Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were scheduled to appear at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a long-standing tradition dating back to 1960, but Harris opted for a video appearance due to campaign commitments. Trump made jokes and criticized Harris, while Harris appeared in a video with a “Saturday Night Live” character, Mary Katherine Gallagher, offering advice on addressing the Catholic gathering. The event, named after former New York Governor Alfred E. Smith, has historically featured presidential candidates engaging in self-deprecating humor, but the absence of one candidate has led to a more contentious atmosphere in recent years.
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Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement in clergy sex abuse case, attorneys say
The New Orleans Archdiocese has proposed a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, following prior claims of a $179.2 million offer deemed insufficient by attorneys for the survivors. If accepted by two-thirds of the survivors by late October, payments could begin next year, with ongoing concerns about the archdiocese's accountability and the emotional toll on survivors. Want More Context? 🔎
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