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A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US
SUMMARY: A New Jersey Catholic diocese outside Philadelphia has agreed to pay $180 million in a clergy sexual abuse settlement, the latest in a church scandal set off more than two decades ago. The Camden diocese, like others nationwide, filed for bankruptcy amid a torrent of lawsuits after the statute of limitations was relaxed. Other large clergy abuse settlements reached by the Catholic Church in the U.S. included $880 million in Los Angeles, $230 million in New Orleans and roughly $80 million in Boston and Philadelphia.
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DC mayor declares emergency, asks President Trump for help on sewage spill on the Potomac
SUMMARY: Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared an emergency and requested that President Donald Trump provide federal resources to help the city fight a sewage system leak that has dumped millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in its early stages. The local declaration on Wednesday is asking the president to issue a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration. “Our number one priority is the district, and that we’re going to utilize all resources, local, federal, and regional, or otherwise, to support operations of the district and what’s best for district residents,” said DC Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah in announcing the mayor’s action.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/DCmayordeclaresemergencyasksPresidentTrumpforhelponsewagespillonthePotomac/d75634a6eb7407651b6cf1a8a735a655/text——————————
Governors arrive in Washington eager to push past Trump's partisan grip
SUMMARY: Governors are arriving in Washington for an annual gathering that has traditionally been a show of bipartisanship. But President Donald Trump has disrupted norms by not inviting all governors to meetings at the White House. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, joined Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, both Republicans, in opening this year’s National Governors Association on a panel where they emphasized bipartisanship regardless of Trump's actions. The break with tradition reflects Trump’s broader approach in his second term. He has taken a confrontational stance toward some state leaders, withholding federal funds from states that draw his ire and deploying federal troops to cities over the objections of local officials.
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Gov. Wes Moore on Trump: 'I pray for him and I just feel bad for him'
SUMMARY: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pushing back on President Donald Trump while trying to rally Democrats in his state around a mid-decade redistricting fight. On Wednesday, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries visited Annapolis as Moore pushed state lawmakers for a straight vote on new maps. Moore says Trump prompted the issue by urging states to redraw districts. Trump, meanwhile, has been stepping up attacks on Moore, blocking him from a White House dinner and blaming him for a Potomac River sewage spill. Moore notes the sewage pipe sits in Washington, D.C., on federal land.
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New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180 million settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegations
SUMMARY: A New Jersey Catholic diocese this week agreed to a $180 million settlement to resolve allegations of clergy sexual abuse, a figure far exceeding agreements in some large dioceses though still dwarfed by other massive settlements. Bishop Joseph Williams of the Diocese of Camden, covering southern New Jersey and its Philadelphia suburbs, announced the settlement Tuesday in a letter. Greg Gianforcaro, one of the attorneys representing victims suing the diocese, credited survivors’ persistence in reaching the agreement. The New Jersey settlement agreement is more than the roughly $80 million settlements in Boston and Philadelphia. In 2024, the Los Angeles Archdiocese agreed to an $880 million payment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/NewJerseyCatholicdioceseagreestomillionsettlementofclergysexualabuseallegations/1fcfc715b294acc84e63e36763784426/text——————————
A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US
SUMMARY: A New Jersey Catholic diocese outside Philadelphia has agreed to pay $180 million in a clergy sexual abuse settlement, the latest in a church scandal set off more than two decades ago. The Camden diocese, like others nationwide, filed for bankruptcy amid a torrent of lawsuits after the statute of limitations was relaxed. Other large clergy abuse settlements reached by the Catholic Church in the U.S. included $880 million in Los Angeles, $230 million in New Orleans and roughly $80 million in Boston and Philadelphia.
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A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US
SUMMARY: A New Jersey Catholic diocese outside Philadelphia has agreed to pay $180 million in a clergy sexual abuse settlement, the latest in a church scandal set off more than two decades ago. The Camden diocese, like others nationwide, filed for bankruptcy amid a torrent of lawsuits after the statute of limitations was relaxed. Other large clergy abuse settlements reached by the Catholic Church in the U.S. included $880 million in Los Angeles, $230 million in New Orleans and roughly $80 million in Boston and Philadelphia.
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Alcoa pays Australian feds $36 million for ‘unlawful’ forest clearing
SUMMARY: Pittsburgh-based Alcoa has agreed to pay Australia a $36 million settlement after regulators say the company cleared endangered forest without approvals between 2019 to 2025. Senator Murray Watt is Australia’s environment and water minister. He says the payment settles a longstanding question of whether Alcoa should enjoy exemptions from federal environmental processes. Alcoa says it has followed the law, but it made the payment to acknowledge past clearing. The company mines the raw ingredient for aluminum, called bauxite, in the Northern Jarrah forest near Perth. Alcoa President and CEO William F. Oplinger says he welcomes transitioning approvals to a contemporary assessment process.
