debut. A big weekend for Hollywood was rounded out by strong debuts for Denzel Washington’s action thriller “Safe House” with $40.2 million; Dwayne Johnson’s family adventure “Journey [...]

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Amylin Pharmaceuticals won approval Friday for its long-delayed diabetes drug Bydureon, a next-generation treatment that requires fewer injections than the company’s 7-year old product, Byetta. Bydureon is a once-a-week version of Byetta, which is taken twice a day to help diabetes patients control their blood sugar. Amylin executives say the new drug’s [...]