Two Mormon Brothers-in-Law Carry Olympic Torch  — Read about what inspired these men to apply to be torchbearers.

Two Mormon Men Assist with “Extreme Makeovers” — Here’s another story of two brothers working to do some good.

Wondering what the inside of an LDS temple looks like? Live near Langley (Vancouver British Columbia)? — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints always holds an open house before the dedication of a new temple. The temple in Langley (the first in British Columbia) will be open for visitors in April. News stories are already talking about the opportunity, here and here. More information on our site about temples can be found here.

More About Haiti — This story isn’t just about Mormons, but about the outpouring of love that has been seen in Haiti as people from all over the world, from all walks of life, from myriad religious backgrounds or no religion at all, have come together to try to help. In the wake of a sobering tragedy, it has been inspiring to see that compassion shown by so many, for so many. Michael Otterson writes:

Despite many differences, everyone at the heart of these operations wants to do what is best for the people in Haiti. There is no other motivation than love and care for their Haitian brothers and sisters. This is pure religion in its simplest and most important form.

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LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson recently met with US President Barack Obama. Read more here. Read the ABC News story here. See another news story, including a brief slideshow of past meetings of Church leaders with US Presidents here. Read the official LDS Newsroom story here.

Read President Obama’s statement about the meeting on the White House website here.

Many other news reports can be found here.

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Learn more about Larry Echohawk, who was recently appointed Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs by President Obama.

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Read about John Huntsman, recently appointed by President Obama as ambassador to China, here, here, and here. Read the text of President Obama naming Huntsman as ambassador  here.

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Noteworthy News Archives

Church publishes a special edition of the Ensign focused on the Savior, Jesus Christ.

President Monson’s daughter gives a glimpse into his life. (Text and video)

President Monson called as 16th president of the Church

President Hinckley’s life and service celebrated at his funeral. (Audio archives available.)

Worldwide Training Broadcast was held on February 9. Archives are available here.

Elder Ballard encourages the use of New Media

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