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West Virginia diocese to discuss 'future leadership'

WHEELING, W.Va. - West Virginia's Roman Catholic Diocese says it's set to discuss its "future leadership," 10 months after the resignation of Bishop Michael Bransfield. The Diocese of Wheeling-Charles...

Jul 22, 2019

Marvel's next films will bring diversity, onscreen and off

LOS ANGELES - Marvel's push for more women and people of colour in its cinematic universe is extending to behind the camera for its next slate of films. Of the five films Marvel Studios announced at C...

Jul 22, 2019

Goose freed, got stuck in pizza driver's car grille

BURLINGTON, Vt. - Authorities say a goose that got stuck in a pizza delivery driver's car grille in Vermont is expected to make a full recovery. Driver Ryan Harrington tells WCAX-TV he saw a goose wad...

Jul 22, 2019

Prosecutor: Cristiano Ronaldo won't face Vegas rape charge

LAS VEGAS - Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused the soccer star of raping her in his suite at a Las Vegas resort more than 10 years ago, the city's top prosecutor said ...

Jul 22, 2019

Correction: Sweden-Rapper story

BERLIN - In a story July 20 about President Donald Trump advocating with Sweden on behalf of A$AP Rocky, The Associated Press erroneously reported the rapper's real last name. It is Mayers, not May. A...

Jul 22, 2019

Indictment handed up in 'Real Housewives' home invasion

FREEHOLD, N.J. - A man has been indicted in the home invasion of a former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member. James Mainello also faces robbery, aggravated assault and other charges in the in...

Jul 22, 2019

Swedish investigation ends of man in fight with A$AP Rocky

STOCKHOLM - Swedish prosecutors have dropped their investigation of a man they say was involved in a fight with American rapper A$AP Rocky. Magnus Stromberg represents the alleged victim and said Mond...

Jul 22, 2019

Le Batard absent from radio show after assailing Trump, ESPN

NEW YORK - ESPN's Dan Le Batard was not at his radio show Monday after attracting attention for criticizing President Donald Trump's racist tweets and his network's policy of avoiding politics unless ...

Jul 22, 2019

Pioneering Native American author honoured with peace prize

CINCINNATI - A Native American author whose writings have highlighted his indigenous culture is this year's winner of a lifetime achievement award celebrating literature's power to foster peace, socia...

Jul 22, 2019

Ali called Marvel about 'Blade' after 'Green Book' win

SAN DIEGO - Mahershala Ali made the first move with Marvel Studios and "Blade." Comic-Con audiences learned on Saturday night that Ali would be playing the Marvel Comics character in a reboot. Marvel ...

Jul 22, 2019