Milwaukee Archdiocese Settles Abuse Cases for $21 MillionThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee said Tuesday that it will pay $21 million to more than 300 victims of clergy abuse in a settlement that would end a four-year bankruptcy proceeding.
Camp Shelby Shots Fired: The LatestThe latest on the search for two men who authorities say shot at soldiers training at Camp Shelby in Mississippi.
Westin Hotel Project Officially BeginsAnnounced in late 2011, the 205-room Westin hotel is a $60-million project that drew public money with the help of government agencies.
'Fire Sale' On Fossil Fuels: Energy Prices Near 10-Year LowsNEW YORK (AP) — These days it seems whatever can be burned to power a car, heat a home, make electricity or ship people and goods around the globe is being sold at bargain basement prices.
Mormon Church to Release More Documents from FounderThe Mormon church is taking another step in its push to be more transparent, and is releasing more historical documents that shed light on how Joseph Smith formed the religion.
More Fights Ahead on Planned Parenthood After Senate VoteIn the aftermath of the Senate's derailing of Republican legislation halting federal dollars for Planned Parenthood, one thing seems clear: Many on both sides think they can ring up gains from the battle.
Holmes Jury Keeps Execution as Option as Sentencing AdvancesJurors on Monday moved one step closer toward sentencing James Holmes to death for his Colorado movie theater attack, taking less than three hours to reject arguments that the former neuroscience student's mental illness means he should not die.
Prosecutor: White Officer Panicked Before Shooting Black ManA white Charlotte police officer on trial for the on-duty killing of a black man panicked and didn't identify himself or give any commands before shooting 12 times at the agitated man seeking help in an unfamiliar neighborhood after a …
Dem Primary Races Could Make Election Day InterestingWhile pundits predict depressed turnout in tomorrow's statewide primary elections, a few Democratic legislative and county races might pique voter interest enough for Hinds County to prove prognosticators wrong.
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