WCVE Forum November 13: “The Politics of Faith–The Role of Religion in Divided Societies”

Politics of Faith

Around the world today, conflicts between religious groups are on the rise. Nearly a third of the world’s population faces restrictions on how they worship, risking arrest, imprisonment or even death. America Abroad heads to Egypt, Malaysia, China and Russia to examine the religious undercurrents that are sharpening societal divides.

Movie Production to Bring at Least $30 Million to Virginia

The state offered several million dollars in tax incentives to bring Steven Spielburg’s "Lincoln" biopic to Virginia, but that investment is expected to lead to economic benefits. Craig Carper reports.

Louisa Earthquake Victims Must Register with FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency last week agreed to provide disaster assistance for people in Louisa who suffered earthquake damage to their property in August.

Analysis of Virginia Unemployment Gloomy

There were more people unemployed last year in Virginia than there were the year before -- 14 percent more. The number of jobless people in the Commonwealth is at its highest level since the recession of the early '80s. A Richmond-based fiscal and economic policy think tank has released an analysis.

Supreme Court Set to Hear Challenges to Health Care Legislation

The U. S. Supreme Court appears ready to tackle the numerous challenges surrounding the 2010 federal health care law, but as Charles Fishburne reports, it has not yet said how or when.

Commercial Menhaden Harvests Cut by 37 Percent

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission yesterday voted to tighten commercial harvests of menhaden on the East Coast by 37 percent of last year’s catch. Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Charles and Tommy of Lewis Seafood pulling menhaden from their fish trap in the

Missing Virginia Teenager Found in Kentucky

A teenager who disappeared over the weekend from Bedford County has been found.

Audrey McCombs and Former Deputy Earnest Grubbs

Second Suspect Charged in Mecklenburg Drive By Shooting

When the Mecklenburg Grand Jury meets on the 21st it will consider first degree murder charges against an 18 year old North Carolina man.

Police Beef Up Patrols Following Brutal Pack Attacks Downtown

Richmond police have beefed up patrols in downtown Richmond, in the wake of three back-to-back robberies involving what appear to be assailants travelling in packs and brutalizing their victims. Charles Fishburne reports.

FEMA Tests Emergency Alert System

Millions of Americans heard an Emergency Alert yesterday, they hope will never be more than just a test. Charles Fishburne reports.