New Hampshire diocese settles to avoid trial over abuse cases
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester reached a settlement with prosecutors, avoiding criminal charges by admitting failures to protect children from abusive priests. The deal includes state oversight of policies, annual audits, and stricter reporting and training, with records released after redactions.
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Priest Shanley to post bail soon in child abuse case
Boston area priest Rev Paul Shanley jailed since May on 10 counts of child rape and six counts of indecent assault and battery will post bail shortly, his attorney told Middlesex District Attorney's office. He is 71, held on $300,000 bail, and expected in court today. The case ties to wider priest abuse allegations and reassignments in the Boston archdiocese.
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Nationwide protests against possible Iraq war sweep the nation
Protesters from Goshen to New York joined vigils, die-ins, and marches against a U S led war on Iraq. More than 100 arrests occurred nationwide, including clergy and veterans, as groups from Mennonites to Gray Panthers voiced opposition and urged relief for Iraq.
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Ohio approves evolution focused science standards
The Ohio state school board voted 18 to 0 to adopt standards that require teaching evolution and allow critique of it while not mandating intelligent design. Tests will cover evolution as the origin of life. districts may still teach other theories, and intelligent design can be explored but not tested.
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Beauprez Wins Colorado 7th District Narrowly After Recount
Republican Bob Beauprez defeats Democrat Mike Feeley by 121 votes in Colorado's newly created 7th District after a recount across three counties. Final totals show Beauprez 81,789 to Feeley 81,668, securing a 229-204 Republican-leaning House split with one Hawaii seat pending.
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