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At age 87, Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o remains impassioned about the power of language
At age 87, Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o hopes he can summon the strength for at least one more book. He would call it ...
Conclave voters urged to set aside personal interests and choose a pope who prizes unity
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to ...
CBP seizes $184,000 from Mexican man, woman trying to leave US in a Fiat
Border officers say they seized $184,000 in cash from a man and a woman headed to Mexico in a vehicle over the Brownsville ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...
Kidcast: Savannah Arceneaux from Houma!
Rain, rain go away… Savannah and Patches want to go out an play! Savannah is our Kidcaster this week from Houma, LA. She ...
The Steelers are working on a deal that would send WR George Pickens to Dallas, a source tells AP
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be running out of patience with wide receiver George Pickens. The team is working on a ...
No Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in Preakness highlights some philosophical horse racing changes
Just a few days after winning the Kentucky Derby, Sovereignty was ruled out of running in the Preakness Stakes. It is the ...
‘Hands tied’: Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for non-revenue sports
The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement awaiting final approval from a federal judge is touted as a solution for thousands of ...
Friedrich Merz to visit Warsaw and Paris in first trip as German chancellor to stress European unity
Friedrich Merz made his world-affairs debut Wednesday as Germany’s new chancellor, with plans to immediately team up with ...
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill more than 40 people as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 48 people, including women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, as ...
Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City
The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith unveiled the franchise’s permanent name Thursday morning after more than a year of fan input and ...
Mali’s military government is suspending political parties’ activities, state TV says
State media say Mali ’s military government has announced the suspension of political party activities in the West African country “until further notice.” National ...