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Pope Francis has ordered the online publication of 170 volumes of its Jewish files from the recently opened archives of the Pope Pius XII pontificate.

California lawmakers say they'll investigate why the state's gas prices are the highest in the U.S. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced a bipartisan committee on Monday to investigate gas price gouging.

Hong Kong is preparing to introduce new middle school textbooks that will deny the Chinese territory was ever a British colony.

The London-based tribute concert for Foo Fighters’ late drummer Taylor Hawkins will include Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde, Oasis’ Liam Gallagher and comedian Dave Chappelle.

Members of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection are holding their first prime-time hearing to share what they have uncovered about then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is renewing his calls for an immediate halt to violence on the 100th day of the war in Ukraine.

Australia’s new prime minister was sworn into office before flying to Tokyo for a summit with President Joe Biden.

The Vatican’s foreign minister is heading to Kyiv this week as the Holy See seeks to balance its concern for Ukrainians with its efforts to keep open a channel of dialogue with Russia.

Astros manager Dusty Baker tries for his 2,000th win as a major league manager when Houston hosts Seattle.

Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since recovering from his second Tommy John surgery.

Paul Goldschmidt hit an early home run and Steven Matz and the St. Louis bullpen made it stand up, leading the Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 1-0.

Aaron Judge returned from a scheduled day off to homer twice and drive in the tying run as the Yankees rallied past the Royals 6-4 for their ninth straight win.

Leeds has moved five points clear of the relegation zone by drawing at Crystal Palace 0-0 in the English Premier League.

Molly Shannon made a name for herself as a standout performer on “Saturday Night Live” with memorable characters including the hyperactive schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher.

Lawyers for Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai are asking the United Nations to investigate his imprisonment and multiple criminal charges as “legal harassment” that punish him for speaking out.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a tax rebate amid record-high prices at the pump.

The head of the Polish bishops’ conference has done what Pope Francis has avoided doing by publicly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

California could mandate that all businesses require their employees and independent contractors receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Adele has made a return to live performance and scooped three prizes at the Brit Awards, the U.K.’s leading music prizes.

Add Allegiant Air to the list of airlines getting a new CEO this year.

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are opening with the same concerns that loomed over the 2008 Beijing Olympics: China's record on human rights and its treatment of Tibetans and Uyghur Muslims in western China.

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics open in just over a week.

Leaders of the Arizona Democratic Party have voted to censure Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

California would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without parental consent under a state senator's proposal.

Video released from body cameras captures the chaos deputies encountered when they arrived at the scene of a mass shooting outside a Southern California bar in 2018.

Ondrej Palat scored 36 seconds into overtime after Tampa Bay teammate Corey Perry tied it late in the third period, and the Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in the first NHL game following an extended holiday break.

Security pros say it’s one of the worst computer vulnerabilities they’ve ever seen.

January cannot come quick enough for Newcastle.

New York officials have disclosed that the U.S. Department of Justice began a civil inquiry in August into sexual harassment claims made against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The stand the women's professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai's well-being could cost the WTA millions of dollars.

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from saxophone legend Kenny G, a documentary about the 12 young soccer players and their coach trapped in a flooded Thailand cave, and Jane Campion makes a triumphant return to filmmaking in “The Power of the Dog.”.

Angela Williams has taken the helm of the nation’s largest charity with a powerhouse resume behind her — and a long list of challenges in front of her.

Jim Bob Duggar, whose large family was featured in the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting,” has announced he’s running for a seat in the Arkansas Senate.

Both China and the United States are starting new financial attacks on climate change.

New Zealand is buying an extra 500,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine from Denmark as it tries to keep its coronavirus vaccination program running at full speed, the government said.

The on-again, off-again ban imposed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to prevent mandating masks for Florida school students is back in force.

The battle over mask requirements in Florida schools is headed for a new legal phase following an appeal by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of a judge’s ruling that a blanket ban on mask mandates exceeds the state's authority.

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, say it’s “possible” the U.S. will coordinate with the Taliban on any future counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan against Islamic State militants or others.

Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s five home runs in the Royals’ 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

Yogananda Pittman, who was the top Capitol Police intelligence official when thousands of pro-Trump rioters descended in January and who served as the agency’s acting chief, is back in charge of intelligence.

Luke Voit had a two-run single in New York’s three-run first inning and the Yankees beat Kansas City 5-2 on Wednesday for their 12th straight series victory over the Royals.

Irish singer Ronan Keating has accepted “substantial damages” from a British tabloid newspaper publisher over phone hacking.

A judge in Northern Ireland says there is plausible evidence that authorities could have prevented the worst single atrocity of the Troubles.

The Russia-based criminal syndicate behind a devastating series of recent ransomware attacks is offline.

The cyber insurance industry, once a profitable niche, is now in the crosshairs of ransomware criminals.

Pope Francis is insisting that Lebanon must remain a “land of tolerance and pluralism.”.

The Tampa Bay Lightning lead the Stanley Cup Final two games to none after beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-1on Wednesday night.

The Montreal Canadiens have finally earned respect during a remarkable playoff run that has them in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years.

The Vatican has formally opposed a proposed Italian law expanding anti-discrimination protections to the LGBT community.

Shea Theodore had a goal and an assist, Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in the first game of the Stanley Cup semifinal.