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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 5:34 a.m.

Faith & Values

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Cumberland Landing, Va. group of slaves referred to as "contrabands"

Heartbreaking history: Slavery in photos

Historic photos capture the nation's troubled slavery past.

Project Homeless Connect helping hundreds in Northern Nevada

RENO, NV -- Life on the street is a little easier for hundreds of our local homeless. An organized “one-stop shop” really meant a lot to those in need.  More than 900 homeless people are benefiting from the Project Homeless Connect event organized by Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada. Organizers ...

United Way funds VOA to assist area homeless during Winter months

RENO -- A gift was given to homeless people in Northern Nevada as funds were provided to assist them during the Holidays. The United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) Board of Directors has approved $22,000 in funding to Volunteers of America – Northern Nevada (VOA)  to assist ...

Pastors form group dedicated to preserving traditional marriage

From President Obama ordering his Justice Department to avoid enforcing the Defense of Marriage Act to the Democratic Party planning a public endorsement of gay marriage at its convention in Charlotte next month, renewed efforts by those on the left to redefine marriage have many conservative Christians believing that their ...

Our DNA may help decide how nice we are

Are nice people born that way? Partly, a new study suggests, but genes don't tell the whole story. The new research adds to the evidence linking specific genes to kindness and generosity, but these traits were also influenced by views about whether the world was a threatening or non-threatening place. ...

Friday the 13th brings a sense of dread to the superstitious. Both the number 13 & the day of Friday have been considered 'unlucky' for centuries. Combined, it's worse. See more common superstitions.

Photos: Common superstitions & their origins

We've all heard of these common superstitions, or even believe in them. But why do we knock on wood, or throw salt over our shoulders?

NV resident, two-time breast cancer survivor inspires others with love story

Sometimes the most seemingly horrible situations can result in the most beautiful opportunities, two-time breast cancer survivor, Anastacia Faraci can attest to that as she endured some of the most painfully difficult hardships, yet ended up inspiring many with her book To Love, Honor & Cherish, a love story for ...

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