The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to pay nearly $180 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse under a settlement announced Wednesday, the latest in a string of settlements by the Catholic Church. … [Read more...] about New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to pay nearly $180M to victims of clergy sexual abuse
Judge orders Trump administration to continue ‘DEI’ grant for school desegregation aid
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration wrongly shut down a grant to promote desegregation of schools in the South by claiming it was a DEI program. … [Read more...] about Judge orders Trump administration to continue ‘DEI’ grant for school desegregation aid
House Republicans tweak ‘big, beautiful bill’ ahead of floor vote
House Republicans late Wednesday unveiled changes to the massive bill carrying President Trump's agenda, as they prepare for a floor vote on the measure early Thursday. … [Read more...] about House Republicans tweak ‘big, beautiful bill’ ahead of floor vote
Indianapolis Colts’ music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65
On Wednesday, Jim Irsay's remarkable journey to Indianapolis Colts owner ended at age 65. Pete Ward, Irsay's longtime right-hand man, made the announcement in a statement, saying Irsay died peacefully in his sleep. … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65
Two Israeli embassy staffers killed in shooting by Jewish museum in Washington D.C., Noem says
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening near a Jewish museum, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. … [Read more...] about Two Israeli embassy staffers killed in shooting by Jewish museum in Washington D.C., Noem says