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Houses Of Worship Struggle To Balance Security And Belief In Wake Of Violence

Fellowship of Wildwood, a Baptist church in west St. Louis County, allows certain trained congregants to carry weapons. Church leaders say their volunteer security team helps provide peace of mind to the congregation. Shahla Farzan/KWMU hide caption

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Houses Of Worship Struggle To Balance Security And Belief In Wake Of Violence

Violence at houses of worship in recent years has congregational leaders adding security. But the move is sometimes at odds with their beliefs and their missions to the communities they serve.

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Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Gear Up For Nevada Caucuses

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Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Gear Up For Nevada Caucuses

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Asia

Americans Recount Experience Aboard Quarantined Cruise Ship In Japan

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Americans Recount Experience Aboard Quarantined Cruise Ship In Japan

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Environment

Virginia Offers New Plan To Protect Migratory Birds After Federal Rollback

by Sandy Hausman

Virginia Offers New Plan To Protect Migratory Birds After Federal Rollback

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Politics

Is America's 2-Party System Fracturing?

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Is America's 2-Party System Fracturing?

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National

After U.S. And Taliban Agree To Reduce Violence, Afghan Americans Wonder What's Next

by Sara Hossaini

After U.S. And Taliban Agree To Reduce Violence, Afghan Americans Wonder What's Next

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Education

One Woman's Quest To Preserve The Radio Archives At Historically Black Colleges

by Sophia Alvarez Boyd

One Woman's Quest To Preserve The Radio Archives At Historically Black Colleges

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Asia

Pakistani Students In Wuhan Say Pakistan Won't Evacuate Them For Political Reasons

by Diaa Hadid

Pakistani Students In Wuhan Say Pakistan Won't Evacuate Them For Political Reasons

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Sunday Puzzle: Double-L Phrases

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Double-L Phrases

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Health

Baby Sleep Expert Shares Tips For Keeping Babies Safe While Sleeping

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Baby Sleep Expert Shares Tips For Keeping Babies Safe While Sleeping

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Arts & Life

In A Paramount Pictures Backlot, Latino Artists Showcase Work On Representation

by Mandalit del Barco

In A Paramount Pictures Backlot, Latino Artists Showcase Work On Representation

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How COVID-19 Kills: The New Coronavirus Disease Can Take A Deadly Turn

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How COVID-19 Kills: The New Coronavirus Disease Can Take A Deadly Turn

by Maria Godoy

How COVID-19 Kills: The New Coronavirus Disease Can Take A Deadly Turn

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Politics

Culinary Workers Union Officer Discusses Decision Not To Endorse 2020 Candidate

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Culinary Workers Union Officer Discusses Decision Not To Endorse 2020 Candidate

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Strange News

Peacocks In Miami Will Be Relocated After Terrorizing Residents, Officials Say

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Peacocks In Miami Will Be Relocated After Terrorizing Residents, Officials Say

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Africa

In Kenya, A Rise In Attacks By Islamist Al-Shabab Insurgents

by Eyder Peralta

In Kenya, A Rise In Attacks By Islamist Al-Shabab Insurgents

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Environment

Scientists Fear Sheer Size Of Australia Bushfires Will Slow Ecological Recovery

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Scientists Fear Sheer Size Of Australia Bushfires Will Slow Ecological Recovery

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Environment

EPA Announces Cleanup Deal For One Of The Biggest Superfund Sites In The U.S.

by Nora Saks

EPA Announces Cleanup Deal For One Of The Biggest Superfund Sites In The U.S.

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Technology

Plans To Develop High-Tech 'Smart City' In Toronto Met With Resistance

by David McGuffin

Plans To Develop High-Tech 'Smart City' In Toronto Met With Resistance

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Media

Some Newsrooms Are Rethinking Their Approach To Publishing Mugshots

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Some Newsrooms Are Rethinking Their Approach To Publishing Mugshots

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Religion

Houses Of Worship Struggle To Balance Security And Belief In Wake Of Violence

by Shahla Farzan

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19th Amendment, 19 Women: NY Philharmonic's 2020 Program Celebrates Suffragists

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19th Amendment, 19 Women: NY Philharmonic's 2020 Program Celebrates Suffragists

by Jeff Lunden

19th Amendment, 19 Women: NY Philharmonic's 2020 Program Celebrates Suffragists

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