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Latter-day Saint president to visit Asia on next trip

Latter-day Saint president to visit Asia on next trip

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will make his next foreign ministry trip to four Asian countries. The church announced Tuesday that Russell M. Nelson will visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore and Indonesia in November. He plans to meet with government […]

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Thousands show up for free Kanye West “service” in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Thousands of people showed up to an outdoor shopping center in Utah to see rapper Kanye West perform what he calls a worship service. Saturday’s concert was held right before the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its twice-yearly conference in Salt Lake […]

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President Nelson: Be kind to LGBTQ, but don’t forget God’s laws

President Nelson: Be kind to LGBTQ, but don’t forget God’s laws

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints laid out Saturday how the faith intends to navigate its delicate balance of firm opposition to same-sex relationships while being empathetic toward LGTBQ members. People should love everyone no matter their difference, but […]

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The Latest: Protesters urge Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to protect children

The Latest: Protesters urge Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to protect children

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conference (all times local): 2:45 p.m. A leader with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is cautioning people to be aware that Satan tries to tempt them to use their bodies improperly […]

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints women given increased role in 2 key ceremonies

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints women given increased role in 2 key ceremonies

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will allow women to be official “witnesses” at two key ceremonies where they were previously only allowed to observe. The Church, which President Russell M. Nelson describes as having its work “moving forward at an accelerated pace” […]

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Utah launches $2 million suicide prevention campaign

Utah launches $2 million suicide prevention campaign

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah leaders have announced a $2 million suicide prevention campaign to combat a spike in teen suicides throughout the state and encourage residents to prioritize their mental health. Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox announced the three-year campaign Monday alongside other lawmakers, representatives from medical providers and […]

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The Latest: President Nelson Speaks About LGBT Concerns

The Latest: President Nelson Speaks About LGBT Concerns

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The Latest on a speech by the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (all times local): 12:40 p.m. The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ is reaffirming that the religion must stick to its opposition of gay marriage […]

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This photo shows the Utah State Capitol, Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmakers are entering the final day of what has been a relatively quiet 45-day legislative session. By constitutional rule the Legislature must end its session Thursday, which often means the stroke of midnight. Lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on a number of bills, including proposals to change the state's liquor and gun laws, and putting the finishing touches on a roughly $13 billion state budget.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah joins nearly 2 dozen US states spending on Census count

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is the latest of nearly two dozen states across the country that are spending millions of their own money to make sure residents fill out next year’s census form amid fears that undercounting could mean losing federal funding or crucial seats in Congress. The […]

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Latter-day Saints president to speak at church-owned BYU

Latter-day Saints president to speak at church-owned BYU

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is scheduled to deliver a speech Tuesday to students at Brigham Young University. Nelson said in an announcement last week that he will share an “important message” about issues facing young people. It will be […]

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Accused killer in Fallon church shooting competent for trial

Accused killer in Fallon church shooting competent for trial

FALLON, Nev. (AP) — A northern Nevada man accused of a shooting at a rural Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel at Fallon, Nev. that killed one man and wounded another during Sunday services has been ruled competent to stand trial. KOLO-TV reports two psychologists testified Monday in Churchill District […]

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