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LDS Presidential Candidate of Mali Narrowly Escapes Raid by Islamic Extremists

MR says: Friday morning, November 20, gunmen attacked a hotel hosting diplomats in Mali's capital, killing 21 and trapping dozens of others in the building for hours. Latter-day Saint and former presidential candidate for Mali Yeah Samake narrowly missed being in the hotel during the attack.

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Largest Service Project in History of the Church

MR says: With 10,000 Church members and participants from all around the world, this event is set to be the largest service project in Church history.

From the Church

Rabbi Calls LDS Church "A Model for All Religions," Mormon Congregation Attends Jewish Shabbat

Rabbi Steinberg pronounced a blessing upon the Latter-day Saints in attendance at a Jewish Shabbat, saying his congregation will dedicate a space in its new synagogue in honor of the Church as a reminder that its “graciousness, hospitality and kindness are a model for all religions.”

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How Attending Their Son's Wedding at the Temple Converted One Family to the Gospel

After basketball player from SUU was baptized in 2014, he knew his marriage would have an eternal impact, but he didn't expect it to convert his entire family.

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5 Facts About Dedicating Your Home + How to Do It

Our family has been uprooted often, and we consider ourselves nearly nomadic. We have lived in some lovely homes both in the U.S. and abroad. We’ve also lived in a neighbor’s unfinished basement, in apartments too small for us, and in fixer-uppers tainted by buyer’s remorse. Actually, most of our living quarters have been rented. But that’s OK. ALL earthly dwellings are temporary.

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How Elder Quentin L. Cook Got His Name +9 More Stories from His Life

Quentin L. Cook serves as an apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But did you know that the London blitz started the day before he was born, and that his mother named him after the radio announcer who was broadcasting the event? (General Conference talk “Let There Be Light!”). Years later, Quentin served with his mission companion, Jeffrey R. Holland, in the very areas that had been bombed when he was an infant (Liahona article “Elder Quentin L. Cook: A Willing Heart and Mind”). In this biography of Quentin L. Cook, read about his life, family, and love for others.

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Al Fox Carraway's Hilarious Nursery Nativity Video Is Probably the Cutest One Ever

By Katie Lambert

With Christmas just around the corner, some members have probably participated in a real-life Nativity or two this year.

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When Sunday School Derails: 8 Tips to Get Back on Track

Your Gospel Doctrine lesson that began as a study of the Word of Wisdom quickly derails to a debate about whether “hot drinks” means coffee and tea, hot chocolate, or water without ice cubes.

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LDS Church Says Trump's New Executive Order Won't Alter the Church's Current Stance

"We are always grateful for the efforts of leaders to safeguard religious freedom and protect the beliefs and religious exercise of all people. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been and remains committed to political neutrality. Today’s executive order will not affect that longstanding policy,” said LDS Church spokesman Eric Hawkins.

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Elder Oaks Makes National News with Statement on Gay Rights, Religious Liberty

Elder Dallin H. Oaks is making national news for his comment this week about Kim Davis, the county clerk in Kentucky who refused to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples.