Powerball Fever Sweeps the Nation, Fuels Jackpot [1]

In U.S. fight over gay marriage, both sides gearing up for more battles [2]

White House promotes 'My2k' Twitter hashtag in tax rate debate [3]

Ireland -- How other Catholic countries in Europe deal with abortion [4]

Kenya -- Female politican says" More women don't seek political posts becasue they fear for their safety [5]. "If the government is committed towards ensuring that more women get into power it should protect them."

Fox News priest Attacks Arkansas parents who object to student trip to Christian church for Christian themed play [6]

Australia: US victims of priest sent 'for treatment' to appear [7]

England: Priests from the Society of Jesus hand over Sacred Heart Church in Wimbledon after 130 years [8]

The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Pa., has launched an in-depth look at its 20 elementary schools in an effort [9], officials said, to make sure Catholic education remains strong and efficient.

NCR's sister publication, Celebration, posts reflections on each day's Scripture reading. Here's a link: celebrationpublications.org/dailybread [10]. You may want to bookmark it. It's a great way to begin the day.