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Pope under fire for transfer, letter on sex abuse
March 13, 2010Germany's sex abuse scandal has now reached Pope Benedict XVI: His former archdiocese disclosed that while he was archbishop a suspected pedophile priest was transferred to a job where he later abused children.
Conservatives put stamp on Texas textbooks
March 13, 2010The social studies changes approved by the Texas Board of Education will have a broad influence because the state is one of the nation's largest buyers of textbooks.
8 natural pain relievers
March 13, 2010You're in pain, and ibuprofen just won't cut it. NSAIDs don't agree with your stomach, and you're wary of stronger meds. Fortunately, you have alternatives — natural ones.
Soldier gets Silver Star, reprimand for same battle
March 13, 2010A U.S. Army officer who was honored for valor after his combat outpost in Afghanistan was attacked has also received a letter of reprimand for failing to secure the base before the attack, according to Army officials. Such a letter normally would prevent career advancement.
MIT researchers discover new energy source
March 13, 2010It's so tiny, you can't see it with the naked eye.
Teacher-student sex 'never the kid's fault'
March 13, 2010Middle- and high school students may look to their teachers as mentors or even friends. In rare but high-profile cases, experts say, the relationship may go too far, into the sexual realm.
Tips pour in after release of serial killer's photos
March 13, 2010Dozens of tips have poured in after California authorities released more than 100 photos of women and children on Thursday that are believed to have been taken by a serial killer who appeared on the "Dating Game."
Ice tour denies snubbing Johnny Weir over sexual orientation
March 13, 2010American figure skater Johnny Weir says he doesn't understand why the only ice skating tour in the United States doesn't want him.
Clinton: Israeli settlement announcement insulting
March 13, 2010Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that Israel's announcement of new settlement construction in disputed territory in East Jerusalem was "insulting" to the United States.
Journey from Steven to Susan captured in new documentary
March 13, 2010Susan Stanton doesn't seem much different than any other woman: She struggles with her weight, she tries to balance her career with being a parent, and she worries about her teenage son who is just learning to drive.
