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William J. Kole

Boston, Providence, Warwick
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Author of IN GUNS WE TRUST, @ReligionReport’s 2026 book of the year. Copy editor @axios. Regular contributor @BostonGlobeMag. substack.com/@billkole

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I'm a former AP foreign correspondent who's reported from North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Now based in "The Hub" of the universe, a.k.a. Boston. Most memorable stories: the crash that killed Princess Diana; the death of Pope John Paul II and election of Pope Benedict; the London subway terrorist attacks; and poor Pluto's demotion at a meeting of leading astronomers in Prague.

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A lethal article of faith

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By William J. Kole, Benjamin Dueholm, Douglas F. Ottati, Yolanda Pierce
| Christian Century Verified
One of my starkest memories from my years in Scotland is visiting the town of Dunblane, an idyllic community with a stunning cathedral near a serene river. Robert Louis Stevenson spent time at nearby Ben Gunn’s Cave (the inspiration for Treasure Island), and the surrounding fields with grazing sheep give the impression of a town deeply connected to its roots.
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People Who Are 100+ Years Old Share These "Super-Ager" Brain Traits

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By William J. Kole
| MindBodyGreen Verified
Image by Audrey Shtecinjo / Stocksy November 24, 2025 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Mental decline and dementia don't have to be part of the extreme longevity equation. Researchers call some centenarians and supercentenarians "cognitive super-agers," and a surprising number of people 100 and older share this mental acuity.
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In Guns We Trust: The Unholy Trinity of White Evangelicals, Politics, and Firearms

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By William J. Kole
| Bookshop Org
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with 20% off these select books. Shop here! The Unholy Trinity of White Evangelicals, Politics, and Firearms This title will be released on: Oct 14, 2025 Add to Wishlist Bookshop.org has the highest-rated customer service of any bookstore in the world Description In this unsettling investigation into white evangelicals' fusion of the gospel and guns, veteran journalist William J.
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