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Courage and valor: A bizarre order for a WWII Navy doctor in the Pacific

Lt. Cmdr. E. Wayne Stratford of Portland, Ore., was senior medical officer aboard the USS Lubbock.

Honest Jon: Summer vacation

So, Bishop — when does summer vacation from church start? Read more »

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Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer... Read more »

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LDS Church responds to Boy Scouts of America's policy vote

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement responding to the Boy Scouts of America vote on its membership policy. Read more »

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Sister Frances J. Monson's legacy of love celebrated during funeral services

SALT LAKE CITY — The life and legacy of Frances J. Monson — "a legacy of humility, service, faithfulness and love," according to her daughter, Ann M. Dibb — was celebrated... Read more »

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Boy Scouts of America to make membership decision today, live updates

More than 1,400 Scout leaders have gathered in Grapevine, Texas, today to finalize the Boy Scouts of America decision regarding its ban on the participation of openly gay members. The announcement... Read more »

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'Hollywood goes to Mormon country': BYU animation program featured in The New York Times

Two weeks ago, the BYU Center for Animation won the program's 12th Student Emmy in the past 10 years. Thursday morning, The New York Times featured the students and the unique program BYU has found... Read more »

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Live streaming: Frances J. Monson funeral

Funeral services for Sister Frances J. Monson will be held today at noon in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and broadcast live here. Read more »

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KUED review: 'Brigham Street' a glimpse of fabled history of state's most prestigious address

“Brigham Street: Salt Lake City’s Grand Boulevard” is a glimpse into the fabled history of what is now known as South Temple, the most prestigious address since the city was first... Read more »

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Courage and valor: A father's prayer for a son in Germany

Editor's note: This is an excerpt from "Saints at War: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Valor, published by Cedar Fort this month, which includes stories shared about members of The Church of Jesus... Read more »

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Duce's Wild: Sunday School is where two or three witnesses confirm truth

From my experience, teenagers are more likely to teach each other well when they don’t have to stand alone. Read more »

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LDS veterans share inspiring stories of courage, valor

In this latest book of the "Saints at War" series, Mormon veterans of various wars share experiences of divine protection, fulfillment of priesthood blessings and other miracles that occurred while... Read more »

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Letters to family show Steven Powell still defiant behind bars

Newly released letters between Steven Powell and members of his family indicate Powell still has ill feelings toward law enforcement, Chuck Cox, the LDS Church, and indicate a desire to file a... Read more »

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USA Today takes note of LDS sister missionaries

The increase of sister missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not only noted in predominantly LDS communities, but others are starting to take notice of the change to... Read more »

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Secretary of State John Kerry says religious freedom 'is a birthright of every human being'

Secretary of State John Kerry said religious freedom "is a birthright of every human being" in unveiling the State Department's annual International Religious Freedom Report. Read more »

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Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels

The United States and its Arab and European allies will step up their support for Syria's opposition to help them "fight for the freedom of their country" if President Bashar Assad's regime doesn't... Read more »

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Canadian Mormon missionaries remember Sister Frances J. Monson

Sister Frances J. Monson was a 31-year-old mother of two children when her husband, Thomas S. Monson, was called to preside over the Canadian Mission from 1959 to 1962. Read more »

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New Harmony: Freshen, don't destroy, the old words and ways

This new bunch of spiritual thinkers may, indeed, see the world differently, but they don’t undermine what went before. They try to expand on it. They don’t destroy our way of seeing... Read more »

May 22, 2013

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Website lets members 'create' to share the gospel

Create.lds.org is a website dedicated to collecting media, such as photos, video content and music for use in church publications and by members. Media can be shared and downloaded by members of... Read more »

May 22, 2013

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In the Whirled: Is the Sabbath still relevant?

The scriptures say the Sabbath should be a day of rest. As a young mother trying to juggle four toddlers on a church pew, followed by afternoons alone with the children while my husband made... Read more »

May 22, 2013

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Tornado relief spurs LDS Church, Layton's Christian Life Center to action

For people of faith from Utah to Oklahoma, the devastating storms in America's Midwest this week have prompted compassionate action and highlighted the need for vigilance and preparation. Read more »

May 21, 2013

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Photo of inspiring message in Oklahoma rubble making social media rounds

Along with words of hope, a photo from the rubble has begun to circulate on social media. Read more »

May 21, 2013

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'Tattooed Mormon' Al Fox shares her conversion story in new video

Al Fox, otherwise known as the “Tattooed Mormon,” has become widely known for spreading her message of faith and hope online and by sharing her own journey of finding God. Read more »

May 21, 2013

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Wright Words: Oklahoma tornado provides opportunity to do God's work

We know that many of the victims were children, but we do not know their names, ages or whether they liked toy cars or action heroes, soccer or ballet, dolls or stuffed animals. Those tender... Read more »

May 21, 2013

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Researching Family History: Finding ancestors' names and doing temple work for them brings joy (+video)

Finding ancestors names and processing them for temple ordinance work brings lots of joy. Here are some of my family's experiences of doing research and family temple ordinance work through the years. Read more »

May 21, 2013

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Tip for living: Book is full of tips for getting children, family involved in family history

Here are some suggestions from Janet Hovorka’s book, “Zap The Grandma Gap: Connect with Your Family by Connecting Them to Their Family History,” to help bring the generation gap... Read more »

May 21, 2013

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