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Much has changed since Mitt Romney last ran for president. The economy has gotten worse, the Phillies assembled the best starting rotation in baseball, and the United States killed Osama bin Laden.

Harmony, love abound at LDS Tabernacle-hosted Interfaith Musical Tribute

The two prayers that bookended the Interfaith Musical Tribute at the Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle on Temple Square seemed to sum up the spirit of harmony, peace and love that permeated the historic building for nearly two hours on Sunday evening.

A BYU professor's band, French cows and YouTube

Scattered around a lush, green field, chewing contently in the shadow of the French Alps, they were the happiest cows Steve Call had ever seen. Spontaneously, the Brigham Young University music professor grabbed his tuba, walked to the edge of the field and began to play, “When The Saints Go Marching In.” Among the small gathering, Call’s son Bruce hit the record button on his camera.

Missionaries Safe After Harrowing Experience in Nepal

Elder Jim Valentine had gone to the church a little early to meet with some members. His wife, Sister Chris Valentine, stayed at their apartment on the seventh floor of an apartment building. They are serving in Kathmandu, Nepal.

LDS veterans share inspiring stories of courage, valor

The Saints at War project started in 2000 with the purpose of gathering stories of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving their country during wartime. Since then, hundreds of accounts have been submitted and published in a series of books or recounted in video documentaries. These stories not only honor the veterans' memory and legacy of service, they have also been a source of inspiration and strength to many Latter-day Saints, said Robert Freeman, author and director of the Saints at War project.

Mormon faces can be found everywhere

Is there such a thing as a "Mormon face?" The LDS ad campaign, "I'm a Mormon," seems to think so. A Mormon face may come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, but it's always fresh, alert, trusting and warm. Just as President Gordon B. Hinckley said the LDS "brand," if you will, could be found in the lives of those who belong to it, the "public face" of Mormonism shows up in the visage of each individual member.

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Rare Footage Shows First Presidency, Church Leaders in the Early 1900s

Along with President Joseph F. Smith, who was prophet at the time, many apostles who would later become prophets are caught on this rare black-and-white footage taken at the April general conference in 1910. Learn more about their lives and their service in the Church by watching this video posted on United Latter-day Saints Facebook page:

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Ten Commandments Find a New Home After Getting Banned from Oklahoma Capitol

MR says: After an Oklahoma state judge banned a 6-foot-tall monument of the Ten Commandments from the Capitol, a new group has offered to take the monument and give it a home.

The daily routine of a Mormon prophet, George Albert Smith

Editor's note: This is an excerpt from "Against the Odds: The Life of George Albert Smith," by Mary Jane Woodger and published by Covenant Communications. Though George Albert Smith entered the First Presidency in his eighth decade, he was insistent that his age not be a handicap. One of his favorite sayings was, “I would rather be 78 years young than 50 years old.”

Mormon author shares journey through '31 Dates in 31 Days'

Once she decided to spend a month not worrying about finding Mr. Right, Tamara Duricka Johnson finally figured out dating and turned her experiences into an award-winning book. She also found a husband.