An Israeli diplomat says it's just not acceptable that three-quarters of a million Israelis must live their lives in constant fear that an alarm may sound, giving them about 15 seconds to find shelter from an Hamas missile attack.

But rather than dwell on the best and worst of 2008, it may be a better use of our time to look ahead to what's in store for our country in the new year.

The year unfolded with more surprises than usual. The intellectual task of reviewing a year is always fascinating, usually difficult, and often humbling.

The ACLU has filed a lawsuit to challenge a new Arkansas law that prevents unmarried couples who live together from being adoptive or foster parents.

President Bush's "right of conscience" rules for medical professionals are supported by a large number of people in the profession.

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An author and skeptic of manmade climate change says George W. Bush will leave office on January 20 with the earth's temperature cooler than when he took office in 2001.

Former Indiana Congressman John Hostettler believes the U.S. Senate has the constitutional authority to block Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.

Haw Kham is the fruit of love and faith that was built for collective benefit, as it serves as a folk museum where valuable ancient artifacts of Lanna art are kept that the younger generation can observe for educational purposes. Such is an important project in the footsteps of the late Princess Mother.

Pat Robertson shares what he believes the Lord is telling him about the year to come.