U.S. Still Religious, But Trust In Institutions Wanes

"Though more Americans go to church or believe in God than their counterparts in virtually every other Western country, fewer Americans now trust religious institutions. A recent Gallup poll showed that just 44 percent of Americans have a great deal of confidence in 'the church or organized religion.'"

Incomes in Japan in Decline

"The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said in a report that 61.5 percent of households indicated they were struggling to earn a living, a record high, Kyodo News reported Friday."

Fewer Public Schools Selling Sugary Drinks

"Fewer elementary school students can buy soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks at school than could a few years ago, according to a new study."

U.S. Bankruptcies on Pace to Fall to Pre-2008 Level

"The number of U.S. businesses and consumers filing for bankruptcy fell 14 percent in the first half of 2012 and could end the year at the lowest level since before the 2008 financial crisis, according to data released on Thursday."

Jerry Sandusky Trial: What Makes a Pedophile Tick?

"Researchers have begun to pinpoint brain differences in people who are sexually attracted to prepubescent children."

Bible-Era Earthquake Reveals Year of Jesus' Crucifixion

"Jesus, as described in the New Testament, was most likely crucified on Friday April 3, 33 A.D. The latest investigation, reported in the journal International Geology Review, focused on earthquake activity at the Dead Sea, located 13 miles from Jerusalem. The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 27, mentions that an earthquake coincided with the crucifixion."

Top 10 High Schools

"U.S. News analyzed data from nearly 22,000 public high schools to calculate the 2012 Best High Schools rankings. The top 500 schools earned a gold medal distinction, and the following 10 schools are the best of the best."