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Cardinal Donald Wuerl speaks in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. in 2015. Wuerl resigned on Friday after accusations of covering up sexual abuse.
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Religion

Washington Catholic archdiocese names 31 priests ‘credibly accused’ of sexual abuse

The list documents cases dating back as far '48 and as recently as '96. 18 priests were arrested and 17 of them are now dead. None of those still living are currently active.

7 years ago

A man holds up a sign during a protest against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh outside the offices of Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake in Phoenix, Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Patricio Espinoza)
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Post-Kavanaugh, men reflect on accountability

Some of the men seemed to be struggling with this stuff. They’d say one thing, then contradict themselves a minute later.

7 years ago

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Yecenia Vazquez (left) and Jaime Knowles hold signs in front of a large Puerto Rican flag that was laid it at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A group of activist smarched the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to commemorate the people who died in Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
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Remembering thousands of Hurricane Maria victims, marching for accountability

Hundreds gathered at Logan Circle in Center City Philadelphia over the weekend to protest the federal government's handling of the hurricane disaster in Puerto Rico.

7 years ago

Chilean demonstrators light candles during an August vigil in Santiago that protested the sex abuse scandal roiling the Catholic Church. (Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
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Religion

Pope Francis defrocks 2 Chilean priests in deepening sex abuse scandal

A wide-ranging sexual abuse scandal has roiled Chile in recent months.

7 years ago

Ruth D'Eredita, poses for a portrait in her home in Vienna, Va., Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. D-Eredita graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1984 and last October reported that a professor sexually assaulted her when she was a sophomore in college. Universities have seen an increase in decades-old sexual misconduct complaints amid the MeToo movement. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
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#MeToo inspires wave of old misconduct reports to colleges

Reports from deep in the past have also raised big questions about how to investigate such cases.

7 years ago

A large contingent of immigrants from Mexico and other Spansih-speaking countries participate in a May Day march in Philadelphia focused on President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Proposed U.S. change on evaluating green card, visa applications could impact Philly kids

The proposal calls for looking at use of food stamps, federal medical assistance and housing assistance when weighing an immigration application.

7 years ago

Record-breaking  tennis player, philanthropist Serena Williams appears on stage during Pennsylvania Conference for Women 2018 at Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 12, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images )
Gender

Serena Williams headlines Pennsylvania Conference for Women in Philly

Tennis great calls attention to the risk of pregnancy-related deaths for black women.

7 years ago

This July 16, 2013 file photo shows a sign at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif.  (Ben Margot/AP Photo, File)
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Facebook: Hackers accessed personal data from 29M accounts

The company said it has fixed the bugs and logged out affected users to reset those digital keys.

7 years ago

Commuters swipe their SEPTA key cards at the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby. (HEATHER KHALIFA / INQUIRER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
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Broke in Philly

SEPTA is investigating claims of fraudulent charges for poor using new fare card

SEPTA is using undercover personnel to investigate claims that retailers selling the transit agency's new smart fare card are overcharging customers for transactions

7 years ago

Melvin Pender receives the hand-off in the 4 x 100 meter relay during the 1968 Olympics, for which he won a gold medal.
(Courtesy Melvin and Debbie Pender)
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Of protest and patriotism: A 1968 gold medalist remembers the games

In response to the protest, the International Olympic Committee stripped Carlos and Smith of their gold medals.

7 years ago

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald Wuerl. The two are seen here during the pope's visit to Washington, D.C., in 2015.
NPR
Religion

Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., who has been accused of covering up sexual abuse

7 years ago

People walk amidst destruction on the main street of Mexico Beach, Fla., in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

‘Changed forever’: Florida Panhandle devastated by Michael

The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and rescue ...

7 years ago

Charles Massucci kisses his partner of 47 years, Joseph DiDio, as they renew their vows at the National Coming Out Day event at City Hall Thursday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Weddings at City Hall on National Coming Out Day

For National Coming Out Day a handful of LGBTQ couples got married or recommitted to each other at Philadelphia City Hall.

7 years ago

Ken Burns participates in the
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Pennsylvania

American Revolution museum honors filmmaker Ken Burns

The medal and $25,000 prize will be presented at a private event at the museum April 11.

7 years ago

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N.J. officials warn drivers to be vigilant as rutting season nears peak

With the autumn white-tailed deer breeding season upon us, New Jersey officials are urging motorists to exercise caution on the state’s roadways.

7 years ago

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