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US judge sets Friday deadline for Trump administration to restore slavery exhibit in Philadelphia
SUMMARY: The Trump administration will appeal a federal judge’s order to restore a Philadelphia exhibit on the nine people enslaved by George Washington at his former home on Independence Mall. The Justice Department insists the administration alone can decide what stories are told at National Park Service properties. The city and other supporters of the exhibit filed a lawsuit after Park Service workers last month abruptly removed exhibits from the site. U.S. Senior Judge Cynthia Rufe, an appointee of Republican President George W. Bush, on Wednesday ordered the materials to be restored by Friday. She also compared President Donald Trump's administration to the totalitarian regime in George Orwell's dystopian novel “1984."
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Moore's 27 lead Western Kentucky past Delaware 88-87 in OT
SUMMARY: Teagan Moore led the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with 27 points and Ryan Myers made the winning free throws with 0.9 seconds left in overtime as the Hilltoppers knocked off the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 88-87. The Hilltoppers improved to 15-11 with the win and the Fightin' Blue Hens fell to 9-17.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/MooresleadWesternKentuckypastDelawareinOT/10be4563d7d24da1a66d9ad7c9314c57/text——————————
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New Ravens OC Declan Doyle praises Lamar Jackson's 'hunger to learn' and seeks consistency from QB
SUMMARY: Declan Doyle takes over the Ravens' offense and makes Lamar Jackson his top project as Baltimore resets its coaching staff. On Wednesday, Doyle says a long video call with Jackson helped seal the job. Doyle comes from a year in Chicago, where he helped Caleb Williams post big passing numbers and reach the postseason. In Baltimore, Doyle will call plays and try to make Jackson more consistent in the scripted offense. Jackson’s passing and rushing totals dipped last season and the Ravens miss the playoffs. Head coach Jesse Minter also introduced defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr.
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Benigni has 25 as Navy defeats Lehigh 72-49
SUMMARY: Led by Austin Benigni's 25 points, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 72-49 on Wednesday. The Midshipmen moved to 22-6 with the win and the Mountain Hawks fell to 12-16.
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Holloway scores 17 as Army downs Loyola (MD) 87-77
SUMMARY: Jacen Holloway scored 17 points off of the bench to lead the Army Black Knights over the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds 87-77 on Wednesday. The Black Knights improved to 11-17 with the win and the Greyhounds fell to 11-17.
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Opening of New York City FC's Etihad Park pushed back a half-season to summer of 2027
SUMMARY: New York City FC delayed the opening of its new Etihad Park stadium, pushing it back by about half a season. The team says the 25,000-seat venue next to Citi Field now opens in summer 2027. The team had targeted the 2027 season after breaking ground in December 2024. The shift lines up with Major League Soccer’s move to a summer-to-spring calendar. MLS also plans a shortened 2027 transition season with a 14-game schedule and playoffs. NYCFC will keep playing most home games at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field. The new stadium also hosts Olympic soccer in 2028.
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Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll working with Cam Ward a year after Giants' interest in QB
SUMMARY: Brian Daboll was recently hired as the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator and he says developing quarterback Cam Ward sits at the center of the job. On Wednesday, Daboll said Ward helped convince him to take the role on new head coach Robert Saleh's staff. He says he built a relationship with Ward during the pre-draft process while he was with the Giants. Daboll has already studied Ward’s college film and is still shaping an approach that fits him. The Titans also introduced defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who reunited with Saleh.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/TitansoffensivecoordinatorBrianDabollworkingwithCamWardayearafterGiantsinterestinQB/692c2768bad109136189654a468e37ea/text——————————
Francis scores 22 points, Rutgers rolls past Penn State 85-72
SUMMARY: Tariq Francis had 22 points and seven assists, and Rutgers led the entire game in an 85-72 victory over Penn State on Wednesday, the Scarlet Knights’ first road win of the season.
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DePaul earns 69-57 win against Seton Hall
SUMMARY: Led by NJ Benson's 21 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 69-57. The Blue Demons improved to 14-12 with the victory and the Pirates fell to 18-9.
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Olympics are 'family business' for U.S. brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes
SUMMARY: Jack Hughes and brother Quinn have been the best players for the U.S. at the Olympics. Jack has four points in four games after just one assist at the 4 Nations Face-Off a year ago. Quinn missed that NHL-run international tournament and in Milan has shown exactly what the Americans were missing. The smooth-skating, playmaking defenseman is tied with captain Auston Matthews for the team lead in scoring with six points. Quinn Hughes also scored the overtime winner against Sweden to send the U.S. to the semifinals, a victory away from playing for gold.
