Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?

VATICAN CITY (AP) — One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway c...

Romanians confront a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election rerun

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are confronting a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a fraught presidential election redo next week, including ominous claims that the NATO member c...

First-half skirmish between Nuggets and Clippers results in 6 technical fouls in Game 4

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden and Denver’s Christian Braun tangled in the final seconds before halftime, triggering a skirmish that resulted in six technical fouls between the Los An...

Aaron Gordon's historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Gordon turned Nikola Jokic's airball into a bit of NBA history as time expired. Gordon swarmed the glass and slammed down Jokic’s miss to lift the Denver Nugge...

Lawsuit says migrants endure isolation and intimidation at US' Guantanamo detention center

Immigration and civil rights advocates have renewed concerns that immigrants detained at Guantanamo Bay are being held in extreme isolation, cut off from meaningful access to legal counsel o...

Broncos add flexibility to their roster in the NFL draft as they build around quarterback Bo Nix

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Most mock drafts had the Denver Broncos taking a running back or tight end in the first round despite coach Sean Payton's strong hints that he wasn't necessarily bent...

Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders dealt with his shockingly long wait to get drafted by relying on the same approach that made him an NFL prospect in the first place. The Colorado quart...

Rockies lose for 13th time in 14 games, fall 6-4 to Reds as Hays homers twice

DENVER (AP) — Noel Marte hit a two-run homer, Austin Hays added a pair of solo drives and the Cincinnati Reds beat Colorado 6-4 on Saturday to send the Rockies to their 13th loss in 14 games...

Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Protesters chanted and marched Saturday outside the FBI after agents arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities. The case has escalate...

Shedeur Sanders will be part of the competition for Browns' QB spot despite drop in NFL draft

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Andrew Berry said Friday night that it was less about where Shedeur Sanders got picked than what he would do with the opportunity after getting selected. It turns out, the...

Jags add 'intangibly rich' players like Travis Hunter in the NFL draft to 'level up the ecosystem'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone spent two months dropping big words and interesting catchphrases. The NFL draft provided him with a forum t...

Los Angeles police release video of armed confrontation that wounded author, wife of Weezer bassist

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have released video from the shooting of author Jillian Lauren, the wife of a Weezer band member, during a chaotic backyard confrontation that culminate...