Any evidence pointing to whether Jesus was married or had a female disciple could have ripple effects in current debates over the role of women in the church.
September 2012
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Bill Gates still richest American by far
The rich mainly got richer in 2012, with net worth rising for 241 members of the Forbes 400 list and shrinking for only 66.
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Polls show King’s lead is shrinking in Senate race
His 25-percentage-point lead in June appears to be cut in half as Republican ads erode the independent’s support.
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Power back for most Mainers who lost service during storm
More than 90 percent of customers, who lost power have it restored by 5 p.m.
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Hiker safe after ‘Herculean’ rescue in NH mountains
Facing wind gusts of 80 mph and swollen rivers and streams, rescuers were able to carry the injured man to safety early this morning.
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Maine man charged with bilking friends of almost $1M
The FBI says Garrett Denniston, 62, persuaded at least five victims to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in his business dealings, guaranteeing them high yields for their money.
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Senate candidate King announces endorsements
Several groups, including firefighters and nurses, have endorsed the independent former governor in the U.S. Senate race.
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US home sales jump to highest since May 2010
The report comes amid other signs of steady progress in the housing market after years of stagnation.
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Faith leaders to talk about same-sex marriage today
The Religious Coalition Against Discrimination and Catholics for Marriage Equality will be at the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland at 2 p.m. to talk about the right of clergy to refuse to perform gay marriages.
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US seafood catch reaches 17-year high
Maine fishermen had the third most valuable harvest, only beaten by Alaska and Massachusetts.