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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 ...
Vegas Golden Knights beat Wild 4-2 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup playoff series
The Wild got two goals from Matt Boldy, but fell 4-2 to the Golden Knights as the teams opened an NHL playoff series.
US general says allied forces can repel Asia aggression as Philippines combat drills open
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces opened annual combat drills Monday that are set to include repelling an island attack to simulate the defense of the Philippine archipelago and seas in ...
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, ...
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 ...
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.
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.
Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion
Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church's teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear weapons, upheld it in others such as abortion, and made inroads with Muslims and believers who long ...
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 ...
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.
Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition
He was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013, on the fifth ballot. Francis' Firsts — The first pope from the Americas. — The first from the Jesuit order to be elected pope. — The first to take the ...