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Alaska diocese OKs $10 million abuse payout

The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks in Alaska and representatives of almost 300 alleged victims of sex abuse by clergy have agreed on a settlement of almost $10 million. Full story

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Kennedy dispute reveals a Catholic divide

Pastor robbed after knock on church door

Hate crimes up against gays, religion

Rep. Kennedy: I’m barred from communion

Palestinian nun takes step toward sainthood

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Analysis: Obama not a ‘gut player’ on war
President George W. Bush once boasted, "I'm not a textbook player, I'm a gut player." The new tenant of the Oval Office takes a strikingly different approach.

NYT: Penny-pinching holiday fliers start early

Jobless claims plunge to lowest level in year

Consumers log stronger-than-expected rebound

Obama to attend Copenhagen climate summit

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H1N1 fears mount as millions make Hajj pilgrimage
Nov. 24: Health and security precautions are in place in Mecca as millions of Muslims descend on Islam's holiest city for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports.

Catholic Church takes a stand

Kennedy banned from Communion?

Bishop objects to abortion rights

Woman leaves life savings at Virgin Mary statue

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