Kansas City diocese to settle sex abuse claims for $9.95 million
(Reuters) – The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has agreed to pay $9.95 million to settle all outstanding sexual abuse claims against its priests in a bid to close a long-running scandal.
Feminist blogger Sarkeesian cancels Utah speech after threat
(Reuters) – A Canadian-American feminist, media critic and blogger has canceled a speech she was due to give at Utah State University after an email threat was sent to the school, the university said late on Tuesday.
U.S. sets up rapid-response Ebola team; Dallas nurse improves
DALLAS (Reuters) – The United States is establishing a rapid-response team to help hospitals “within hours” whenever there is a case of Ebola, the top doctor leading the fight against the deadly virus said on Tuesday.
Family of homeless preacher awarded $4.6 million in Denver jail death
DENVER (Reuters) – The family of a homeless street preacher who died in a Denver county jail was awarded $4.6 million on Tuesday by a federal jury who found five sheriff’s deputies used excessive force to subdue the U.S. Army veteran.
Supreme Court blocks Texas abortion restrictions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked certain restrictions on abortion contained in a Texas state law that abortion rights groups said would have forced all but a handful of clinics to shut down in the state of 26 million peo…
Police say tests show teen shot by St. Louis officer had gun residue on hands
St. Louis (Reuters) – A black teenager fatally shot last week in St. Louis by an off-duty police officer had gunshot residue on his hands, jeans and T-shirt, according to crime lab results released on Tuesday after four days of protests in the city aga…
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Texas abortion restrictions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked certain restrictions on abortion contained in a Texas state law that abortion rights groups said would have forced all but a handful of clinics to shut down in the state of 26 million peo…
Prominent Washington rabbi arrested for voyeurism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A prominent Washington rabbi whose congregation includes leading political figures was arrested on Tuesday on a charge of voyeurism, police said.
Idaho governor says he will not appeal gay marriage ruling
(Reuters) – Idaho’s Republican governor said on Tuesday he would not challenge a federal appeals court ruling that made gay marriage legal in the state, removing any remaining uncertainty over the future for same-sex couples.
Probe of Bergdahl capture by Taliban complete, under Army review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the capture of Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl by Taliban militants in Afghanistan has been completed, but it is unclear when the military will finish its report, the Pentagon said …
