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Dara Torres

An Olympic swimming medalist who scores in sportsmanship.

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The Amish of Nickel Mines, Pa.

This suffering community showed the world how to forgive.

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Rick Warren on His Saddleback Summit with McCain and Obama

The Purpose-Driven pastor assesses the nominees' performances, knocks Democratic faith outreach, and denies McCain had a leg up.

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Six Surprising Things About Benedict XVI, 'The Puzzling Pope'

David Gibson offers a handy guide for getting to know Pope Benedict XVI.

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How Democrats Lost Their Religion. (It's Not Just the Republicans' Fault.)

Democrats can't win back religious voters without understanding how they lost them. An excerpt from 'The Party Faithful.'

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Jason McElwain

This autistic teen's triumph on a basketball court proved 'if you dream it, you can do it.'

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Rev. Richard Cizik

An evangelical leader who believes that God wants us to save the environment.

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U.S. Missionary Dies in Philippines Raid

Wife wounded but rescued; Filipina hostage also killed.

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Churches in Australia Criticized for 'Jesus Loves Osama' Sign

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Pope Stresses Opposition to Abortion

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