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The Latest: Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election
The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass on Friday, a day after his historic election as the ...
Pakistan moves its T20 cricket tournament to Dubai because of concerns over India conflict
The Pakistan Cricket Board has shifted the remaining eight matches of its Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition to the United Arab Emirates following rising military tensions ...
Asian stocks are mixed after hopes for China-US talks, trade deal with the UK lift Wall Street
Shares were mixed in Asia on Friday as investors pinned their hopes on weekend trade talks between China and the U.S. U.S. futures and oil prices logged modest gains. China ...
Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope
When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis’ successor
Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope, meeting with the cardinals who chose him to lead the Catholic ...
Judge to hear arguments over whether LA prosecutor should be kicked off Menendez case
Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989, will make their case to a judge Friday that Los Angeles prosecutors should be removed ...
Daughter says mom ‘gave me life twice’ with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together
For years, Ambrealle Brown was forced to put her dreams of becoming a nurse on hold due to a life-threatening kidney disease that left her temporarily incapacitated. Amid ...
Liberty County stomps Cottondale in region semifinal
The Liberty County softball team defeated the Cottondale Hornets 10-0 in six innings, advancing to the Rural Region 2 Final.
Blountstown prepares for big season with new talent
The Blountstown football team hit the field this spring with a wealth of new and returning talent on all sides of the ball. Following an 8-4 finish in the 2024 ...
T-wolves tie series with 117-93 win vs. Curry-less Warriors behind Randle’s 24 points
Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through another uneven performance, this time capitalizing on Golden State Warriors star Stephen ...
Timberwolves’ Edwards leaves Game 2 with sprained left ankle
Minnesota star Anthony Edwards exited with a sprained left ankle midway through the second quarter against Golden State on Thursday, and the Timberwolves announced his return ...
War of words highlights buildup to UFC 315 in Montreal where political hostilities could overflow
The verbal gloves are off when it comes to the buildup to UFC 315, with the tension between the U.S. and Canada spilling into the card. Even the style of trash talk came up for ...