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Why a former atheist professor now believes faith is for smart people
Holly Ordway, a college professor in Houston, no longer believes atheists are smarter than Christians. Her latest book: “Not God's Type: An Atheist Academic Lays Down Her Arms.”

A silver rush built Nelson, British Columbia. It still has polish.
With over 350 buildings lovingly restored, the city of Nelson boasts on its website that some call it “the prettiest small town in Canada.”

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First LookNew York governor’s aide, Linda Sun, arrested on charges of ties to Chinese government
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was arrested the morning of Sept. 3 along with her husband at their home on Long Island. Prosecutors say Ms. Sun pushed China’s priorities, among other infractions.