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Русский The Buddhist temple Zōjōji is a treasure-trove of history nestled in the heart of Tokyo. Founded in 1393 by the priest Shōsō as a center of Jōdo Buddhism, during the Edo period (1603–1868), it was the family temple of the ruling Tokugawa clan. Today, visitors can tour the final resting place of several shōguns along with the temple’s impressive collection of historic artifacts. Zōjōji retains its importance for followers of the Pure Land sect, but also attracts sightseers and photographers who come to admire the contrasting scene of temple buildings and Tokyo Tower,...

Cougars in the pros: Yoeli Childs scores first NBA points The NBA preseason is underway, and former BYU Men’s Basketball star Yoeli Childs scored his first points for the Washington Wizards. Follow along with us week by week as we share notable stats and stories from BYU alumni in the pros. Basketball Yoeli Childs got his first taste of professional basketball in an NBA preseason game between his Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 13. Childs played seven minutes in the fourth quarter and put up three points and five rebounds, including a put-back to give Washington a late lead...