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Pope Francis is Time’s Person of the Year
Time magazine selected Pope Francis as its Person of the Year on Wednesday, saying the Roman Catholic church's new leader has changed the perception of the church in an extraordinary way in a short time.
Mandela’s Body Arrives for Viewing in South Africa
A flag-draped casket containing the body of Nelson Mandela arrived with a military honor guard Wednesday for display in an amphitheater where he was sworn in 19 years ago as South Africa's first black president.
AP-GfK Poll: Low Approval of Congress, Obama
A new poll finds Americans hold Congress in strikingly low regard as a midterm election year nears. Nearly two-thirds say they would like to see their House member replaced.
Former Rutgers Player Sues Over Mike Rice Behavior
A former Rutgers basketball player claims in a lawsuit that he was subjected to physical and emotional abuse at the hands of fired coach Mike Rice.
Snow Totals from Sunday’s Storm
Snow totals from Sunday's snow according to the National Weather Service. How much snow did you get?
Obama to pay Tribute to Mandela in South Africa
President Barack Obama will pay tribute this week to Nelson Mandela, making the long trip from Washington to South Africa Monday to attend a national memorial service for the anti-apartheid icon.
South Africans Hold Day of Prayer for Mandela
South Africans flocked to houses of worship for a national day of prayer and reflection to honor former President Nelson Mandela, starting planned events to commemorate the liberation struggle icon that will culminate in what is expected to be one of the biggest funerals in modern times.
SpaghettiOs Apologizes for Pearl Harbor Tweet
Campbell Soup apologized Saturday for a tweet by its SpaghettiOs brand that marked the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks with a picture of its smiling mascot jauntily holding an American flag.
Christie Stumps for Gov. Otter in Idaho
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has endorsed Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter for a third term at a Republican Party campaign fundraising event in northern Idaho.
Mandela to be Buried Dec. 15
South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela will be buried on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Major Events in the Life of Nelson Mandela
A chronology of major events in the life of the late Nelson Mandela.
South Africans Pay Tribute to Mandela
People across South Africa are commemorating Nelson Mandela with song, tears and prayers as the government prepares funeral ceremonies that will draw leaders and other dignitaries from around the globe.