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What We Know About Pope Benedict's Resignation

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:22:07 +0000

In stunning news, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning from the Vatican that he will resign his position as head of the Catholic Church, effective on February 28. This has already set off a flurry of speculation, largely because no pope has voluntarily done so since the year 1415.

The news is still coming in, but here's what we know so far:

Congressman David Wu Resigns Amidst Claims He Had 'Sexual Encounter' with Teenage Girl

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:29:51 +0000

Facing allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with an 18-year old, Congressman David Wu (D-OR) has resigned, effective upon the completion of the debt ceiling negotiations.

On Monday, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi had called for a full

National Public Radio CEO Resigns

Andree Valentine — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:02:07 +0000

An undercover video forces NPR's CEO and president Vivian Schiller to resign.
NPR's CEO and president, Vivian Schiller, has been forced to resign, the radio broadcaster's media correspondent reported Wednesday, following an undercover sting in which a senior executive was videotaped describing Tea Party members as "racist."