Nation and world briefs

School’s employment program boosts students’ skills, confidence

Catholic high school in Portland partners with business to earn money to cover education costs and gain valuable experience

Children born into the world called ‘great gift’ for families, for future

Despite poor weather, thousands attended March for Life Chicago Jan. 11

Puerto Ricans fear what may come after quakes, archbishop says

Many residents are still sleeping outside for fear an aftershock may collapse buildings