Religion and Faith

DJ Rekha to fuse timeless, modern rhythms at Cedar Cultural Center
An internationally-acclaimed DJ who mixes modern sounds with India's centuries-old bhangra rhythm will help the Ragamala Dance Company celebrate its 23rd birthday Saturday.
A federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday rejected efforts to have a video about clergy sex abuse played in parishes throughout the Twin Cities archdiocese.
S.C. House debates removing Confederate flag from Capitol grounds
The idea of removing the Confederate battle flag from a prominent place in front of the Statehouse gets a crucial test Wednesday.
Attorney releases more names of priests accused of sex abuse
The men served in the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and worked in various parishes and organizations in Minnesota. Five of the men are dead, and the other two men are no longer priests.
Running during Ramadan: Mohammad Zafar
Mohammad Zafar started a mile-a-day running club for the holy month of Ramadan, a time when Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunup to sundown.
Buddhist monk and cell biologist Matthieu Ricard's study shows how compassionate meditation and focusing on the well-being of others can physically alter your mind, as well as the world.
Obama delivers eulogy at funeral for slain Charleston pastor
The president, who led those mourners in a rendition of "Amazing Grace," said the alleged killer failed in his effort to "terrorize and oppress."