The Vatican acknowledges it has a set of guidelines for dealing with priests who father children, according to reports.
Author: Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
Mars Opportunity rover officially dead after 15 years, NASA declares
After more than eight months without contact, NASA tried one more time to revive the Mars rover Opportunity before bidding it a fond farewell — and failed.
‘It’s not business as usual’: Federal shutdown brings FDA cutbacks, fewer food inspections
The government shutdown has significantly reduced the number of inspections the FDA conducts, raising concerns about the safety of the food supply.
Texas judge who approved plea deal for alleged Baylor University rapist faces public backlash
The outcry over a Baylor rape case may also cost thejudge who approved a plea agreement that included no jail time.
‘I can’t breathe’: Transcript of recording details Khashoggi’s final moments before murder
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe” in his final moments as he was attacked at the Saudi consulate in Turkey, CNN reported.
Hurricane Maria’s economic impact on Puerto Rico: At least $43 billion, possibly as high as $159 billion
There’s disagreement about the economic impact Hurricane Maria had on Puerto Rico, but by any measure the island is a long ways from prosperity.
Trump will appear at Bush state funeral — but he’s not slated to speak to the crowd
George H.W. Bush will be eulogized by a fellow former president, his son George W., but not by the current one. Donald Trump will not speak at the funeral.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs move on after Kareem Hunt’s release
Playing in their first game without Kareem Hunt since the running back’s release Friday, the Chiefs found a way to keep their offense rolling.
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes picks up rushing game vs. Raiders with Kareem Hunt off team
The saga of RB back Kareem Hunt – released by Kansas City after a video showed him shoving and kicking a woman – added intrigue to the Chiefs-Raiders.
‘Unbearable grief’: Pakistani parents of Santa Fe school shooting victim warn of gun culture in US
The parents of an exchange student from Pakistan killed in the Santa Fe High School shooting join a lawsuit against the suspect’s parents.