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NATION IN BRIEF

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· FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Two South Florida teenagers surrendered to police looking into the beatings of three homeless men, police said. Both teenagers will face murder charges in the death of Norris Gaynor, 45, and aggravated battery charges in the beatings of Jacques Pierre, 58, and Raymond Perez, 49, Detective Katherine Collins said.

· BOSTON -- The Vatican rejected the appeals of 10 parishes in the Boston Archdiocese that had petitioned to remain open after being closed as part of Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley's reconfiguration plan. Two years ago, O'Malley announced plans to close more than 80 parishes in response to a decline in the number of priests, changing demographics and financial troubles brought on in part by the clergy sex abuse scandal.

· NEW ORLEANS -- A parade intended to show unity and support for the city's rebuilding was marred by violence when three people were shot as the event drew to a close. All three were admitted to local hospitals. A man, 34, was listed in guarded condition; a man, 20, was in fair condition; and a woman, 18, was in good condition Sunday night, police spokesman Gary Flot said. Thousands had gathered for what had been a festive occasion for New Orleanians determined to make their way back from temporary homes.

-- From News Services

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