President Barack Obama says inflammatory anti-Israel rhetoric by the Iranian president “hurts Iran’s position in the world.“

Speaking freely has been one of Courtney Love trademarks over the years. Except now, some of those rants posted online have landed her in court. A fashion designer is suing the rock star charging her with libel and breach of contract.

Speaking freely has been one of Courtney Love trademarks over the years. Except now, some of those rants posted online have landed her in court. A fashion designer is suing the rock star charging her with libel and breach of contract. And some of the evidence includes what the plaintiff calls “menacing and disturbing” statements Love allegedly posted on the Internet.

If you’d like to read the full remarks of President Barack Obama, delivered to the world Tuesday January 20, 2009, we have them available from ABC News.

A South Carolina priest now says he was “too hasty” in his remarks about President-Elect Barack Obama. Last week, Father Jay Scott Newman warned his parishoners not to take Communion if they voted for Obama. The priest believes Obama’s position on abortion is unacceptable to Catholics. Sunday saw protestors at his church in Greenville. CNN’s Kristen Natasia has more.

A South Carolina priest says he was too hasty when he told parishioners who voted for President-elect Barack Obama to refrain from taking Holy Communion because of his stance in support of abortion.

In response to natural disasters, FEMA sends workers from all over the country to lend a hand. That’s the case in Texas, where Georgia workers are helping with Hurricane Ike recovery efforts. Not everything is going smoothly, though, as the Houston Mayor finds himself in a bit of hot water. Ted Oberg has the story.