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Cremation Plan for Late Kenyan Politician Stirs Debate on Faith and Culture

Cremation Plan for Late Kenyan Politician Stirs Debate on Faith and Culture
Kenneth Matiba, a popular politician in Kenya who died last week, will be cremated this week — a plan that has set off a debate in this mostly Christian country, where many view the practice as contrary to their faith and African culture.

Zuckerberg Theater on Capitol Hill: Facebook and Us

Zuckerberg Theater on Capitol Hill: Facebook and Us
Last week, the Senate and the House grilled Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook’s use of data. Maybe someone else should have been on the hot seat, too.

A Description of Grace Your Soul Needs Today

A Description of Grace Your Soul Needs Today
We live in a culture that separates everyone into two categories: winners and losers.

See You at the Wilberforce Weekend: Calling, Creating, Confronting, Caring

See You at the Wilberforce Weekend: Calling, Creating, Confronting, Caring
I’ve got four good reasons for you to consider attending the Wilberforce Weekend. And they all begin with the letter “c.”

Down Syndrome Child is Gerber’s 'Spokesbaby of the Year'

Down Syndrome Child is Gerber’s 'Spokesbaby of the Year'
Lucas Warren is eighteen months old and lives in Dalton, Georgia. He was chosen this week to be Gerber’s new “Spokesbaby of the year.” Lucas was selected from more than 140,000 entries in the company’s photo search contest. He is the first child with Down syndrome to be chosen.