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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that it will no longer consider people in same-sex marriages to be apostates. Here, a pride flag flies in front of the Historic Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City as part of a 2015 protest of the church's LGBT policies.

In Major Shift, LDS Church Rolls Back Controversial Policies Toward LGBT Members

"We want to reduce the hate and contention so common today," said LDS President Dallin Oaks. Church doctrine will consider same-sex marriage "a serious transgression" but not apostasy.

Dr. Carlos Gutierrez examines a young girl at a shelter in El Paso that was set up for recent migrants. The girl's mother said her daughter's deep cough arose while the family was in immigration custody.

Makeshift Volunteer Clinics Struggle To Meet Medical Needs At The Border

As recent arrivals to the U.S. are released from detention with health problems ranging from diarrhea to gaping wounds, doctors who are trying to help, with little federal support, feel the strain.

Senators To Consumer Watchdog: Prove You're Protecting Student Borrowers

Several top Democrats sent a stern letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asking for evidence that it's policing the federal student loan industry.

A forest fire is seen raging near buildings in Sokcho, South Korea. South Korea mobilized troops and helicopters to deal with the massive blaze that roared through forests and cities along the eastern coast.

Wildfire Rips Along South Korea's Eastern Coast, Prompting National Emergency

"I escaped from the burning house right after I brought out my dog. I couldn't bring anything else with me," one man says of the rush to flee the fire.

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin gives two thumbs up for U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza in 2018. On Thursday, President Trump announced that he will nominate Carranza to lead the Small Business Administration.

Trump Wants U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza To Lead Small Business Administration

The president says he will nominate Carranza, who served as deputy administrator for the SBA under President George W. Bush, to replace Linda McMahon.

Samuel L. Jackson and Brie Larson share the wonder of some very odd things in <em>Unicorn Store</em>.

Brie Larson's Directorial Debut Glitters With The Charming 'Unicorn Store'

Brie Larson stars opposite Samuel L. Jackson, her Captain Marvel compatriot, in the oddball magical-realism comedy Unicorn Store on Netflix.

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