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Mormons Confront Negative Ideas About Their Faith

February 12, 2008 • Mitt Romney's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination triggered unprecedented attention to his Mormon faith. But it wasn't the kind of attention that the church expected. Now, polls show that the faith's image is more negative than Mormons previously thought.

Mormons Confront Negative Ideas About Their Faith

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Election 2008

Mitt Romney Drops Out of GOP Presidential Race

February 7, 2008 • Mitt Romney has announced he is suspending his presidential campaign Thursday, a move that all but cedes the Republican nomination to rival John McCain.

Religion

New Mormon Leader Monson Meets the Press

February 5, 2008 • At an initial news conference, the new leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says he sees no major changes ahead for the Mormon faith. Thomas Monson, 80, did emphasize the church's global reach by naming a German to be the only non-American among the church's highest leaders.

New Mormon Leader Monson Meets the Press

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Thomas Monson Likely to Lead Mormon Faith

January 29, 2008 • Thomas Monson, 80, is the likely successor to Gordon B. Hinckley as president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hinckley died Sunday at age 97. Monson is a veteran administrator and was the right-hand man for Hinckley and two of his predecessors.

Religion

Next Mormon Leader Inherits Church in Spotlight

January 29, 2008 • The leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints won't name a new president and prophet of their Mormon faith until after the funeral of Gordon B. Hinckley, who died Sunday night. The likely successor, 80-year-old Thomas Monson, would inherit a church that is bigger and more scrutinized than ever.

Next Mormon Leader Inherits Church in Spotlight

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Obituaries

Mormon Leader Gordon B. Hinckley Dies at 97

January 28, 2008 • The president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has died after leading millions of Mormon faithful for nearly 13 years. Gordon B. Hinckley was 97. He had spent most of his adult life in the Mormon leadership.

Mormon Leader Gordon B. Hinckley Dies at 97

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Opinion

Repaying a Christmas Favor

December 25, 2007 • Some non-Christians mark Christmas by taking the jobs of Christians for a day, so the observant can spend the holiday with family. This is a tradition in the Berkes family; the favor was paid back this Christmas, when Howard Berkes' mother and stepfather were hospitalized.

Repaying a Christmas Favor

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Election 2008

Romney Seeks to Put the Mormon Question to Rest

December 7, 2007 • Addressing his views on faith in a much-publicized address Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney — a Mormon — chose his words with care. How did evangelicals and others react to the speech?

Romney Seeks to Put the Mormon Question to Rest

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Business

CEO's Resignation Punctuates Turmoil at Red Cross

November 29, 2007 • The resignation of Mark Everson is the latest in a series of troubles for one of the nation's most respected charities. He was the group's eighth chief executive in the past 12 years. Other charities fear the turmoil will hurt holiday giving.

CEO's Resignation Punctuates Turmoil at Red Cross

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The Impact of War

Wounded Soldier's Care Tangled in Military System

September 13, 2007 • After Spc. Ron Hinkle was wounded by an IED blast in Iraq, the Army failed to properly document the brain injury he suffered. That has cost his family tens of thousands of dollars, including special payments reserved for injured soldiers.

Wounded Soldier's Care Tangled in Military System

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The Impact of War

Wounded Soldier's Family Feels Forgotten by Army

September 12, 2007 • Army Spc. Ron Hinkle barely survived an IED blast in Iraq that left him with brain damage. Bad advice from the Army has left him with mounting medical bills. Now he and his family may lose their Colorado ranch.

Wounded Soldier's Family Feels Forgotten by Army

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The Impact of War

Grief Camp Helps Children Cope with War Losses

August 22, 2007 • A nonprofit Washington, D.C.-based group holds grief camps throughout the year for the families of American troops who have died. The children who gathered at the "Good Grief Camp" at Fort Carson, Colo., this month shared their anger, pain, loneliness and loss.

Grief Camp Helps Children Cope with War Losses

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National

Utah Mine Rescue Tests Hope

August 13, 2007 • Rescuers at work for a week since six miners were trapped in a coal mine collapse in Utah still don't know the location or condition of the men. That is challenging the sense of hope in Huntington, Utah. They are set to drill a third hole into the mine.

Utah Mine Rescue Tests Hope

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National

Six Miners Trapped in Collapsed Utah Mine

August 6, 2007 • Six miners have been trapped by a cave-in at a coal mine in Huntington, Utah. Rescue workers are trying to locate the miners, but so far, there has been no contact with them.

Six Miners Trapped in Collapsed Utah Mine

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The Fourth of July

Maine Island Celebrates New Independence

July 4, 2007 • Independence Day has new meaning to the 350 year-round residents of Chebeague Island, Maine. This year, it comes during the islanders' first week of independence, after seceding from the mainland in an effort to preserve their community.

Maine Island Celebrates New Independence

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