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Alternative for Germany is listed as a ‘right-wing extremist’ party by domestic intelligence agency
The German domestic intelligence service said Friday it has classified the Alternative for Germany party, which placed second ...
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...
From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope
Conclave,” the movie, may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the ...
Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza
The top United Nations court on Friday wraps a week of hearings on what Israel must do to ensure desperately needed ...
The day London went ‘barmy.’ An East End boy remembers the end of World War II in Europe
John Goldsmith was too young to fight in World War II, but he remembers the rationing, the blackouts and the bombs that ...
James Harden scores 28, and the Clippers force Game 7 with a gritty 111-105 win over the Nuggets
James Harden had 28 points and eight assists in an outstanding bounce-back performance, Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and the ...
Rubio takes on two top national security roles after embracing Trump’s ‘America First’ vision
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been thrown into two top national security jobs at once as President Donald Trump presses ...
Email mistake reveals secret plans to end research on Head Start and other child safety net programs
The Trump administration could gut research on the effectiveness of child welfare programs, with plans to terminate dozens of ...
Americans see more overreach from the president than from judges, an AP-NORC poll finds
As President Donald Trump faces significant pushback from federal judges, a new poll shows U.S. adults are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power ...
Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review
A veteran activist of the Civil Rights Movement said he was notified by the Smithsonian Institution that items he loaned to ...
Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter known for ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ dies in house fire
Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song “I Kissed a Girl,” died in a house fire ...