The Chicago native is also a Peruvian citizen and lived for years in Peru, first as a missionary and then as an archbishop.

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The Office of Independent Investigations confirmed both Poulsbo police and the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office were involved in the incident.

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Explore historical trivia behind the longest conclave and the shortest, the oldest pope and the youngest and a handful of antipopes as well.

NEW YORK — Sue Bird is giving another assist to USA Basketball, becoming the managing director of the women's national team.

If approved, nearly 50 locations will close as part of the company's "initial closing," according to bankruptcy filings. Is ...