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Need to know: Monday, August 15, 2016
Man charged with murder in killing of two New York City Muslims
Still no clear motive as double homicide becomes flashpoint in national debate over anti-Islam rhetoric.
The ‘Splainer: Lourdes and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Thousands will gather in this French town today to mark the Feast of the Assumption. But what’s the Assumption anyway?
Church confirms Argentine apparitions as ‘supernatural’
The first apparition was more than 30 years ago. Now a local bishop has declared the visions are genuine.
Woman settles lawsuit, now OK to use ‘8THEIST’ license plate
Previously, the Motor Vehicle Commission said the request was ineligible because it carried “connotations offensive to good taste and decency."
Pope Francis treats homeless to pizza and swim at the beach
A papal representative has been driving the homeless to a beach 25 miles from Rome, and stopping at a local pizzeria on the way.
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Pope Francis meets women rescued from sex trade
ROME (RNS) The surprise visit with 20 women rescued from sexual slavery was another sign of the pontiff's strong stance against human trafficking.
Faith is the reason Olympian Allyson Felix runs
(RNS) For all the Olympic medals and world records, Felix's goal still is the same: 'to be more Christ-like each and every day.'
Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel gives ‘all glory to God’ after historic gold
(RNS) 'All I can say is all glory to God. ... I'm just so blessed,' Manuel told reporters after tying for a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle swim.
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Latest Trump lie: Evangelicals didn’t vote for Romney
At rates greater than or equal to McCain and Bush.
Hillary pitches the Mormons
Will Trump pitch back?
On Trump: What is the word for ‘beyond appalled’?
Grief now seems a more appropriate response than anything else, says David Gushee.
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