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Apostles Meet with Presidents & Government Leaders in South Pacific, Central America

This past month, our apostles have been busy traveling throughout the South Pacific and Central America cheering the Saints, bringing hope, and meeting with important government leaders.

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LDS Track Star Sets Sights on Olympic Medal, Shares Conversion Story

In the World University Games in Korea, LDS athlete Shaquille Walker placed first for Team USA, making him the first American to win gold in the 800 since 1976. But he hasn't stopped there.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Church & Other Faiths Send Letter to Pres. Obama After Controversial Report Released

Recently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined several other U.S. faith leaders to create a letter sent to President Barack Obama, Sen. Orrin Hatch, and House Speaker Paul Ryan in response to a report issued by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Latter-day Saint Life

Author, Doctor: I Fell Hard for the Book of Mormon but Did Not Convert to the LDS Church

By Grant Shreve

"Historical silence surrounding the Book of Mormon has been deafening," Ph.D. Grant Shreve explains. "English departments, especially, have simply pretended it doesn’t exist, quietly building a wall of separation between literary studies and the Book of Mormon."

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Why Are Mormon Baby Names So Unique?

On March 3, 2012, Saturday Night Live aired a skit featuring cast members impersonating Mitt Romney and his sons. The actors portraying Mitt Romney’s five adult sons introduced themselves—the first as Tagg, which is Mitt Romney’s oldest son’s name. The other four sons called themselves Tanner, Tictac, Targalack, and Tiggit. (The names of Mitt Romney’s other four sons are actually Craig, Ben, Matt, and Josh.)

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"Washington Post": Venezuelan Tycoon Funds Jailed Mormon's Defense

Here is the latest news on Joshua Holt, an LDS returned missionary who has spent 16 months imprisoned in Venezuela. The Washington Post writes, "In the case of Holt, Ruperti has become convinced the American is being held unjustly as a political bargaining chip, people familiar with his involvement say."

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Scottish Mormon in Parliament Talks Theresa May and Europe's Future

LONDON — While the American Steve Kerr made headlines coaching the Golden State Warriors to another NBA title this summer, the Scottish Stephen Kerr made news vigorously backing troubled British Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Archeologists Discover Ancient Church Built Over the Home of New Testament Apostles Peter and Andrew

By LDS Living

Archeologists have uncovered the Church of the Apostles, an ancient church built over the home of New Testament apostles Andrew and Peter.

Deseret Magazine pays tribute to the life of Maj. Brent Taylor—a Latter-day Saint hero

The wall of Maj. Brent Taylor’s quarters in northern Iraq looked much like his living space when serving a mission to Brazil, Deseret Magazine reports. He decorated both with photos of his family, cutouts from religious magazines, and inspirational quotes.

Church Raising Awareness, Providing Support for Latter-day Saint Families Facing Rare Diseases

By Trent Toone

Approximately one in ten Americans are impacted by rare and genetic diseases, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is raising awareness and providing support for families who experience these life-changing conditions.