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Photos: 20 Mormon Leaders and Celebrities Who Have Thrown the "First Pitch"

From Sister Linda K. Burton, Relief Society general president, to former NFL quarterback Steve Young, several members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have taken the mound to throw ceremonial first pitches for baseball games.

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Army Tasks BYU Students with Identifying, Connecting Missing Soldiers with Families

“Family history is something that’s really tender to all of us because it’s about family and we know how much our own families mean to us,” said Professor Jill Crandell, director of BYU’s Center. “We actually become attached to those families and there is a certain amount of inspiration involved when working on these cases.”

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First Presidency Calls 8 New Mission Presidents to Nigeria, Japan, U.S., and More

From Mexico to Nigeria and South Carolina to Guam, the First Presidency has called eight new mission presidents and their wives to serve in countries around the world. They will start their service in July.

Famous Latter-day Saints

5 Celebrities Featured in the Church's "I'm a Mormon" Videos

By Jenny Spencer Hunt

There are some pretty famous Mormons out there, and they're ready to stand up for what they believe in. Check out these five celebrities who have been featured in the Church's "I'm a Mormon" video campaign.

{LDS How-to} Combine Scouting and Duty to God

By LDS Living

One might not think Scouting and Duty to God go hand in hand. One is doctrine-related, and the other is all about tents, badges, and fire, right? While both programs have a unique take on fostering development in a young man, these programs complement each other in many ways.

Dave Says: Teach Your Kids to Give for Christmas

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

Latter-day Saint Life

Cyclone Clears as Church Dedicates Historic Monument to Late Apostle in New Zealand

"In his early years in New Zealand, Matiu Kauri [Matthew Cowley] came here often to study and learn the Māori language, meditate and commune with Heavenly Father," Elder O. Vincent Haleck said during a monument dedication. "It was the peaceful surroundings of this grove that blessed and helped give voice to his Māori language and love for the Māori people. We are honoured that the City Council and leaders of this community have chosen to name this grove the Matiu Kauri Grove.”

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LDS Family Builds, Drives New Home 1,600+ Miles to Family in Need

After building a brand new home and driving it 1,600 miles across the country to help out a family in need, the Slades didn't stop there. They found a way to turn the experience into a sweet missionary opportunity.

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How Should LDS Women Balance Career Aspirations and Motherhood?

Emily Bates had been dating her boyfriend for eight months as she pursued graduate school and a career in medicine. He was a good Mormon boy, she was a good Mormon girl, and things were going well. But one night he told her he couldn’t marry her.

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Were the Gold Plates Actually Made of Pure Gold?

The following is an excerpt from a New Era article, "What Did the Plates Look Like?"