Pope accepts resignation of US Cardinal accused of cover-up over sexual abuse
By Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl after he became entangled in two major sexual abuse and cover-up scandals and lost the support of many in his flock. Wuerl, who turns 78 in November, becomes the most prominent head to roll in the scandal roiling the Catholic Church after his predecessor as Washington […]
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Poland’s ruling party pressures cinemas to stop showing blockbuster film about Catholic Church abuse
A new film exposing the ills of the Catholic Church has proved a surprise hit in Poland and become a target of the Right-wing government. Kler (“Clergy”) has drawn 3 million viewers in just two weeks, becoming one of the country’s biggest box office successes. The film has been praised for its handling of clerical child […]
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Russian town besieged by polar bears forced off melting Arctic ice
A coastal town in the Russian Arctic has been besieged by hungry polar bears who are spending more time on land as sea ice melts due to climate change. At least six bears near Dikson, the most northern inhabited place in Russia, have kept its 500 or so residents “gripped with fear” whenever they venture […]
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Geoffrey Rush tells Sydney court he was ‘numb’ after misconduct allegation published
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush said on Monday he was distraught when he read newspaper articles accusing him of inappropriate conduct, as a court began a hearing into his lawsuit against the publisher. In the first such case in Australia of the #MeToo era, Rush is suing News’s Corporation’s Australian arm over a series of articles saying he […]
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Outrage in Venice after four-year-old boy fined for riding his scooter in St Mark’s Square
Police in Venice have been accused of heavy-handed behaviour after fining a four-year-old-boy nearly 70 euros for riding his scooter in St Mark’s Square. The little boy was riding his scooter when he was stopped by police, who issued his father with a fine for 67 euros (£60). Toy scooters and roller skates are banned […]
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College Recruiting: State champion Hedin to St. Cloud State
Adam Hedin of Rosemount has committed to wrestling for St. Cloud State following his senior season. He is a three-time state entrant and a two-time state placer with finishes of 1st at 132 pounds as a junior and 4th at 132 pounds as a sophomore. Hedin completed his junior year undefeated (45-0), winning a Rumble […]
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Jacks welcome No. 4 Oklahoma State to Frost
For the second consecutive week, the South Dakota State University wrestling team will host a top-10 team in dual action. Friday afternoon, the Jackrabbits will face their first Big 12 Conference opponent of the season by welcoming fourth-ranked Oklahoma State to Frost Arena. Action begins at 5 p.m. Video streaming of the dual will be […]
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New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva 42 Blooming Prairie 27
New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva 42 Blooming Prairie 27 (106 lbs.) Andrew Reich of NRHEG pinned Joe Pirkl of Blooming Prairie in 1 minute and 27 seconds. (113 lbs.) Ethan Arett of Blooming Prairie beat Brett Kubiatowicz of NRHEG 12-8 (Decision). (120 lbs.) Forfeit of NRHEG won by forfeit against Blooming Prairie. (126 lbs.) Cordell Peterson of NRHEG […]
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Fosston/Bagley 45 Fertile-Beltrami 30
at Fertile Fosston/Bagley 45 Fertile-Beltrami 30 106# – Carter Sorenson(FOBA) over Hunter Hitchen(FB), 5-0 113# – Brayden Sorenson(FOBA) over Justin Boit(FB) fall 1:22 120# – Willie Meine(FB) over Connor Lomen(FOBA), fall :35 126# – Henry Burrack(FOBA) over Ross Hamre(FB), 5-2 132# – Alex Wolfe(FOBA) won by Forfeit 138# – Quinten Desrosier(FB) over Tommy Snobl(FOBA), fall […]
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Dover-Eyota 40, Caledonia 22
Dover-Eyota 40, Caledonia 22 106 — Taylor DeFrang (DE) pinned Owen Blocker 0:22. 113 — Trevor Vick (CAL) pinned Teigen Miller 2:48. 120 — Kyle Cavanaugh (#4-113) (CAL) pinned Spencer Honsey 0:34. 126 — Jack Strub (CAL) dec. Blake Badker 10-5. 132 — Colin Jorde (DE) pinned Payton Schott 3:56. 138 — Michael Nelson (DE) […]
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