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Pope reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass

Pope reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis cracked down Friday on the spread of the old Latin Mass, reversing one of Pope Benedict XVI’s signature decisions in a major challenge to traditionalist Catholics.
1 officer killed, 3 wounded in standoff with Texas gunman

1 officer killed, 3 wounded in standoff with Texas gunman

LEVELLAND, Texas (AP) — One officer was killed and three others were wounded Thursday when a police standoff in a small West Texas city erupted in gunfire. The incident involved a man reported as possibly armed shortly after 1 p.m.
With virus cases rising, mask mandate back on in Los Angeles

With virus cases rising, mask mandate back on in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County will again require masks be worn indoors in the nation's largest county, even by those vaccinated against the coronavirus, while the University of California system also said Thursday that students, faculty and s
Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe

Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe

BERLIN (AP) — More than 60 people have died and dozens were missing Thursday as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging torrents that swept away cars and caused houses to collapse.
Biden: US will protect Haiti embassy, won't send troops

Biden: US will protect Haiti embassy, won't send troops

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S.
California approves 1st state-funded guaranteed income plan

California approves 1st state-funded guaranteed income plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the U.S.
Gunman found criminally responsible for killing 5 at paper

Gunman found criminally responsible for killing 5 at paper

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A jury on Thursday found the gunman who killed five people at a Maryland newspaper criminally responsible, rejecting defense attorneys’ mental illness arguments.
Israeli club calls off match with Barcelona over Jerusalem

Israeli club calls off match with Barcelona over Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — The owner of Israel's Beitar Jerusalem soccer club said Thursday that he called off a friendly match with international powerhouse Barcelona over its refusal to hold the event in contested Jerusalem.
Bad hiccups, but no immediate surgery for Brazil's president

Bad hiccups, but no immediate surgery for Brazil's president

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After 10 straight days of hiccups, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital Wednesday with an intestinal obstruction, but doctors said they would not operate immediately.
Top Poland court rejects EU court injunctions as invalid

Top Poland court rejects EU court injunctions as invalid

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s constitutional court has ruled that temporary injunctions issued by the European Union’s top court regarding Poland’s judiciary conflict with the nation’s constitution and are not binding.