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The Razi School in the Queens borough of New York City is among the assets seized by the federal government in a case against the Alavi Foundation, an alleged front company for the Iranian government.

Federal case threatens mosques

The organization that federal investigators say is a front for the Iranian government is the central source of funding for several Islamic centers and schools that likely will have to close. Full story

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Charities face rough holiday season
U.S. charities have weathered a significant drop in giving this year, and while they hope for a holiday miracle, a recent survey shows they will probably see a decrease in year-end generosity.

Ill. prison eyed for Gitmo detainees

Survey: Spike in 1st-time homebuyers

Obama arrives in China for 1st visit

Parties split on N.Y. terrorism trials

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Catholic Church: politics over healing the sick
Nov. 12: The Reverend Welton Gaddy, president of Interfaith Alliance, tries to help Keith Olbermann understand how the Catholic Church can overlook the moral imperative of passing a health reform bill that will result in the healing of millions for the sake of picking a political fight over abortion.

Play depicting Jesus as gay man takes stage

Despite downturn, ‘prosperity gospel’ still strong

Vatican debates existence of E.T.

High-tech holy water font fights swine flu

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