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L.A. Archdiocese to Settle Abuse Cases

The Los Angeles Archdiocese has agreed to pay $660 million to settle lawsuits from hundreds of people who claim they were abused by Roman Catholic clergy. It is the largest settlement yet reached in the church's clergy sexual abuse scandal.

Liane Hansen discusses the settlement with Thomas Roberts, editor of the National Catholic Reporter.

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