The latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.
Pope Francis warns US bishops against ‘divisive’ language
Pope Francis told U.S. bishops on Wednesday they should avoid “harsh and divisive” language and create a church with the warmth of a “family fire” as he laid out a vision for American Catholicism.
Papa! DC crowds cheer pope; he calls for climate action
Plunging headlong into the issues of the day, Pope Francis opened his visit to the United States with a strong call for action to combat climate change, calling it a problem that “can no longer be left to a future generation.”
The Latest: The pope meets the people
The latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.
Pope marks special anniversary by flying to Cuba’s east end
Pope Francis marked a personal anniversary Monday — the day he decided as a teenager to become a priest — by traveling to the Cuban city of Holguin, emphasizing his papacy’s focus on preaching the faith in places far from the international spotlight.
Clergy abuse victim, abuser want to create resource center
A woman who was molested by a nun is teaming up with a priest convicted of sexual misconduct to create a resource center for victims of sexual abuse.
On Sept. 11 anniversary, appeals to remember as time passes
Sept. 11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the terror attacks Friday in a subdued gathering at ground zero.
Five city water supplies to be re-checked
The Minnesota Department of Health says five cities’ public water supply systems will be re-analyzed because of possible misconduct by a lab employee.
Hundreds of officers attend funeral for Illinois lieutenant
Several hundred police officers from around the country attended a funeral Monday for a suburban Chicago lieutenant shot and killed last week.
Police to examine video in death of Illinois officer
Authorities have recovered video that they hope will provide significant help to detectives searching for three men wanted in the fatal shooting of an Illinois police officer, the lead investigator said Thursday.
Minnesota senior associate AD on leave during investigation
A senior associate athletics director at the University of Minnesota has gone on leave while outside lawyers investigate five anonymous complaints lodged against him since the resignation of athletics director Norwood Teague, the university confirmed Thursday.
MTV Video Music Awards criticized for glorifying marijuana
An organization that ran anti-cigarette smoking ads during the Video Music Awards has complained to MTV’s parent company about the program’s multiple references to marijuana and said it sent the wrong message to young viewers.
Judge sides with Brady on ‘Deflategate,’ NFL appeals
Tom Brady learned Thursday he will start the season on the field after a judge lifted the league’s four-game suspension of the star quarterback for a scandal over deflated footballs, saying he was treated unfairly by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Hunt for 3 suspects widens after Illinois officer’s death
Authorities broadened the hunt Wednesday for three suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of a popular Illinois police officer.
Fan dies after fall from upper deck at Atlanta Braves game
A fan died after falling from the upper deck into the lower-level stands at Turner Field on Saturday night during a game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees.