Believing athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing faith in elite sport can bring hurdles

It is 100 years since a Scottish runner refused to compete in a Sunday race at the Paris Olympics because of his Christian beliefs. Believing elite athletes say elite sporting…

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Sweden is breaking new ground in parental leave. Grandparents can now be paid to look after their grandchildren

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden passed a groundbreaking new law on Monday that will allow grandparents to step in and take paid parental leave for up to three months during…

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In a proud and troubled British city, voters are wondering if their vote will make a difference

HARTLEPOOL, England - Many politicians have promised change to voters in Hartlepool, a windswept port town in northeast England. For decades, Labour Party officials said they would fight for working…

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