Thursday, October 24, 2013

First Drip (10/24/13): Bishop of Bling, Medicaid expansion in N.C., a new Christian Grey, more

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NBC Charlotte offers a followup on the news about Elevation pastor Steven Furtick's lavish mansion: His salary is determined by a board "made up entirely of other megachurch pastors, just like him," not his congregation. In related news, Pope Francis met with the Bishop of Bling earlier this week. 



North Carolina might be forced to expand Medicaid coverage, after the legislature voted not to earlier this year.



The Penguin is being sued.



A baby born with HIV seems to have been cured.



And for Fifty Shades fans, a new Christian Grey has been found for the upcoming movie.

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