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After 2 decades, nun's crusade continues

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:08:59 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - For two decades, Sister Helen Prejean has traveled around the world, speaking against capital punishment. She tells audiences about being a spiritual adviser to inmates on death row and talks about what it means to accompany a man to his death. She tells of meeting the families of the condemned men and the families of their victims. She talks about how the court system works, and how it doesn't. She speaks of forgiveness.

Aselton picks 5 films about strong women

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:08:15 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The thriller "Black Rock" is about a trio of childhood friends (Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell and director Katie Aselton) who travel to a remote island off the coast of Maine to work through past issues and reconnect. But when it turns out they're not the only ones on the island, they end up having to fight for their lives.

Regulators: Drilling didn't foul NE Pa. wells

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:44:26 -0400

MONTROSE, Pennsylvania - State environmental regulators looking into a high-profile case of methane contamination in northeastern Pennsylvania have concluded that gas drilling isn't to blame.

Profile: 'America's Got Talent' sensation Jackie Evancho on...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:48:47 -0400

By BARBARA VANCHERI - When you're Jackie Evancho, the milestones come in waves.