The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis paid millions of dollars in costs associated with clergy misconduct in the last decade, according to internal church documents.
Documents: Accused clergy cost church millions
Peace talks on Syria stuck over Assad’s future
Representatives of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the rebellion against him threatened Wednesday to collapse a peace conference.
Outside review finds deep flaws in MNsure website
The troubled website for Minnesota’s health insurance exchange cannot be completely fixed in time for the March 31 deadline according to an independent review.
Lawmakers say Obama surveillance idea won’t work
Leaders of Congress’ intelligence committees pushed back against the idea that the government should cede control of how Americans’ phone records are stored.
St. Paul march, ceremony to mark King holiday
Most of Minnesota’s most prominent politicians are participating in a St. Paul celebration in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
US judge strikes down Okla. same-sex marriage ban
A federal judge struck down Oklahoma’s gay marriage ban Tuesday, but headed off any rush to the altar by setting aside his order while state and local officials complete an appeal.
Public Safety briefs
A St. Thomas employee discovered smoking in a library restroom, a food delivery person leaving graffiti in Flynn Hall, and more are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
New Mexico boy, 12, shoots 2 classmates at school
The boy drew a shotgun from a band-instrument case and shot and wounded two classmates at his middle school before a teacher talked him into dropping the weapon.
Target CEO Talks: ‘I Am Truly Sorry’
Target chief executive Gregg Steinhafel said he knows Target shoppers are frustrated and confused by the theft of their personal data, and “they have every right to be.”
Israel says its final farewell to Ariel Sharon
Israel said its last farewell to the late Ariel Sharon on Monday with a state ceremony outside the parliament building.
Globes leader ‘American Hustle’ gets Oscar boost
Benefiting the most from Sunday night’s Globes, David O. Russell’s con caper locked in best comedy, best actress (Amy Adams) and best supporting actress (Jennifer Lawrence).
American held in UAE over video to be released
An American who’s been held in the United Arab Emirates for nine months in connection with a satirical online video about youth culture in Dubai was expected to be released soon.
Polar air blamed for 21 deaths nationwide
Fountains froze over, a 200-foot Ferris wheel in Atlanta shut down, and Southerners had to dig out winter coats, hats and gloves they almost never have to use.
Below-zero temps push into Midwest, Northeast
Icy, snow-covered roads and high winds made travel treacherous Sunday as much of the nation braced for the next winter wallop: a dangerous cold that could break records.
Selling social media clicks becomes big business
Celebrities, businesses and even the U.S. State Department have bought bogus Facebook likes, Twitter followers or YouTube viewers from offshore “click farms.”