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Embiid is hurt again for the 76ers and will miss game vs. Atlanta due to a sore right shin
SUMMARY: Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the 76ers’ game against Atlanta on Thursday night. The Sixers said Embiid experienced the soreness while participating in a right knee injury management program over the break. Embiid consulted with doctors and has received daily treatment, while progressing through on-court work and strength and conditioning. Embiid will be evaluated again ahead of the Sixers’ back-to-back road games, Saturday at New Orleans and Sunday at Minnesota.
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Sidney Crosby injured in Canada's game vs. Czechia at Olympics and status unclear for semifinals
SUMMARY: Sidney Crosby left Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal game against Czechia in the second period because of injury, did not return and his status for the rest of the tournament is uncertain. Crosby’s right leg appeared to buckle when bracing for contact on a big hit from Czechia defenseman Radko Gudas a few minutes into the second. Laboring as he stayed on the ice, Crosby got crunched into the boards by Gudas and Martin Necas and then left after shaking his right leg and wincing. Crosby spoke to players at the second intermission, and Canada rallied to tie it and win in overtime.
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Francis scores 22 points, Rutgers rolls past Penn State 85-72
SUMMARY: Tariq Francis had 22 points and seven assists, and Rutgers led the entire game in an 85-72 victory over Penn State on Wednesday, the Scarlet Knights’ first road win of the season.
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Pettit scores 19 off bench, Lafayette downs Holy Cross 86-83
SUMMARY: Ryan Pettit scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead the Lafayette Leopards over the Holy Cross Crusaders 86-83 on Wednesday. The Leopards are now 9-19 on the season, while the Crusaders moved to 9-19.
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Cowboys say hello to Christian Parker and hope he can turn around a dismal defense
SUMMARY: New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker remembers meeting coach Brian Schottenheimer, a very quick hello a few years ago during training camp. That was news to Schottenheimer, but that's not to say the Dallas coach wasn't aware of the coach he away from NFC East rival Philadelphia. Schottenheimer said Parker had been “in his notebook.” The Cowboys hired Parker to replace the fired Matt Eberflus. Dallas gave up the most points with the fewest interceptions in franchise history in Eberflus' only season.
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Fudd and Strong power No. 1 UConn to an 83-69 win over Villanova as win streak reaches 44 games
SUMMARY: Azzi Fudd helped lead a second-half comeback and finished with 25 points, and Sarah Strong scored 21 despite early foul trouble as No. 1 UConn outlasted Villanova 83-69 on Wednesday night. The Huskies (28-0, 17-0 Big East) have won 44 consecutive games since last losing 80-76 at Tennessee on Feb. 6 of last year. They ran their winning streak against conference opponents to 64 games, including regular-season and Big East Tournament contests. UConn had its problems containing speedy Villanova sophomore guard Jasmine Bascoe, who led the Wildcats with 26 points.
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Benigni has 25 as Navy defeats Lehigh 72-49
SUMMARY: Led by Austin Benigni's 25 points, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 72-49 on Wednesday. The Midshipmen moved to 22-6 with the win and the Mountain Hawks fell to 12-16.
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Saint Joseph's (PA) defeats Saint Bonaventure 71-65
SUMMARY: Led by Derek Simpson's 23 points, the Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks defeated the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies 71-65 on Wednesday. The Hawks improved to 16-10 with the victory and the Bonnies fell to 14-12.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/SaintJosephsPAdefeatsSaintBonaventure/71dc86daccd8406fbfb0aecac9f3a5d5/text——————————
Westry's 24 help UAB beat Temple 76-71
SUMMARY: Led by Chance Westry's 24 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Temple Owls 76-71 on Wednesday. The Blazers improved to 17-10 with the victory and the Owls fell to 15-11.
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Canada is not ruling out Sidney Crosby for its semifinal or the rest of the Olympics
SUMMARY: Sidney Crosby has not been ruled out for Canada's semifinal game against Finland at the Olympics on Friday after leaving the quarterfinals with an apparent right-leg injury. He did not take part in an optional practice Thursday. Coach Jon Cooper said Crosby was seeing the best doctors as the determination was being made for whether the 38-year-old captain would be able to play. Crosby's right knee buckled when he was bracing for a hit from Czechia's Radko Gudas five minutes into the second period of the teams' game Wednesday night. Sam Bennett figures to return to the lineup if Crosby does not play.
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