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Reaction: Pope Francis grateful for ‘noble’ Benedict and his prayers

By FRANCES D’EMILIO and GIADA ZAMPANO  | Associated PressVATICAN CITY  — Hours after the death Saturday of...

Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95

By NICOLE WINFIELD (Associated Press)VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who...

Drawing nears for $685 million Mega Millions prize

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to $685 million ahead of Friday night’s...

New California laws on abortion, jaywalking, rap lyrics take effect in 2023

By ADAM BEAM | Associated PressSACRAMENTO — Cheaper abortions, raises for some workers and grace for jaywalkers...

Movies, books, music entering the public domain in 2023 include last Sherlock Holmes work

WASHINGTON  — Sherlock Holmes is finally free to the American public in 2023.The long-running contested copyright dispute...

San Jose State beats UNLV in OT to open Mountain West play with win for first time

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 5: San Jose State University head basketball coach...

Mega Millions jackpot up to $640 million after no big winner

DES MOINES, Iowa — A giant Mega Millions jackpot grew larger Wednesday to an estimated $640 million...

Judge kept FTX execs’ plea deals secret to get Sam Bankman-Fried to US

By LARRY NEUMEISTER | Associated PressNEW YORK  — A judge agreed to a request by prosecutors to...