Fire Damages Historic Catholic Retreat In Colorado

DENVER - A wind-swept fire tore through a landmark Catholic retreat in the Colorado mountains on Monday, heavily damaging the site where Pope John Paul II spent an afternoon in 1993 while attending World Youth Day in Denver.

Merck Settles Vioxx Suits From New York, Florida

- Merck & Co has reached settlements to resolve lawsuits from the states of New York, Florida and South Carolina alleging the company misled state regulators about the dangers of the painkiller Vioxx, according to court filings.

Judge Denies Stay Of Execution For Convicted Idaho Killer

SALMON, Idaho - A federal judge refused on Monday to grant a reprieve to a convicted killer scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection on Friday in what would be Idaho's first execution in 17 years.

TransCanada, Nebraska To Work On New Keystone Route

LINCOLN, Neb - Nebraska and TransCanada Corp agreed on Monday to find a new route for the stalled Keystone XL pipeline that would steer clear of environmentally sensitive lands in the state.

Supreme Court To Take On Obama Healthcare Law

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide the fate of President Barack Obama's healthcare law, with an election-year ruling due by July on the U.S. healthcare system's biggest overhaul in nearly 50 years.

Military College "sorry" About Sex Abuse Inaction

CHARLESTON, South Carolina - The president of The Citadel said on Tuesday he was "profoundly sorry" the South Carolina military college failed to tell police about child sexual abuse allegations against a man who had served as a summer camp counselor at the institution.

Police Dismantle Oakland Camp, Protesters On March

OAKLAND, Calif - Police forcibly evicted anti-Wall Street protesters from their camp in downtown Oakland early on Monday, setting the stage for possible showdowns with some demonstrators who vowed to dig in after marching through the streets.

The Citadel Releases Documents On Child Sex Abuse Allegations

CHARLESTON, South Carolina - The Citadel, South Carolina's military college, released documents on Monday linked to a 2007 internal probe of child abuse allegations brought by a former Citadel summer camper against a camp counselor.

Penn State's Sandusky Denies He Is A Pedophile

STATE COLLEGE - Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State University assistant football coach charged with child sex abuse, said on Monday he is not a pedophile, but admitted he showered with young boys.

NY Police Clearing Out Anti-Wall Street Protesters

NEW YORK - Police wearing helmets and carrying shields early on Tuesday began to clear Zuccotti Park in New York City's financial district, where protesters from the Occupy Wall Street movement have been camped since September.

Police Arrest 27 St. Louis Protesters Over Curfew

ST. LOUIS - Police arrested 27 St. Louis demonstrators protesting economic issues at a downtown plaza early Saturday for curfew violations, authorities said.

Lawyer Says Call Supports Parents In Missing Baby Case

KANSAS CITY, Mo - A call from a cell phone reportedly stolen the night Kansas City infant Lisa Irwin vanished from her home points to the innocence of the parents in her disappearance, their lawyer said Saturday night.

After Penn State, Another College Reveals Abuse Probe

CHARLESTON, South Carolina - In the wake of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal, The Citadel military college in South Carolina, revealed on Saturday that it had investigated accusations against a camp counselor but took no action.

U.S. Cities Target Protest Camps, Standoff In Portland

PORTLAND, Ore - Police confronted an estimated 1,000 anti-corporate protesters in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday after clearing parks occupied by demonstrators for weeks, echoing moves in other U.S. cities to shut encampments.

Justin Timberlake Keeps Date For Marine Corps Ball

LOS ANGELES - Justin Timberlake's date with a Marine combat instructor on Saturday night was "one of the most moving evenings" of his life, the singer-turned-actor said on his website.

Advertisers Pull Ads From Penn State Games

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Beyond the profound embarrassment and ethical questions surrounding the sexual abuse scandal at Penn State, the controversy is also hurting the University's bottom line.

Pennsylvania Governor Expects More Sandusky Victims

- More alleged sexual abuse victims of former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky are likely to come forward, Pennsylvania's governor said on Sunday.

Penn State Prays For Abuse Victims, Perpetrators

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania - Churchgoers at embattled Penn State University offered prayers for victims and perpetrators of child sexual abuse on Sunday, and the state's governor said more victims of alleged abuse by a former university football coach are likely to be found.

Portland Police Arrest Over 50 As Protest Camps Cleared

PORTLAND, Ore - Portland Police arrested more than 50 people on Sunday as the authorities cleared out and blocked off encampments of the Occupy movement that has been protesting nationwide over economic issues.

Ex-Marine Injured In Oakland Protest Makes Public Statement

LOS ANGELES - Ex-Marine Scott Olsen, whose injury during clashes between Oakland police and demonstrators gave impetus to anti-Wall Street protests, said on Sunday he is "feeling a lot better" in his first public statement since his injury.