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RM Hits 1-Year Mark in Imprisonment in Venezuelan Jail, Details "Horrible Nightmare"

Today, June 30, marks the one-year mark since returned missionary Joshua Holt was imprisoned in Venezuela. Many have been fighting for Holt's release, including his family, the Vatican, senators, and the former secretary of state and vice president.

Preparing for a Tornado

By Emergency Essentials

The following information on preparing for and responding to tornadoes is taken from the FEMA web side at ready.gov/tornadoes.

Another Mormon First: How the Calgary Stampede got its name from a Mormon cowboy

By Brooke Ward

"What’s in a name?" Shakespeare long ago asked. "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," wouldn’t it? For those familiar with the Calgary Stampede, it’s hard to imagine the beloved rodeo spectacle with any other handle.

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How Do Real People Overcome Challenges to Save for Retirement?

By Ramsey Solutions

Just save $300 a month. It's a challenging number, since few of us can find an extra $300 a month without some effort and sacrifice. But it’s doable, and it's enough to make a real difference in your nest egg by retirement.

Fun

NPR Writes Entire Expose on Mormon Funeral Potatoes. The Twitter Reactions Are Priceless.

By Danielle B. Wagner

The funeral potatoes craze on Twitter is not over yet. Several weeks ago Walmart's targeted Facebook ads about the morbidly delicious food began intriguing and scaring people across the nation. And many turned to social media to ask about this bizarrely named food rooted in Mormon culture.

LDS women among National Mother Nominees

By Katie Barlow

Each May , American Mothers Inc., the official sponsor of Mother’s Day, honors outstanding mothers all around the country with Mother of the Year awards.

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Research Shows Religious Teens Are More Successful in Life

By PJ Howland

There are countless studies discussing the relationship between religion and teens' habits. In short, teens that are raised in a religious home are more likely to stay away from debilitating habits and develop healthier ones.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Modesty

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read "Mothers and Daughters," by M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, May 2010, 18-21.

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5 Little-known facts about the publication of the Book of Mormon

By Editors of The Joseph Smith Papers

From the number of copies to who punctuated it, the history of the first Book of Mormon printing is full of unexpected tidbits and interesting facts that have influenced the book as we know it today.

See First Official Photos Inside Portugal's First Temple

The Lisbon Portugal Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been completed and is now open for public tours and information.