New oil totals may do more harm in Gulf spill case
New figures suggest oil leaking from the Gulf well may be far higher than earlier estimates. Scientists warn the spill could spread further threatening birds fish and coastal livelihoods from Louisiana to Florida. BP faces higher costs as government estimates rise and vary amid cap and riser pipe changes.]]
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Pope seeks forgiveness as abuse crisis widens
Pope Benedict XVI addressed clerical abuse from St. Peter's Basilica promising to do everything possible to protect children. He apologized to victims at a Mass with 15 000 priests, while critics demand a concrete plan to root out abusing priests, expose complicit bishops, and change Vatican policies.
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Missing in Arkansas floods ends for night at Caddo Gap
Authorities say the search for dozens of missing campers in Caddo Gap Arkansas has ended for the night. State police spokesman Bill Sadler says rescue teams will resume by land and air at daylight Saturday. At least 16 people are confirmed dead. Heavy rainfall and the Little Missouri River surge trapped many campers.
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Florida man guilty of stalking Olympic skater Shawn Johnson
Rob ert O'Ryan of Florida was found guilty by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor of felony stalking burglary and two misdemeanor concealed weapons violations. The verdict deemed him sane at arrest last March after four days of testimony. Johnson testified she feared him and had never met him.
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