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Newark Archdiocese leader resigns amid sex scandal

bigstory.ap.org — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The second-highest official in the Archdiocese of Newark is stepping down in the wake of a sex scandal involving a former priest accused of violating an agreement with law enforcement barring him from working with children.Church officials say Monsignor John Doran resigned Friday as vicar general and will no longer hold a leadership position with the archdiocese.

Bridge collapse calls into question other bridges' safety

abclocal.go.com — NEW YORK (WABC) -- A bridge collapse in Washington State is putting new focus on the condition of bridges throughout the country. The I-5 Bridge between Seattle and Canada suddenly broke apart and fell into a river last night after a truck hit an overhead bridge girder.

Reporters Should Just CC Eric Holder on All E-Mails From Now On

nationalreview.com — The last Morning Jolt of the week features a look at Lois Lerner, and the cowboy hero that President Obama seeks to emulate, and... Eric Holder: Sure, I'm Cool With Snooping Around in James Rosen's E-Mails Remember how Attorney General Eric Holder recused himself from the decision to seize the phone records of more than 20 office, home and cell phone lines of Associated Press reporters?

Roosevelt Island Peace Officers accused of abusing power

abclocal.go.com — ROOSEVELT ISLAND (WABC) -- Some young, minority males living on Roosevelt Island say they're being targeted for doing nothing wrong by the very people who are supposed to protect them. "They grab me, pick me up off my seat, and throw me to the ground," Adrian Gordan said.

Where is Charles Butler?

abclocal.go.com — NEW YORK (WABC) -- Florida Businessman Charles Butler always dreamed of returning to live in the city where he was born. "I've been wanting to come here for years, so now's my chance," he said in a video recording.

U.S. Airways plane makes belly landing at Newark Liberty International Airport

abclocal.go.com — Dozens of people walked away unhurt after a U.S. Airways plane touched down without landing gear early Saturday.

abclocal.go.com — IRVINGTON, N.J. (WABC) -- After a month in a hospital burn unit where it was uncertain if she would survive, Terri Thompson is home, but still hurting. If you would like to help Terri Thompson, a fund has been set up to help with her recovery: Terri Thompson Wells Fargo Bank 444 Union Avenue Middlesex, NJ 08846 "It's hard to describe.

You Know What Really Risks National Security? Leak Investigations

nationaljournal.com — A year ago, The Associated Press discovered a foiled al-Qaida plot. Worried about the safety of an informant in the case, the CIA asked the AP to delay publishing the story until their spy could be secured. The AP agreed. Five days later, the CIA told the AP that their national security concerns were "no longer an issue."

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson arrested on gun, drug charges

abclocal.go.com — A tow truck driver called police after responding to a call and finding Goodson and his friend extremely drunk.