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Liberty University: We're complying with virus-related ban
Sarah Rankin, Associated Press | Posted Mar 30th - 12:53pm
Virginia's governor on Monday ordered all higher education institutions to halt any in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic, a move likely directed at Liberty University, which initially declined to stop all on-campus teaching.
Pastor arrested for violating rules amid virus outbreak
Tamara Lush and Chris O'Meara, Associated Press | Posted Mar 30th - 12:45pm
Florida officials have arrested the pastor of a megachurch after detectives say he held two Sunday services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Could Joseph Smith's First Vision have happened 200 years ago last week?
Mary Richards, KSL Newsradio | Posted Mar 29th - 11:03am
Some scholars believe 14-year-old Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, experienced his First Vision 200 years ago this week — on March 26, 1820.
Pizzeria borrows to keep workers on job, spurs donations
Wayne Parry, Associated Press | Posted Mar 29th - 7:04am
This is a story about bosses and their workers, in the dark days of COVID-19. It’s also a story about how one good turn deserves another and yet another.
China sends medical aid to Pakistan to combat virus outbreak
Kathy Gannon, Associated Press | Posted Mar 28th - 3:51am
China sent a plane loaded with medical personnel and supplies Saturday to help Pakistan fight the spread of the coronavirus in one of the world's most populous nations.
The Latest: Michigan executive order restores water service
The Associated Press | Posted Mar 28th - 1:22am
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Saturday requiring communities statewide to restore water service, effectively ending water shutoffs for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic.
Civil rights leader, MLK aide Joseph Lowery dies at 98
The Associated Press | Posted Mar 27th - 10:55pm
The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a veteran civil rights leader who helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and fought against racial discrimination, died Friday, a family statement said. He was 98.
Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98
The Associated Press | Posted Mar 27th - 10:55pm
The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation, lived to see the election of the country’s first black president and echoed the call for “justice to roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream” in America.
Pope prays for 'fragile' humanity needing help in pandemic
Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press | Posted Mar 27th - 12:49pm
Praying in a desolately empty St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis on Friday likened the coronavirus pandemic to a storm laying bare illusions that people can be self-sufficient and instead leaves “all of us fragile and disoriented” and needing each other's help and comfort.
Maine sail-maintenance shop turns to sewing medical masks
Leanne Italie, Associated Press | Posted Mar 27th - 10:05am
On the coast of Maine, Eric Baldwin and his staff of two usually spend their days selling, repairing and washing sails for boats. They transform their surplus sailcloth into tote bags to bring in extra money.
Tell us what general conference means to you
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Mar 27th - 10:02am
We want to know what part of general conference you find most meaningful, or what parts of the events you look forward to most each time they come around.
The Latest: UN says 86 staffers around world reported cases
The Associated Press | Posted Mar 26th - 11:25pm
The United Nations says 86 staff members around the world have reported cases of COVID-19.
How are you responsibly welcoming missionaries home during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Lauren Bennett, KSL.com | Posted Mar 26th - 5:50pm
See all the safe and fun ways people are welcoming a missionary home.
President Nelson issues worldwide invitation to day of fasting and prayer
Graham Dudley, KSL.com | Posted Mar 26th - 5:16pm
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a video Thursday in which he invites all church members, and friends worldwide, to participate in a day of fasting and prayer this Sunday, March 29.
The beat goes on: Locked-down Berlin clubs take party online
Jona Kallgren, Associated Press | Posted Mar 26th - 8:44am
Locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the nightclubs in the German capital have decided to keep the beat going — at least online.
Fears for civil rights mount amid fight against coronavirus
Michael Tarm, Associated Press | Posted Mar 25th - 10:21pm
The orders seem prudent in the bid to thwart the spread of the novel coronavirus: Don't go out, don't gather with others and keep your stores closed. But growing segments of the U.S. population say state and federal governments are trampling on freedoms central to American life in the name of protecting public health.
All Latter-day Saint temples to close amid COVID-19 pandemic
Lauren Bennett, KSL.com | Posted Mar 25th - 7:25pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will close all of its temples starting Wednesday night until further notice in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Florida officials seek arrest for pastor that violated rules
Tamara Lush and Chris O'Meara, Associated Press | Posted Mar 30th - 12:35pm
A Florida sheriff on Monday sought an arrest warrant for the pastor of a megachurch after officials said he held two services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order put in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
