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Michigan Priest to Stop Hugging Children at Mass, Will Give Fist Bumps Instead

A Michigan priest known for being a hugger to members of his parish will no longer embrace children during Mass, a Diocesan official told ABCNews.com today. The Rev. William Langlois, who is pastor at St. Patrick and St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church in Grand Haven,…

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Crimes Against Christmas

The latest reports on crimes against the holiday season. Read More »

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Exclusive and breaking news stories from Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross and the investigative team. Read More »

Middle East

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Picture This: ABC News

The ABC News: “Picture This” blog showcases the best in class photography from all over the world as well as photos in the news, photo technology and cutting edge techniques used in photography. Read More »

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World

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Today 2:52am
The Note’s Must-Reads for Friday, May 25, 2012

The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ Amanda VanAllen and Carrie Halperin OBAMA/ROMNEY ABC News’ Devin Dwyer: “President Obama Accuses…

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George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos is anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America" and "This Week." He is also the network's chief political correspondent, reporting on political and policy stories for all ABC News broadcasts and platforms. Read More »

Political Punch

Political coverage and musings on pop culture from ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper and the ABC News White House team. Read More »

Polls

Gary Langer provides public opinion polling, analysis and consulting services to ABC News through Langer Research Associates, a company he founded in 2010 after more than a decade as ABC's polling director. Read More »

The Note

Updated 2:52am

Throughout the day, ABC News' political team contributes to The Note with the very latest news and analysis from the nation's capital and the 2012 campaign trail. Read More »

5/24/12 2:27am
Jim Parsons, Emmy Winning Star of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Comes Out as Gay

Jim Parsons, who plays lovable, clueless geek Sheldon Cooper on the hit CBS TV series “The Big Bang Theory,” has been revealed to be gay in a recent newspaper profile. The New York Times profile on Parsons, 39, who is currently starring as Elwood P….

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Celebrities

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Movies

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Music

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Oscars

Coverage of the Academy Awards – the latest news on the nominees, winners and Oscar’s memorable moments. Read More »

TV

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5/24/12 2:19pm
‘American Idol’ Winner Phillip Phillips to Get Kidney Surgery

Shortly after Phillip Phillips was  proclaimed the “American Idol” 2012 winner Wednesday night, it was learned  the crooning champ would  soon undergo kidney surgery. The 21-year-old singer from Leesburg, Ga.,  had apparently battled severe and chronic kidney stones throughout the  “American Idol” season. Phillips called into “Live! With Kelly”…

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Medical Unit

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Richard Besser

Medical analysis and commentary from ABC News' senior health and medical editor, Dr. Richard Besser. Read More »

5/24/12 12:22pm
Adorable Corgi Starts House Fire (VIDEO)

The Pet Collective wanted to kick of its new YouTube series, “Pet Sense,” with a bang — not a full-blown explosion. But that’s what happened when producers went to visit Yogi, a corgi, who likes to attack household cleaning supplies. The web show sends animal…

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Advice

Liz Pryor’s straight-talking advice on relationships, family, office conflicts and much more. Read More »

Parenting

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5/24/12 1:32pm
Bank Error Sends Pa. Man on $70K Spree

  There are no free lunches. Money doesn’t fall from trees. And sadly, the Bank Fairy doesn’t mysteriously deposit cash into random customer accounts. So one has to wonder what Joseph Bucci, a Trevose, Pa., resident was thinking when he went to a local Wells Fargo Bank…

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Consumer Report

Tips and advice on how to be a savvy consumer. Read More »

5/24/12 3:16pm
Tiles Harness Footsteps to Generate Electricity

What if you could help power a whole city by going for a walk, or generate real electricity by doing the electric slide? Now, thanks to one London-based start-up, you can. The company is called Pavegen Systems, and it’s generating sparks across Europe thanks to…

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Nature and Environment

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Science

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