A long-running dispute between Rome and a traditionalist Catholic group escalated this weekend as the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) warned of actions that could trigger a schism.
The bond release of a man accused of murdering an Alabama high school cheerleader and shooting three others has ignited public concern and renewed scrutiny of violent crime and pretrial decisions.
As the federal government enters its third day of a partial shutdown, House Republicans are divided over Senate changes to a $1.2 trillion funding package.
