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Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope
by Jason DeRose
The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.
Black Lives Matter Protest Turns Violent In St. Paul
by Adrian Florido
St. Paul, Minn., is still reeling from the fallout of a police officer's killing of motorist Philando Castile. Over the weekend, civil rights leaders descended on the city, a protest turned violent, a lawyer for the officer spoke out and protests continue.
Race For Pennsylvania Likely To Hinge On Philadelphia Surburbs
by Scott Detrow
Republican leaning women could be key to winning Pennsylvania's electoral votes this November, and both parties are appealing to them, especially along the New Jersey border in Bucks County.
International Tribunal Set To Rule On China's Claim To South China Sea
by Michael Sullivan
The ruling on the case brought by the Philippines against the Chinese over their claims in the South China Sea comes Tuesday.
Former Police Chief Has A Plan For 'How To Fix America's Police'
Former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper says in his book To Protect and Serve: How to Fix America's Police that policing is in crisis. He says more emphasis needs to be put on community policing.
Black Lives Matter Activists Take It Off The Street And Into The Museum
by Neda Ulaby
A postcard from the Underground Museum in Los Angeles, featuring reactions to the week's events from several founders of the Black Lives Matter movement.
How The 'Perfect 10' Became A Thing Of The Past In Gymnastics
Dvora Meyers' book The End of the Perfect 10 looks at the new scoring system for international gymnastics competitions and the evolution and demise of the iconic "perfect 10" score.
A Swiss Way For The U.K.?
Switzerland has never been a member of the European Union. Former Swiss President Micheline Calmy-Rey says that it could provide a potential model for the U.K. after the "Brexit" vote.
'Hamilton' Reminds Us Of Our Country's Promise
by Michel Martin
Lin-Manuel Miranda made his final performance in the hit musical Saturday. Michel Martin reflects on what Alexander Hamilton's story can teach us after a troubling week of news.
Changing Presidential Campaign Approach On Display In Ankeny, Iowa
by Clay Masters
Ankeny, Iowa is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and an example of a growing urban/rural divide. The presidential campaigns are shifting focus in this critical swing state.
Candidates Counting Down The Days Until 'Veep' Selection
Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are vetting their shortlists of vice presidential contenders. With the GOP convention starting in eight days, Trump could name his running mate any day now.
Religious Leaders Encourage Understanding After Week Of Violence
by Adrian Florido
In Minneapolis, as in churches across the country, parishioners and clergy tried to make sense of the fatal shootings of black men by police and the subsequent Dallas attack.
Dallas Continues Mourning While Still On Edge
People in Dallas continued to pay respects to five police officers killed in Thursday's shootings. Many left cards and flowers at a memorial at police headquarters. But the city is still on edge.