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March 21, 2002

Pope denounces sex abuse

VATICAN CITY, Vatican City, March 21 -- Pope John Paul II Thursday for the first time ever addressed the sex abuse cases that have been plaguing the Roman Catholic Church, saying the "scandal" cast a "dark shadow" on all priests. Last week, the Boston archdiocese agreed to pay up to $30 million to pay 86 plaintiffs under a settlement involving molestation charges against one priest. Content: 02001000 12004000 12005000

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Dell plans to cut more than 6,600 Jobs due to plummeting PC sales

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Denmark awards first-ever contracts for carbon storage offshore

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Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A 3.8-magnitude earthquake near Buffalo, N.Y., Monday morning rattled the nerves of residents around the region but not much else with no immediate damage or injuries reported, officials said.

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