LOS ANGELES—Parishes across the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles are answering an appeal from Cardinal Roger Mahony to help pay $720 million in settlements to victims of clergy sex abuse.
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PETERSBURG, Ky.The Creation Museum, which advocates a literal interpretation of the Bible, plans to expand over the next year with programs aimed at children.
Among the expected additions are an outdoor playground and kiosks geared for kids in every part of the museum, according to museum founder Ken Ham of the group Answers in Genesis.
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BRISTOL, Vt.  Two students who put up a small statue of Jesus in their high school said their freedom of speech was violated when they were asked to take it down.
Mount Abraham Union High School Principal Paulette Bogan said the statue violated a policy requiring student displays to exhibit academic work or educate or inform the community.