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Catholic church leader sentenced to prison for cover up of child sex-abuseMonsignor William Lynn, who handled child sexual assault complaints in Philadelphia from 1992 to 2004, was convicted of child endangerment and sentenced to 3-to-6 years in prison. The judge said Lynn "enabled monsters in clerical garb ... to destroy the souls of children."
Colorado shooting: Columbine survivors reach out to help Aurora survivorsColorado shooting: Columbine students who survived what in 1999 attack are reaching out, on Facebook and by phone, to those families of victims and survivors of the Aurora theater shooting.
US to impose huge reforms on New Orleans police departmentThe reforms Eric Holder will announce are expected to be some of the broadest and strictest ever imposed on a police department.
James Holmes: Will Colorado shooting suspect face death penalty?James Holmes is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, and the prosecutor is considering the death penalty for the only suspect in the Colorado movie theater shooting that left 12 dead and 58 wounded.
'Dark Knight' arrests in three separate incidents after Colorado shootingA Maine man was arrested after watching 'The Dark Knight Rises' and he said was going to shoot a former employer. In California, a man was arrested at a showing of 'Dark Knight' when he made a threat.
- N.Y. house explosion leaves six hurt, one missing
The Buffalo News reports that Tuesday morning's explosion occurred at a home in the rural Niagara County town of Wilson, on Lake Ontario 30 miles north of Buffalo.
- Plane towing marriage proposal crashes in R.I., pilot ok
The Coast Guard says the pilot was found at about 4 p.m. Monday by a good Samaritan about 3 miles south of Ninigret Pond.
Colorado shooting suspect appeared groggy in courtJames Eagan Holmes, the man accused of killing 12 people in a movie theater in Colorado last week, appeared in court with orange hair, looking fatigued. Police are still searching for a motive in the case.
Biden speech avoids politics, expressess sympathy for Colo. shooting victimsIn a speech at the annual convention of the National Association of Police Organizations, Biden recounted the actions of multiple individuals who put themselves in harm's way to help others inside the theater.
Sen. Scott Brown's new web ad attempts to tie Warren to ObamaThe ad, titled 'Let America Be America Again,' concludes with Brown pledging to never 'demonize' business leaders and business owners for their work.
World gets first look at James Holmes, suspect in Colorado shootingJames Holmes, wide-eyed and unshaven, his head bobbing slightly, appeared not to speak during the brief hearing. He will be formally charged next Monday.
Campaigns resume attacks after pause for Colorado shootingBoth campaigns were keeping their largely negative television advertisements off the air in Colorado, a key battleground state in the November election.
Romney's Mass. immigration record mixedRomney's varied record on immigration after being elected governor in 2002 could help shed light on how he'd tackle the issue if he becomes president.
Bloomberg pushes candidates for specific gun-control planBloomberg said Monday it is incumbent on President Barack Obama and GOP candidate Mitt Romney to address the issue 'specifically — not in just broad terms.'
Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes was an 'unusually bad intern'James Holmes was an academic achiever, but there were hints of a troubled young man. John Jacobson, Holmes' supervisor at Salk Institute described him as "oddly stubborn.' A Colorado gun club rejected him after hearing his 'guttural rambling' on a voice message.
Penn State wins vacated from '98-11, fined $60MOther sanctions include a four-year ban on bowl games, the loss of 20 scholarships per year over four years and five years' probation.
Colorado shooting suspect: What are the charges against James Holmes?Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes will make his first court appearance Monday. New evidence: Holmes received 50 packages in the four months prior to the shooting at a Colorado movie theater.
Cattle herds dwindle in droughtWith ranchers struggling, this summer's count of US cattle saw the lowest numbers since 1973.
Uniformed troops march in gay pride paradeThe Defense Department allowed dozens of service members to march in in uniform in San Diego's gay pride parade.
Colorado shooting: Bomb squads disarm suspect's booby-trapped apartmentWith the help of a robot, Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes’ booby-trapped apartment has been largely disarmed. Authorities say he planned to kill whoever entered – most likely a first responder. Also Saturday, those killed in the theater attack began to be publicly identified.
