In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing, and keep in mind that some tourists have been involved in armed robberies (in these cases, always hand over your belongings).

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At least 14 states have passed laws that restrict students’ use of smartphones in schools. Vermont lawmakers are debating whether to follow suit.

The legacy of Pope Francis, who famously exhorted young Catholics to "shake things up" by taking the gospel to "favelas, ...

Armed with brushes and paint, volunteers touch up houses left standing after devastating floods last year that killed nearly ...

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Yahoo News looks back on the legacy of Pope Francis — born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936 — ...

A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as the most beautiful game in ...

Creating a safe and livable future for humanity would appear to be an obvious goal for all. Yet the climate movement has never faced a more hostile and coordinated opposition.

After his passing on Monday, Coloradans are remembering Pope Francis, including one woman who met him on his honeymoon. She says the pope inspired her to serve others and instilled pride in her ...

BERLIN (AP) — As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in ...