Pope Francis down with the flu, undergoes hospital checkup

Associated Press 11/26/2023

ROME — Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said. Francis, who had part of one lung removed…

Suspended Alabama priest married the 18-year-old he fled to Italy with, records show

Associated Press 11/23/2023

MOBILE, Alabama— State records show that a suspended Alabama priest recently married the 18-year-old woman he fled to Italy with this summer, and an archbishop said Wednesday that he expects the Vatican to pursue the man’s official…

NBA: Draymond Green suspended 5 games for grabbing Gobert; 3 players fined

Associated Press 11/16/2023

NEW YORK — The NBA has suspended Golden State’s Draymond Green for five games for grabbing Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert around the neck “in an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner,” the league said Wednesday night. Also penalized by the league for their roles…

NBA: 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. hit by vehicle in Philly, to miss ‘significant’ time

Associated Press 11/12/2023

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. has sustained undisclosed injuries after being struck by a vehicle Saturday and is expected to miss significant playing time, the team said. The 27-year-old Oubre was transported to a…

Taylor Swift, Rick Ross, classes tackling celebs like them, get attention of law students in US

Associated Press 11/12/2023

DES MOINES, Iowa — A South Dakota law professor typically teaches about dense topics like torts and natural resources. But next semester, he and his fearless students are shaking things up by turning their attention to Taylor…

40 Filipinos leave war-torn Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing, arrive in Egypt

Associated Press 11/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Dozens of Filipinos fled from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip into Egypt through the Rafah crossing after Filipino diplomats negotiated for their safe passage and Qatar mediated for the border to be opened, Philippine President…

Djokovic barges into Paris Masters semis, gets ‘revenge win’ against champ Rune

Associated Press 11/04/2023

PARIS — Novak Djokovic took his revenge over defending champion Holger Rune to reach the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Friday after a nearly three-hour battle. The Dane beat Djokovic in last year’s final but could…

Last ‘new’ Beatles song ‘Now and Then’ set for release on Nov. 2

Associated Press 10/29/2023

NEW YORK—Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, artificial intelligence has enabled the release next week of what is promised to be the last “new” Beatles song. The track, called…

Mass graves, overcrowded cemeteries: War robs Gaza of funeral rites

Associated Press 10/29/2023

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — It was neither the place nor the time for a proper goodbye, said Omar Dirawi. Not here, in this dusty field strewn with dead people wrapped in blankets and zipped up in…

Suspect in Maine mass killing has been found dead

Associated Press 10/28/2023

LEWISTON, Maine — The Army reservist who opened fire in a bowling alley and then at a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people, was found dead Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot, ending an intensive two-day search…

Israel steps up air, ground attacks in Gaza, cuts off communications in area

Associated Press 10/28/2023

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel knocked out internet and communications in the Gaza Strip in stepped-up bombardment Friday night, largely cutting off its 2.3 million people from contact with each other and the outside world and…

NBA: James Harden skips 76ers practice again, ‘unlikely’ to play in preseason finale

Associated Press 10/20/2023

CAMDEN, N.J.— Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden skipped NBA practice Thursday for the second straight day, with the team officially saying the disgruntled player is away because of a personal matter. “I think the organization has made it clear…

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