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‘A son of Chicago:’ High School where Pope Leo once taught celebrates history
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-area native and former substitute teacher at St. Rita High School, has become the first ...
As ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV
Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday to share their thoughts on the ...
Man convicted of Greece double shooting that killed unborn baby
Greece police confirmed a man has been convicted of attempted murder after a double shooting at a home on Britton Road led to a mother losing her unborn baby. 27-year-old ...
Skorts vs. shorts uniform debate brimming in Irish sport camogie as women push for choice
A small Irish sport has become the latest battleground for female athletes protesting against their dress codes — in this case “skorts.” Camogie, a female version of hurling, doesn’t allow players ...
Canisteo police chief resigns, pleads guilty, after joint investigation into timekeeping fraud
The video above is from the initial investigation into Amidon in June 2024. CANISTEO, N.Y. (WETM) — The former Canisteo police chief resigned on Thursday after pleading guilty in court to charges ...
Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to plummet to Earth this weekend after 53 years
A half-ton Soviet spacecraft that never made it to Venus 53 years ago is expected to fall back to Earth this weekend. Built to land on the solar system’s hottest ...
Rafael Devers tells Red Sox he won’t move to 1B, tells front office to ‘do their jobs’ finding one
Rafael Devers is the Boston Red Sox’s designated hitter. And he’s not interested in another position switch. Speaking with reporters for the first time since Triston ...
Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is pushed to next week
The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was postponed until early next week, right before opening ...
‘Hamilton’ author Ron Chernow’s new book takes on an icon of American letters, Mark Twain
Historian Ron Chernow’s latest work may surprise readers who know him best for the book which inspired the musical “Hamilton” and for his biographies of George Washington and ...
UN agencies warn Israel plans for aid distribution endanger lives in Gaza
International aid agencies warned on Friday that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza, including a U.S.-backed proposal, will only increase suffering and ...
Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes. Here’s his history with the festival
Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, a culmination for the 81-year-old actor whose history with the French film festival ...
Chris Buescher is back at Kansas Speedway, reliving the closest Cup Series finish in NASCAR history
One year ago, Chris Buescher was beaten by Kyle Larson at Kansas Speedway by the blink of the eye. Less than a blink of an eye. The official margin of victory for the ...