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For the first time, a Mormon is leading the GOP ticket. The vast majority of Mormons identify as Republican or conservative, according to Pew Research Center. But some Mormon Democrats say their numbers are growing. Host Michel Martin speaks with a roundtable of Mormons who find inspiration in their faith for liberal political positions.

Because of weather, campaign organizers moved Obama's acceptance speech from an open-air stadium to an arena.

A man who gained national attention for his story of growing up with lesbian mothers is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. Zach Wahls says he wants to send the message that kids who grow up in families like his turn out just fine.

Images taken by an orbiting satellite and by the rover itself offer fascinating views.

Chan Marshall's songs have traditionally been sad and sparse, pecked out on piano or guitar. Sun, her first collection of new songs since 2006, takes a different approach.

Football icon Art Modell has died. Modell was hero to Baltimore Ravens fans because as owner of that NFL team he brought them a Superbowl. But it's a different story in Cleveland, where Browns fans vilify him for moving the team to Baltimore after a dispute with Cleveland political leaders.

Fri. 9/7 11a: Over the years, Native American headdresses have made their appearance outside of the curios shops of the Southwest and into costume shops…

Despite predictions of the Occupy movement's resurgence, their presence in Tampa and Charlotte has been muted. But the themes they highlighted over the fall have made it to the stage.

As Syrians flee war in their homeland, many come to Lebanon, which has not built tent cities as other countries in the region have. Some Syrians are taking up residence in Palestinian refugee camps that have existed for more than six decades.

The Paralympic Games wrap up in London this weekend. Athletes with a range of disabilities from more than 160 countries have participated in the biggest competition since the Paralympics began in 1960. Host Michel Martin speaks with wheelchair sprinter Anjali Forber-Pratt of Team USA.