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Dec. 17, 2007

The Contenders: John McCain

This past weekend brought several key endorsements for Republican presidential candidate John McCain. Three newspapers -- the Des Moines Register, the Boston Globe and New Hampshire's Portsmouth Herald -- have endorsed McCain in the race. And today, Sen. Joe Lieberman crossed party lines to add his vote of confidence. With just 17 days until the first caucus, McCain's campaign is heating up. "Nightline" co-anchor Terry Moran reports from New Hampshire.

Hard as Nails

To teach teens about the pain of sin, Justin Fatica, the 29-year-old founder of the Catholic ministry Hard as Nails lets them hit him -- with a folding chair. In youth retreats he leads around the country, Fatica uses methods that put the power of Christ in your face. It's not the typical way the Church teaches its faith and Fatica, who, as a lay preacher, is not ordained and is not directly connected to the church, has generated some controversy. His ministry is the subject of a new HBO documentary by David Holbrooke called "Hard as Nails," which showcases Fatica's ability to connect with young people -- as well as the methods that have raised concern. ABC's John Donvan reports from New York.

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