Cardinal Sean O'Malley
Despite perceived wisdom that an American cannot be elected pope, Cardinal O'Malley has developed a chorus of supporters for his simplicity
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Conservation body bolsters shark fin trade regs
CITES strengthens protections for three threatened shark species whose fins are a highly-sought delicacy in Asia
Navy vets say Fukushima meltdown made them sick
Veterans are suing over exposure to radiation from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant after 2011 earthquake and tsunami
Formal talks done, all that's left is the conclave
In last formal meeting before papal votes are held, cardinals zero in on the Vatican bank drama
Search for new pope wide open ahead of conclave
List of "papabili" lengthy with no clear favorites as cardinals gather for final meetings before election process begins
North Korea reportedly nullifies armistice
Following threats to void peace agreement, Pyongyang apparently cuts off hotline as South Korea, U.S. begin joint combat drills
Chinese river choked with pig carcasses
An illicit trade in pig parts leads to thousands of pig carcasses floating in Shanghai's main waterway, raising concern over city's water supply
Two years later, Japan seethes at tsunami recovery
Japanese government still promising "visible" reconstruction on the second anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that killed 19,000
"Suicide" of India gang rape suspect questioned
Officials say he killed himself, but father, lawyer say they suspect foul play; Rape, fatal beating on bus set off nationwide protests
Pistorius lawyers appeal his bail restrictions
They argue he's not a flight risk and should be allowed to leave South Africa, provided he has official permission
Swedish princess of famed forbidden love dies at 97
Lilian, a commoner and divorcee, and Prince Bertil gripped the nation with their secret romance and decades-long love story
India official: Suspect in gang rape kills self
Ram Singh was accused of driving bus during brutal rape and murder of 23-year-old student that launched nation-wide protests
Venezuela's opposition leader steps into post-Chavez race
Henrique Capriles is challenging the late leader's favored successor, Nicolas Maduro, in the April 14 election
U.S. and Taliban deny Afghan president's claims
Karzai's accusation that the U.S. and Taliban were colluding is just one of many recent provocations that are a worrying sign
Cardinals begin to see Vatican secrecy as the problem
The old way of thinking among the Catholic hierarchy has been rocked by scandal and the pope's resignation
Trump praises "powerful" Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mother
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say
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