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RNS-Atheist-Aliens: For atheists, the idea of aliens seems real. Religious people doubt it.
(RNS) — A new survey found that nonreligious Americans are more open to the idea that alien life is out there than their religious neighbors are.  For some atheists, not believing in the idea of creation opens them up to the wonder of the universe and the possibility that other intelligent life is out there. By Bob Smietana. 1,000 words. (category: a)

NEWS BRIEF
RNS-Jackson-Covid: Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline hospitalized with COVID-19
(RNS) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released on Saturday (Aug. 21). By Jack Jenkins. 330 words. (category: a)

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