Religion News in BriefPITTSBURGH — State House officials say they have been inundated with protests about a policy that barred a clergyman from using the word “Jesus” in a prayer that was to open one of the lawmakers’ daily sessions. Coach Bo Pelini says development of young backs could bolster Nebraska’s running gameOMAHA, Neb. — The running game didn’t draw nearly as much attention as the quarterbacks and receivers in the Red-White scrimmage, but Nebraska coach Bo Pelini predicts it will be a strength come fall. Royals recall Bannister from Triple-A Omaha after putting Waechter on 15-day disabled listCLEVELAND — The Kansas City Royals have placed pitcher Doug Waechter on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Brian Bannister from Triple-A Omaha. Online brokerage TD Ameritrade reports 29 pct drop in 2Q profit, results meet expectationsOMAHA, Neb. — Online brokerage TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit dropped 29 percent as revenue slumped almost 16 percent, but the earnings were in line with Wall Street expectations and the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance. |