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Former Catholic Priest Says Pennsylvania Bishop Ignored His Reports Of Abuse

Former priest James Faluszczak was one of many witnesses to testify before the grand jury about being abused by an Erie priest. He says when he told the bishop about it, he was “totally ignored.”

Are You Becoming An Empty Nester? Share Your Story

Are you about to send your last or only child off to college, making you an empty nester? NPR’s Morning Edition wants to hear from you.

‘Globe’ And Other Newspapers Stand Together: ‘Journalists Are Not The Enemy’

Hundreds of papers joined with the Boston Globe today in publishing editorials that express concern with President Trump’s approach to the press.

Are Job Ads Targeting Young Workers Breaking The Law?

Many employers use online ads to attract younger workers. Several pending lawsuits are testing whether employers using highly targeted recruitment ads can be sued for age discrimination.

Bills And Bulletproof Backpacks: Safety Measures For A New School Year

As summer draws to a close, schools are beefing up security, and some parents are buying bulletproof school supplies. In Washington, one agency wants to students to learn about traumatic injuries.

Lawyer For 2 Catholic Dioceses Weighs In On Pa. Grand Jury Report

Noel King talks to Matt Haverstick, an attorney representing 2 Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania, about the grand jury report on sexual abuse of children by priests in six of the state’s diocese.

Local Candidates Are The Subject Of Political Tracking Too

From candidates for Congress to local school boards, surveillance has become a fact of life for campaigns. Trackers are taping candidates on the sly in search of slips that can blow up a race.

Farmers Swept Up In Trade Wars, Remember 80’s Grain Embargo

Farmers have worked for decades to lock in global customers. One Kansas farmer says U.S. trade wars threaten that, and remind him of the Soviet grain embargo nearly 40 years ago.

Faneuil Hall’s Ties To Slavery Spark Debate In Boston

Faneuil Hall is visited by millions of tourists every year. But few know its ties to the slave trade. Boston is trying to figure out how to reckon with that history.

Illinois Sues Trump Tower Over River Violations

The state’s attorney general is suing the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which uses water from the Chicago River for its cooling systems. The hotel is accused of violating the Clean Water Act.

To Cope With Shooting, Parkland Students Use Art, Music Therapy

Students in Broward County, Fla., have gone back to school — 6 months after the shooting that left 17 people dead at a Parkland high school. Some students spent the summer trying to heal through art.

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