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Although Americans are familiar with the term "innocent until proven guilty", many misunderstand the principle of presumed innocence as it functions in our legal system.

A recent article in the New York Times cited the statistic that 1 in 7 people released from Guantanamo Bay returned to terrorism. The article didn't look at the other 6.

King Herod had all Bethlehem boys under 2 murdered in an attempt to kill the new King of the Jews, but the Holy Family has fled to Egypt.

December is most well known for being the month of Christmas celebrations and parties but what other excuses are there to hold a themed party in the twelfth month?

Prolific courtroom crime novelist, John Grisham, makes his first foray into non-fiction with his latest release, "An Innocent Man."

An upper middle class family in the lush green surroundings of Great Neck is suddenly in the spotlight when allegations of sexual abuse are made against father and son.

Misuse of the terms slander and libel on television, radio, and print can lead many to believe that the words have multiple meanings.

When a physician tells you that you (or your child) have a heart murmur, it's a frightening experience. A little information about the causes of murmurs may allay fears.

Chapter Preview: Chapter One - Innocent In Death by JD Robb (a Valentine's surprise from me)

Chapter Preview: Chapter Three - Innocent In Death by JD Robb (a Valentine's surprise from me)

Chapter Preview: Chapter Two - Innocent In Death by JD Robb (a Valentine's surprise from me)

Haiti needs strong global support for empowerment in tackling a crumbling infrastructure, poverty, limited natural resources, a collapsed economy, and a weak government.

In the 1980s, El Salvador was wracked by civil war, decimating civilian populations and leaving a wake of destruction in its path. This was childhood for Chava and pals.

The need for closure can be extreme - so extreme, that it often affects innocent beings. And this desperate need for closure can have severe consequences.

How our kids make themselves vulnerable on networking sites - and what we can do about it.

The time of Pope Innocent III is a struggle between secular and religious powers. Through his reign, the Roman Catholic Church came to dominate medieval Europe.

One of the most notorious criminals in English history was convicted of murdering his wife in 1910; new evidence implies an innocent man was hanged.

There is little order in the timing of the General Councils of the church.

Is the tale of Herod killing newborn babies and those children under 2 years of age true? Did Herod the Great order a genocidal raid on Bethlehem after Jesus' birth?

Matthew's account of King Herod's order to slay the male children is the only account of such an atrocity and now contemporary biographers of Herod question its validity.

Brief biography of Mark Twain, American children's writer, famous for his two classic books, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Not all "medieval" Christmas carols are medieval in origin.

The embattled Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich, has vowed to fight corruption charges leveled against him in series of complaints that date back to 2002.

At the western edge of the Piazza Venezia, turn onto Via del Corso and there, tucked away at number 305, is the discrete entrance to one of Rome's greatest treasures.

Heart murmur information is important for anyone who already has a heart murmur, or anyone who could potentially be at risk.

The impact of the Mai Lai massacre on the Vietnam War, the American military and the American public. The heroes of Mai Lai, like the villains, were American soldiers.

Marvel Comics, the home of such legendary characters as Spider-Man, Captain America, and the X-Men, has a long and storied past.

The 2007 numbers are in and for those who enjoy Oregon wines things are looking good, but finding bargain bottlings remains challenging.

A fascinating exploration of six archetypes of love, illustrated with relevant tarot cards. Essential reading for those who want to bring more love into their lives.

It is a song everyone knows, but the story behind the song remains shrouded in mystery.

A small role in Tracy Chevalier's novels is almost as interesting as being a big player. Find out about the people who supported the action.

Each of the General Councils of the church arose from a crisis in church dealings.

Although some believe capital punishment deters future crime, others feel it is biased, wrong, and unjustly sending innocent men and women to their deaths.

Bruno Hauptman, a 36-year-old German-born carpenter, was executing for kidnapping and killing Charles Lindbergh's son on April 3, 1936 in the New Jersey .

The issue of capital punishment in the United States has caused controversy around the world for a long time. But what are the two arguments on the death penalty?

The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier traces the arc of creation from the commissioning of the tapestry through the interweaving of life and tapestry to completion.

The time around Christmas is action packed with commemorations and celebrations of the many events that make up that first, magical Christmas.

Archaeologist Neil Oliver presents the real story of Scotland as he exposes many myths and legends in this exciting new documentary series.

The magi were wise men from Persia whose origins can be traced to Zoroaster, following the Morning Star associated with the goddess Astarte to King Herod in Jerusalem.

Andy Warhol and G. F. Watts, Van Eyck to Titian, Bruegel to Rubens, or Turner to Gauguin: London's art galleries are bursting with exciting exhibitions for Winter 2008

The character's who either wanted, created, or influenced the tapestry that is the final result of the action in Tracy Chevalier's novel.

In 1153 King Stephen and Henry of Anjou were forced by the nobility to agree terms for peace. This brought the civil war to a close and gave birth to the Angevin state

West Virginia legislator Jeff Eldridge has introduced a bill that calls for a statewide ban on Barbies. But many of his constituents and fellow lawmakers question it.

Whether it's alleged homosexual agendas in Shrek 2 and Teletubbies, or those foul-mouthed kids in South Park, right-wingers do love to hate them toons.

Rejecting the wealth and temporal activities of the Catholic Church, the Cathar movement adopted beliefs that denied core Catholic teaching, hence enduring persecution.

The persecution of the Jews in Europe is a long history of bitterness and hatred among Catholics and Protestants, culminating in the 20th Century Holocaust.

Medieval mystery and miracle plays began as serious church performances and developed into colorful and theatrical spectacles involving the whole community.

Michael Healey's award-winning new Canadian classic The Drawer Boy, set in rural Ontario, Canada, continues to enthrall audiences around the world.

Inspector Morse's former sidekick Lewis is back on the small screens for more new episodes in the third series of ITV1's top-rated drama of 2008.

Pelagius was a monk who challenged the great machine of the Roman Catholic Church. His beliefs and followers were so wide spread that he could not be ignored.