Westboro Pastor Fred Phelps a Prophet of Hate
The article profiles Fred Phelps founder of Westboro Baptist Church, his ministry of protest at funerals nationwide, and the family dynamics behind the movement. It notes his belief that God hates homosexuals, his long career, and the resistance and scrutiny he faces from politicians and the media.
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Fred Phelps
Westboro Baptist Church
Topeka
Phelps
Millions of overstays haunt US immigration debate
Immigrants describe overstaying visas and staying in the United States despite lapses. Ana Luisa, living in Dallas, says she is illegal yet seeks to help with work, while many use false documents or social security numbers. Immigration reform battles in Congress aim to curb illegal work but may not remove overstayers. The State Department issues nearly 5.4 million temporary visas yearly, with 17 percent to Mexicans, and thousands of students and workers remain after visas expire.
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Mexico
U.S
Ana Luisa
United States
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Strict parenting linked to higher obesity in children study
A study in Pediatrics of 872 families finds strict mothers nearly five times more likely to have overweight first graders, while flexible rule-setting moms show protective effects. Researchers caution about limited father participation and Mostly white sample.
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Chicago
Kay Rhee
Boston University School of Medicine
Pediatrics
Rhee
Nancy Krebs
American Academy of Pediatrics
Keller boy becomes first St. Dominic Hall of Fame inductee
Peter Keller will be honored as the school’s first Hall of Fame inductee for a record point total in accelerated reading. His framed portrait will hang in the main hallway as his family recalls a lifelong emphasis on reading. He aimed for 400 points and reached it by Christmas break, with older brother Tommy close behind at 530.
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Meridian, Miss
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Delectable Mountains
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St. Dominic Hall of Fame
Delgado
Kellers
Peter
Tommy
Will
Trish
St. Dominic's
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