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Maryland AG report into Archdiocese of Baltimore alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused more than 600 children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

(CNN) — A report from Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown released Wednesday alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused at least 600 children over the course of more than six decades.“From the 1940s through 2002, over a hundred priests and other Archdiocese personnel engaged in horrific and repeated abuse of the most vulnerable children in their communities while Archdiocese leadership looked the other way,” the report reads. “Time and again, members of the Church’s hierarchy resolutely refused to acknowledge allegations of child sexual abuse for as long as possible.”The report lists descriptions of graphic sexual and physical abuse allegations: It includes stories of how some alleged abusers provided victims with alcohol and drugs and describes in vivid detail how they coerced and forced victims to perform sexual acts.The report’s list of abusers includes clergy members, seminarians, deacons, teachers and other employees of t...

John Travolta’s white ‘Saturday Night Fever’ suit is up for auction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

(CNN) — Fans of “Saturday Night Fever” have the chance to grab a piece of pop culture history later this month when the white three-piece suit worn in the movie by John Travolta comes up for auction.The monochromatic ensemble is expected to fetch up to $200,000 when it goes under the hammer as part of the “Hollywood: Classic & Contemporary” sale organized by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in California between April 22 and April 23. (TCM, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.)In the 1977 dance drama, Travolta plays Tony Manero, a young Italian-American from Brooklyn who tries to escape the realities of his life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco. The hit movie helped to popularize disco music around the world and Travolta received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his groovy performance.According to auction organizers, the polyester suit worn by Travolta in the movie’s famous dance competition sce...

Drivers advised to avoid East MacArthur Causeway due to road closure caused by crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

Emergency vehicles on the eastbound MacArthur Causeway blocked all lanes due to a severe crash, Thursday morning. The road is closed between Biscayne Boulevard and Alton Road as police investigate the scene.Heavy delays are evident in the area, stretching all the way back toward Interstate 95. Drivers seeking alternate routes may use the Julia Tuttle Causeway or the Venetian Causeway.

Macron fails to move Xi Jinping over Russia’s war on Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping showed no sign of changing his position over Russia’s war on Ukraine after talks Thursday with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.On the second day of Macron’s state visit to China, Xi took his long-standing line on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — saying that “all sides” have “reasonable security concerns” — and gave no hint he would use his influence to help end the conflict.“China is willing to jointly appeal with France to the international community to remain rational and calm,” was as far as the Chinese leader would go, during a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. “Peace talks should be resumed as soon as possible, taking into account the reasonable security concerns of all sides with reference to the U.N. Charter … seeking political resolution and constructing a balanced, effective and sustainable European security framework,” he added, sitting next to Macron.The ...

Dump truck catches fire on Mass Pike westbound in Brighton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

A dump truck caught on fire on the Mass Pike westbound in Brighton Thursday morning.Smoke could be seen billowing from the truck near Exit 130. The two right lanes of the highway remain closed as of 8 a.m. Drivers should expect delays.It is unclear if anyone was injured. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.https://twitter.com/MassDOT/status/1643937040151576576?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Basketball fans line up outside Boston store for early release of Jayson Tatum’s signature Jordan sneakers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

Basketball fans lined up outside a Boston store Wednesday for the early release of Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum’s signature Jordan sneakers.Dozens of people of all ages waited in line at the Concepts store on Newbury Street to be among the first to get their hands on the new kicks. “The line outside – I was very surprised,” one fan told 7NEWS. “I wasn’t ready to be standing outside in the cold, but you know, you gotta do what you gotta do to support.”Tatum says he has long dreamed of this moment. A new commercial shows him dreaming big as a cartoon kid and rising as a basketball star. Now it’s all becoming a reality with the Tatum 1 shoe from the Jordan brand. The store says Tatum wanted to make sure there were sizes for all ages during this drop because of his son Deuce, a star in his own right at TD Garden.“They’re getting really creative now, so you have to be a little bit more innovative than usual,” said Kali...

Hugh Jackman undergoes skin cancer tests and encourages sun safety

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

(CNN) — Hugh Jackman has revealed he is undergoing skin cancer tests following a medical check up, and urged his fans to protect themselves in the sun.In a video message posted to his Instagram account, the Australian actor, who had a plaster on his nose, said he’s awaiting the results of skin cancer tests after his doctor spotted irregularities that “could be or could not be basal cell [carcinoma].”Jackman has received treatment for basal cell carcinoma several times, and in 2013, revealed he had a cancerous growth removed from his nose.“Just to remind you, basal cell, in the world of skin cancers, is the least dangerous of them all,” said the “X-Men” star, who has famously portrayed the character of Wolverine since 2000. He added that he will receive his results in the coming days.Basal cell carcinoma of the skin is one of the most common cancers in the US and treatment can be highly effective ...

Late-stage RSV vaccine trials show ‘exciting promise,’ some scientists say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

(CNN) — A Pfizer vaccine to protect older adults and infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has shown what some scientists are calling “exciting” promise in late-stage trials.In one company-funded trial in adults 60 and older, the results of which were published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, the vaccine prevented RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness — which includes acute bronchitis and pneumonia — and prevented RSV-associated acute respiratory illness, with no apparent safety concerns.In another company trial, whose interim results were also published in the journal on Wednesday, the RSV vaccine was given during late-stage pregnancy and was found to be effective against severe RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis, or inflammation of the small airway passages entering the lungs, in infants. There were no safety concerns identified.Pfize...

Breaking down the most interesting position group at each of the Orioles’ minor league affiliates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

The rebuild is over, but the building never really ends.There’s renewed excitement and expectations for the big league club, but the Orioles still own the top farm system in baseball.For the first time since Baseball America began ranking prospects in 1984, the publication this offseason crowned the Orioles’ collection of young talent as the best in the sport. In total, 10 Orioles prospects were recognized by a major top 100 prospect list.While the Triple-A season began last weekend, the rest of the Orioles’ full-season minor league affiliates start their 2023 campaigns Thursday. After minor league spring training ended last week, the organization announced the roster assignments, including No. 2 pitching prospect DL Hall to Triple-A Delmarva, 2020 second-overall draft pick Heston Kjerstad to Double-A Bowie and 2022′s top selection Jackson Holliday to Low-A Delmarva.But there’s much more to the Orioles’ farm system than those high-profile names. H...

Patriots 7-round mock draft: Bill Belichick trades up, fills major needs with 11 picks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

Three weeks away from the NFL Draft, the Patriots’ roster holes are clear.Offensive tackle and cornerback lead the pack, followed by some order of wide receiver, tight end, edge defender and inside linebacker. The Pats typically invest their top picks into positions that will become areas of need within a year or two. Will they do so again this month, a time when Bill Belichick, Mac Jones and the rest of the franchise can hardly afford to look ahead?Here is the Herald’s second seven-round Patriots mock draft.1st roundNo. 14: Tennessee OT Darnell WrightHt/Wt: 6-5, 333A right tackle who allowed the third-lowest pressure rate in the FBS last year and is a road-grading run-blocker? How fast do the Patriots turn in this card?Wright projects as a Day 1 starter in New England, where everyone would soon learn how he dominated Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson, a projected top-5 pick, in their head-to-head matchup last season. He immediately addresses a position of need in the sh...