Grinchy Christmas Wit Sparks Free Thinker Debate
Mike Deupree explores how secular humanists react to Christmas greetings and religion in daily life. The column discusses a Free Inquiry magazine and a manual for free thinkers, debating whether Christmas remains a secular holiday and how to handle religious comments with humor or offense.
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Man shot outside White House dies in hospital
Marcellino Corniel, 33, a knife wielding homeless man shot by U S Park Police near the White House, died after two lengthy operations from cardiac arrest in George Washington University Hospital. The shooting occurred after he approached the White House with a hunting knife taped to his arm.
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Snow and Truce Boost Peace Hopes in Bosnia
Snow and fog slow fighting around Bihac as U N officials hope Carter truce moves proceed Friday. Yasushi Akashi plans Sarajevo visit then Pale to push for a four month or longer peace pause amid Bosnian Serb insistence on plan terms. Karadzic signals willingness to talk, while White House and UN officials warn against premature optimism.
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