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West Virginia Bishop Resigns, To Be Investigated By Vatican

Matthew McDonald

Bishop Michael Bransfield, the bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, resigned Thursday and will be investigated by the Archbishop of Baltimore on suspicions of sexually harassing adults, a Church official announced.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston consists of the entire state of West Virginia.

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Cape Cod Potato Chips Lays Off 21

Matthew McDonald

Cape Cod Potato Chips laid off 21 workers Wednesday after deciding to upgrade old equipment, according to the Cape Cod Times.

That's more than one-quarter of its workforce in Hyannis.

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