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AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, ...
Long journey to the NFL draft is only the beginning for college prospects aiming to make the pros
The NFL draft is the culmination of a lifelong dream for many college players who've envisioned hearing their names called by Commissioner Roger Goodell since they were kids.
Minnesota takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Los Angeles
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (50-32, third in the Western Conference) ...
Pacers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) ...
What are the church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing of ballots with a needle and thread after they're counted, and then burning ...
Review: While Paul Simon’s voice is slip, slidin’ away, the songwriter still remains
Paul Simon and his band performing “Slip Slidin Away” on the first concert of a three-night stand Sunday at the Orpheum ...
AP PHOTOS: Land mines still claim lives in post-Assad Syria
Land mines and other unexploded remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat across Syria, causing widespread casualties and long-term harm.
Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
Tributes to Pope Francis instantly poured in from around the world from presidents to people of all walks of like on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff's death at age 88.
China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues
China will sanction United States officials, lawmakers and leaders of non-governmental organizations who it says have "performed poorly'' on Hong Kong issues, the foreign ministry announced.
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. They involve the certification of death and public ...
Pope Francis, Latin America's first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88
Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives over climate change and critiques of capitalism, died ...
'Who am I to judge?' Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style
Pope Francis, who died on Monday, had an informal, lighthearted speaking style, and sometimes he even created words in a combination of his native Spanish with the Italian that he spoke as pope.