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RNS-Long-Church: Church removes Atlanta shooting suspect from membership, urges ‘no blame’ on victims
(RNS) — The church of the alleged gunman in the fatal shootings of Asian and other Americans in Atlanta-area massage parlors has distanced itself from its member, saying it was “absolutely distraught when we found out that the shooter was a member of our congregation.” By Adelle M. Banks. 650 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Hassan-Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan: Tanzania’s First Female President Takes Office
(RNS)— Kamala Harris take note. A few years after becoming the first female vice president in Tanzanian history, Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in today as the country’s sixth president and the first female leader of East Africa’s largest country. Tanzanians have mixed expectations for their new leader. 750 words. (category: i)
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RNS-Sound-Meditation: Joyful noise or meditative hum, sound resets the mind for faith
(RNS) — Sound can be a powerful spiritual consolation. Sound acts as a tether for the mind in the same way the breath or a mantra is used in other forms of meditation. While sound is used in many traditions, it is deeply embedded in the culture and theology of Eastern religions. By Liz Kineke. 1,285 words. (category: a)