Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was known for his inclusive policies and advocacy for the marginalized, including Black people, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to ...

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UConn’s baseball team is on a late-season surge. Beau Root, the grandson of baseball great Tim McCarver, has injected some of the spirit.

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While the most serious measles epidemic in a decade has led to the deaths of two children and spread to 27 states with no ...

Akshay Kumar film is doing decent business at the box office. The film's steady pace during the weekdays is a good sign of its future, with 'Jaat' still working well at the ticket window.

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Longtime ‘Independent’ contributor joins a “League of Laureates” that includes Melinda Palacio, Emma Trelles, Laure-Anne ...