“See you in Philadelphia!” That was the videotaped message Pope Francis issued to American pilgrims. But even though massive crowds are still expected this week, some logistical problems may leave the attendance numbers for the pope’s visit smaller than they would have been. Despite an “I’ll be there” marketing campaign,… Read More

A year after a federal jury convicted him of crimes behind a salmonella outbreak blamed for killing nine people and sickening hundreds more, former peanut executive Stewart Parnell returns to court facing possible imprisonment for the rest of his life. A sentencing hearing was scheduled for Monday in Albany, Georgia,… Read More

An extraordinary story has emerged out of a Washington state animal shelter, where officials claim a dog dutifully stood guard for a nearly a week on Vashon Island to protect another dog that had fallen in a cistern. Tillie, a setter mix, only left Phoebe’s side to try to alert people… Read More

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. (AP) — California fire officials said a wildfire north of San Francisco destroyed another 162 homes, raising the number of homes destroyed to 1,050 and making it the fourth worst wildfire in the state’s history. The tally announced on Sunday brought the total number of homes destroyed in… Read More

The verdict is in from the Associated Press’ television critic Frazier Moore on Andy Samberg’s job as Emmy host: He was “smooth, saucy, purposefully goofy and self-assured,” writes Moore in his review of Sunday night’s show. Here’s how Sunday night’s 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards happened (all times local): ___… Read More

It may be weird science, but it’s still important! A Cornell University graduate student who allowed honeybees to sting him in 25 places and a group of scientists who concluded it’s possible for one man to father 888 children are among the winners of this year’s Ig Nobels, which honor… Read More

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A boy charged with killing his father and another man when he was 8 years old has been cleared by a judge to transition into a foster home and enroll in public school, prompting outrage from the prosecutor and the family of a victim. The boy,… Read More

Did these American cops just let a Middle Eastern sheikh escape justice? According to the Associated Press, the man who allegedly said he owned a Ferrari caught on film speeding recklessly through a Beverly Hills neighborhood apparently has raced out of town Thursday. No arrest was made. Khalid bin Hamad… Read More

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