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RootsTech 2020 Keynote Speakers to Include Elder Stevenson, Former NFL Player Emmitt Smith, "The Blind Side" Mom and More

By Danielle Christensen

RootsTech 2020 is pulling out the stops for its annual family history conference this year.

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The Mormon Battalion: Recent discoveries help unravel mysteries after 175 years

By Jannalee Sandau

It’s been 175 years since the Mormon Battalion was formed, but only in the past year have historians discovered exactly who served with this historic group.

SPONSORED: BYU Winterfest Concert Lineup Announced

By BYU Winterfest

Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as five world-renowned BYU performing groups bring their internationally showcased performances to Salt Lake City this February. Over the course of several weekends, shows that have won critical acclaim in several countries will be available in the LDS Conference Center Theatre for only $10 per ticket. The BYU Winterfest 2014 provides entertainment for audiences of all ages. Ring in the New Year with a celebration of the arts with this year’s performances!

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By LDS Living

Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and Authors

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Poll: What Age Should Kids Get Their Own Electronic Devices?

By Katie Lambert

Tablets, smartphones, laptops, iPods—the list of electronic devices goes on and on. With so much technology surrounding us, it's no wonder that many devices like cell phones are now a part of daily life for adults.

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Why Mormons Were Mentioned in a Presidential Inaugural Address

By LDS Living Staff

When James A. Garfield took the oath of office as the new president of the United States of America in 1881, Mormonism was a heavily contested topic in much of the nation. As one of the largest territories in the nation at the time, Utah kept pushing for acceptance as a state, but many Americans feared the "peculiar" Mormons and their practices—including polygamy.

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March 2013 Sharing Time: Remembering the Savior

By Shauna Gibby

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Here Are the Temple Square Performances Scheduled for This October

By Mormon Tabernacle Choir

The following October concerts will take place in the Assembly Hall and Tabernacle on Temple Square. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m., are open to ages eight and older, unless otherwise specified, and are free. Tickets are not needed unless otherwise noted.

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Army of Relief Society Women Get Creative to Share the Message of "Jane and Emma" While Honoring the Prophet's Social Media Fast

By LDS Living

Planning to use social media to spread the word about Jane and Emma's film release this weekend, the team of filmmakers (over 50 percent of whom are women) was surprised by President Russell M. Nelson's clarion call for a 10-day social media fast given during the general women's session of conference.

Politico: How Mormon Principles & Grassroots Ideals Saved Utah

By LDS Living

What do Mormon pioneers have to do with the modern problems of commuting, urban planning, and conservation? It turns out more than you think, according to a Politico article by Colin Woodard.