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Pope Francis calls for ‘concrete and effective measures’ at historic sex abuse summit

Thursday, February 21

Birute/iStock(ROME) -- On the first day of a historic conference that’s likely to become a defining moment of his papacy, Pope Francis appeared prepared to tackle the excruciating, decades-long epidemic of child sex abuse... Read More.

Sex abuse summit in Vatican comes amid growing number of investigations of Catholic priests in the US

Thursday, February 21

Hornet83/iStock(ROME) -- The meeting of Catholic leadership in the Vatican to address clerical sex abuse comes amid a busy and controversial time for the church within the United States.There are now at least... Read More.

US Coast Guard lieutenant accused of being a domestic terrorist appears in court for first time

Thursday, February 21

Tamilisa Miner/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- A man allegedly caught researching acts of domestic terrorism and amassing more than a dozen firearms will spend at least two weeks in federal custody, a Maryland federal judge decided on... Read More.

DOJ and SEC are investigating Johnson & Johnson over asbestos-related claims in its baby powder

Thursday, February 21

Wachiwit/iStock(NEW YORK) -- The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating Johnson & Johnson regarding alleged asbestos contamination in its baby powder.The New Jersey-based pharmaceuticals and consumer goods giant said... Read More.

Four women who look alike discover they’re sisters after DNA test: Report

Thursday, February 21

Gio_tto/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Four women who were drawn to each other because of how similar they look have discovered they are sisters through DNA testing.Shannon Holley Nicoll, 49, and Rachelle Arthur Dyer,... Read More.

World’s largest bee photographed after vanishing for decades

Thursday, February 21

Sushaaa/iStock(NEW YORK) -- A photographer on a quest to capture an image of the elusive world's largest bee found success while retracing the steps of famous anthropologist Alfred Russel Wallace, who jointly published some... Read More.

Ahead of weeklong testimony marathon, Michael Cohen appears on Capitol Hill

Thursday, February 21

Drew Angerer/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Michael Cohen, former personal attorney and long-time fixer to President Donald Trump, appeared on Capitol Hill Thursday for closed-door meetings with the Senate Intelligence Committee, ahead of hearings before various... Read More.

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Pope Francis calls for ‘concrete and effective measures’ at historic sex abuse summit

Sex abuse summit in Vatican comes amid growing number of investigations of Catholic priests in the US

US Coast Guard lieutenant accused of being a domestic terrorist appears in court for first time

DOJ and SEC are investigating Johnson & Johnson over asbestos-related claims in its baby powder

Four women who look alike discover they’re sisters after DNA test: Report

World’s largest bee photographed after vanishing for decades

Ahead of weeklong testimony marathon, Michael Cohen appears on Capitol Hill

How the other half shivs: $13,500 “Axe-throwing experience” part of this year’s Oscars gift bag bonanza

Wave of teachers’ strikes sweeping nation reaches Oakland, California

El Chapo conviction cast into doubt after juror says panelists repeatedly violated judge’s orders