How Vatican feuds may shape selection of pope
Cardinals say the next pontiff must reform the Vatican's scandal-tainted bureaucracy that governs all church decisions
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Top Pistorius prober faces attempted murder counts
South African police: Detective, two other cops fired shots at minivan in 2011 incident; Police blunders in Pistorius case come to light
Worldwide quinoa "fever" stressing Bolivian farmers
Demand for "super grain" quinoa among Western "foodies" is forcing Bolivian farmers to abandon traditional farming methods
American pope "fully possible"
Rev. Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo says it's "not a long shot" and mentions Boston's Cardinal Sean O'Malley as a strong candidate
3 U.K. men convicted in terrorist bomb plot
Trio allegedly inspired by U.S.-born al Qaeda preacher planned attacks prosecutors said were meant to top 2005 London bombings
Egypt's military signals growing impatience
As the country roils two years post-Mubarak, its military indicates it may again be willing to step into the fray and force change
Diplomats: Iran upgrading nuclear facilities
Experts say Iran already has enough enriched uranium for several weapons if the material is further enriched
Pistorius prosecution: Error in "testosterone" testimony
A detective had identified a substance found in Oscar Pistorius' bathroom as testosterone before any tests were conducted
Pressed for time, pope may change conclave rules
The Catholic Church wants a new pope in time for Easter; hundreds of years of canon law are explored for options
Japan probe finds miswiring of Boeing 787 battery
Japan's Transport Ministry learns more about All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 that made emergency landing last month
Human rights report: Mexico security forces behind disappearances of people
Human Rights Watch cites 249 cases of missing persons, about 149 of which include evidence of being carried out by government security forces
AP: Pistorius sought more guns before shooting
Official records show athlete applied for additional firearm licenses weeks before shooting model girlfriend
Mystery surrounds Chavez's return to Venezuela
Is the cancer-striken Venezuelan leader back from Cuba to die? To take back power? To anoint his successor? It's anyone's guess
Canadian court finds defendants have the right to Google
Canadian judge rules defendants have a right to Internet access after they're arrested so they can search Google for a lawyer
Should abuse-tainted cardinal vote for new pope?
Disgraced former Los Angeles archbishop Roger Mahony says he will participate in the conclave to choose the next pope
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
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Trump's U.N. ambassador says Iran war could drag on for another year
Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballots
