Rochester Diocese To Pay $55 Million to Sex Abuse Survivors
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester will pay $55 million to survivors of sexual abuse committed by clergy members under a settlement announced by church officials. The diocese declared bankruptcy in 2019 after
The Job Numbers Are Good
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers kept hiring briskly in October, adding a substantial 261,000 positions, a sign that as Election Day nears, the economy remains a picture of solid job growth and painful inflation. Last month’s hiring
Is Kyrie Out For Good?
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” Hours after Irving refused to
Pink Slip Day At Twitter
NEW YORK (AP) — Employees are bracing for widespread layoffs at Twitter as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform. In a letter to employees obtained by multiple media outlets, the company said employees would find
Paul Pelosi Released from Hospital a Week After Assault
(AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says her husband, Paul Pelosi, was released from the hospital Thursday after his treatment for injuries from a violent assault last week. Pelosi says, “Paul remains under doctors’ care as he
World Series: Astros take 3-2 series lead after Game 5 win against Phillies
The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday in Philadelphia. The Astros now lead the series 3-2 and are one win away from clinching the championship, with Game
Indiana doctor who performed abortion on 10-year-old rape victim sues state Attorney General
The Indiana doctor who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim is suing Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for using what her attorneys say are “meritless” complaints to justify subpoenas for medical records. AG Rokita attempted to
FBI warns of ‘credible and broad threat’ to New Jersey synagogues
The FBI in New Jersey warned on Thursday that they were investigating a “credible and broad threat” to synagogues in the state, asking that they take security precautions to protect their communities and buildings. Officials with the
Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving without pay after antisemitic social media post
The Brooklyn Nets announced on Thursday they have suspended guard Kyrie Irving without pay after a post he made on social media last week contained a link to an antisemitic movie. The team said he would be suspended
Germany’s Scholz in China Amid Trade, Ukraine, Rights Issues
BEIJING (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Beijing for a one-day visit that has drawn criticism over China’s tacit support for Russia in its war on Ukraine. Scholz’s visit Friday, however, also reflects the importance
