February 21, 2012

Some financially strong Catholic-sponsored medical centers are joining with smaller secular hospitals, in some cases limiting access to treatments like contraception and abortion.

After more than 12 hours of talks, euro zone finance ministers approved a new bailout of 130 billion euros, or $172 billion, under which private investors in Greek debt will take steep losses to help stave off a default.

Intense campaigning in the early-nominating states has left the leading Republican presidential candidates increasingly reliant on millions spent on their behalf by outside groups.

Some Republican candidates are said to be using microtargeting, a sophisticated technology that allows campaigns to tailor messages to specific voters.

A new camera that clips to a collar or sunglasses can record two hours of video, which could provide evidence in controversies over police officers’ use of force.