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March 16, 2017

Atlanta history teaches the violent toll of anti-Semitism

Amid a surge of bomb threats and vandalism at Jewish institutions nationwide, members of Atlanta's Jewish community have felt a familiar wave of apprehension about what may come next.

March 16, 2017

New Ulm Diocese in southern Minnesota files for bankruptcy

A Minnesota diocese filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday, the 14th nationwide and third in the state to do so in the face of mounting claims of sexual abuse by clergy.

March 16, 2017

Man accused of vandalizing mosque is charged with hate crime

A man accused of writing anti-Muslim comments on an Ohio mosque has been charged with committing a hate crime.

March 16, 2017

Fundamentalist pastor charged in toddler's pneumonia death

The pastor of a Christian fundamentalist church that shuns modern medicine has been charged with a felony in his toddler granddaughter's death from pneumonia.

March 16, 2017

Cuomo set for Israel visit in support of Jewish community

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is traveling to Israel in a gesture of solidarity spurred by acts of anti-Semitism at Jewish cemeteries, college campuses and community centers across the nation.

March 16, 2017

Pence, not Trump, to give Notre Dame commencement address

Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the commencement address this spring at the University of Notre Dame, the school announced Thursday, an honor customarily reserved for newly elected U.S. presidents.

March 16, 2017

Not so urgent anymore? Trump's new travel ban delayed

President Donald Trump was barely in office when he signed an executive order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority nations.

March 16, 2017

Threatening note signed 'Muslim Slayer' sent to NYC mosque

New York City police are investigating a threatening note signed "Muslim Slayer" that was sent to a mosque.

March 16, 2017

Catholic chapel in New Jersey mall is closing after decades

A Roman Catholic chapel at a New Jersey shopping mall is closing after more than 45 years.

March 16, 2017

NY archdiocese seeks $100M mortgage to pay sex abuse claims

The Archdiocese of New York is seeking a $100 million short-term mortgage on property it owns near St. Patrick's Cathedral.