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Emilio Morenatti, chief photographer in Spain for The Associated Press, arrived in St. Peter’s Square before sunrise to wait for Pope Francis’ casket to pass through the crowd and into St. Peter’s Basilica

Two Belgian teenagers who were found with thousands of ants valued at $9,200 and allegedly destined for European and Asian markets will be sentenced in two weeks

Waters drew large crowds who were seen swimming with the sharks

U.S. markets opened with big gains Wednesday amid clear signs of relief after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a “de-escalation” from unsustainable tariffs against China in the trade war between the…

The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution aren't only being read in classrooms these days

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has parted ways with CEO Ju’Riese Colón

Ryan Mindell notified the lottery’s commission board of his decision as the agency faces scrutiny from state officials

Costa Rica says it will allow some of the approximately 200 migrants deported from the United States and held in detention in the Central American country to stay and move about freely for three months

Trump administration officials hinted at cancelling IRS Direct File program

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown with China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies