Documents show ex-Conn. bishop downplayed abuse claims against priests; church defends bishop
Documents show ex-Conn. bishop downplayed abuse Fire in Bridgeport, Conn., public housing complex kills mother, her 3 young children
Family of 4 dies in Connecticut fire BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A fire chief says a Connecticut mother and her three young children killed in a fire at a Bridgeport public housing complex had visited a Bridgeport city firehouse just last week for fun and had their picture taken. Fire in Bridgeport public housing complex kills 4
4 dead in Connecticut fire BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport officials say a fire at a public housing complex has killed a mother and her three children Chew on this: Conn. police report jump in gum thefts, say sticky stuff’s going to black market
Chew on this: Conn. police say gum thefts increase Connecticut judge orders CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz to pay ex-wife $916,000 a year in support
Sportscaster must pay ex-wife $916,000 a year Supreme Court won’t stop release of Catholic church documents
Court won’t stop release of church documents Conn. bishop says abuse by priests is part of church’s past, today’s church protects childrenNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut bishop says allegations of abuse by six Roman Catholic priests detailed in thousands of pages of court files are part of the church’s past, and today’s church has created a safe environment for children. Supreme Court won’t block release of priest sex abuse papers in Conn. diocese caseNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Supreme Court refused on Monday to block the release of documents generated by lawsuits against priests in Connecticut for alleged sexual abuse. Connecticut woman faces assault, larceny charges after being arrested 3 times in a dayBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 29-year-old woman has a court date next week to face charges stemming from her arrest Saturday, her other arrest Saturday, and her third arrest on Saturday. Police charged Leytza Martinez with assault after an altercation with a manager at the hair salon where she worked. She was arrested again later Saturday and charged with coming back to the salon and stealing more than $900 in supplies and some customer information. Connecticut diocese wants Scalia to review Supreme Court case involving sex abuse documentsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Roman Catholic diocese in Connecticut that has fought for years to prevent the release of documents generated by lawsuits against priests for alleged sexual abuse wants conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to take up the case. Report cites structural problems, weather factors in Texas storefront awning’s collapseBRIDGEPORT, Texas — A preliminary report has determined that inefficient structural supports and weather factors contributed to the collapse of a northern Texas town’s storefront awning that killed a teenager and injured another. Texas high school grieves for 17-year-old girl killed in store awning collapseBRIDGEPORT, Texas — Friends left flowers, pictures, teddy bears and messages at a makeshift memorial Wednesday inside a Texas high school after one teenager died and another was injured when a storefront awning fell on them. Counselors available at Texas school after girl dies, another injured in store awning collapseBRIDGEPORT, Texas — A makeshift memorial of flowers, pictures, teddy bears and messages grew inside a north Texas high school Wednesday, after one teenager died and another was injured when a downtown storefront awning fell on them. Counselors to be available at Texas school after girl dies, another injured in awning collapseBRIDGEPORT, Texas — Counselors will be available for students at a Texas high school after one girl died and another was injured when an awning fell on the teenagers. Authorities say 1 teen dead, 1 injured after awning collapse at north Texas gymDALLAS — A concrete-and-aluminum awning collapsed Tuesday outside a north Texas gym, killing a teenage girl and injuring another as they jogged past, authorities said. Supreme Court ruling loosens Catholic diocese hold on priest sex abuse papersNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a Roman Catholic diocese in Connecticut, saying that thousands of documents generated by lawsuits against six priests for alleged sexual abuse cannot remain sealed. Conn. priest convicted of stealing $1M to support a lavish lifestyle dies, diocese saysBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport says a Connecticut priest who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from a Darien parish to support a lavish lifestyle has died. 1 Ohio police chief in Parker-Broderick case on paid leave, the other awaits word on statusBRIDGEPORT, Ohio — One of two Ohio police chiefs accused of snooping on a celebrity surrogate mother has been placed on paid leave. Connecticut diocese plans appeal to US Supreme Court over sex abuse documentsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Roman Catholic diocese in Connecticut sought Friday to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to keep under wraps sex abuse documents that could shed light on how a prominent retired cardinal handled the allegations. APNewsBreak: Conn. diocese appeals to US Supreme Court over release of sex abuse documentsBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Roman Catholic diocese in Connecticut is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to keep sex abuse documents under wraps. Conn. church creates stir by trying to cast out teen’s ‘homosexual demons,’ posting videoBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The video shows the 16-year-old boy lying on the floor, his body convulsing, as elders of a small Connecticut church cast a “homosexual demon” from his body. Feds: Disgraced exec and wife divorcing in Conn. to avoid paying $3.2 billion in restitutionBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Federal prosecutors in Connecticut say a former executive involved in a major accounting scandal is trying to divorce his wife to get out of paying $3.2 billion in restitution. Connecticut diocese appeals ruling releasing documents detailing alleged priest abuseNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport asked the Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday to reconsider a ruling that would make public thousands of pages of documents that detail alleged sexual abuse by priests. Conn. man losing home over $50 tax bill; city lawyer says learned of man’s payments too lateBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A man in Connecticut says he’s losing his home because he owes $50 in back taxes. Conn. bride in gown, high heels teeters through mud to help save neighbors from burning homeBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Georgette Fogarty-Clemons was heading home from her wedding Sunday evening, looking forward to relaxing with a few friends. Her friend was driving slowly because they had some leftover cake in the car, along with hydrangeas and lilies still in water. Connecticut bride leaving her reception alerts family about burning homeBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut newlywed is credited with helping save a family from a house fire while in her wedding gown. Conn. bride rescues Bridgeport family from burning home while wearing wedding dressBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut family has been saved from a house fire by a new bride who rushed inside through thick smoke while wearing her wedding gown. Suburban Philadelphia man charged with fatal shooting sparked by beer pong disputeBRIDGEPORT, Pa. — One man is dead and another in jail after what suburban Philadelphia police say was an argument over a drinking game that escalated into a fatal shooting. Man charged with fatal shooting sparked by beer pong dispute in suburban PhiladelphiaBRIDGEPORT, Pa. — One man is dead and another in jail after what police say was an argument over a drinking game that escalated into a fatal shooting. |