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Monsignor convicted for covering up abuse claims
Monsignor William Lynn helped the Archdiocese of Philadelphia keep predator-priests in ministry, and the public in the dark, by telling parishes their ...
It's an isolated life for Sandusky trial jurors
There's no Twitter, Facebook or radio. Smartphones, iPads or laptops? No way. The phones and clock radios were removed and the televisions ...
Delta closes on deal for Philly-area refinery
A Delta Air Lines subsidiary closed Friday on a deal to purchase a suburban Philadelphia oil refinery and plans to resume fuel production in the fall, ...
Bad reports give Dow its second-worst day of year
Relentlessly gloomy reports about the health of the world economy rocked Wall Street on Thursday, stirring more worry about the stalled recovery and ...
Divided jury returns Friday in Philly priest case
A stubbornly divided jury will have a day off to dwell on clergy-abuse charges pending against two Roman Catholic priests before returning for a 13th ...
Phillies INF Freddy Galvis suspended 50 games
Philadelphia Phillies rookie infielder Freddy Galvis was suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for testing positive for a banned ...
Romney looks to Midwest's working class for gains
Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney is pushing to win a band of Midwestern states that voted for President Barack Obama four years ago and ...
Wei-Yin Chen and Orioles shut out Braves 2-0
Adam Jones had a one-word description of the Orioles' second straight shutout win: "Chen-sational." Wei-Yin Chen combined with four relievers on a ...