Christianity in the United States

Fracking has brought financial rewards to many landowners. Among them, the simplicity-oriented Amish in Southeastern Ohio whose farms lie above the Utica Shale where rich gas fields are being developed.

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for March 1, 2012. Artists featured are: Jesus Alemany, Toubab Krewe, Susana Baca, Ali Akbar Kahn, Jonthan Richman and The Modern Lovers, Kaya Project.

It’s been a big week for advocates of gay marriage: legislation in its favor passed both New Jersey’s Assembly and Maryland’s Senate. However, this isn’t the first time Maryland lawmakers have debated this issue. Last year a similar bill died after being passed by the state senate. The bill’s failure was largely attributable to black […]

Republican leaders have named their six representatives to the so-called “super committee” including  Senators Jon Kyl of Arizona, Rob Portman of Ohio, and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania. Also appointed are  Representatives Jeb Hensarling of Texas; and Dave Camp and Fred Upton, both from Michigan. The members will attempt to work with their Democratic colleagues to trim spending […]

The Vatican is expected to announce the retirement of the Roman Catholic leader of Philadelphia this morning.  Cardinal Justin Rigali is 76, and his retirement has been expected following accusations that his archdiocese covered up a long-running sex abuse scandal. David O’Reilly, regional reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports on how Philadelphia Catholics are reacting to […]