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PHOTOS: Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina elected Pope


Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope on Wednesday to lead the Roman Catholic Church, a prelate announced to huge crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

He took the name Pope Francis, the cardinal said.

Cardinals elected Bergoglio on just the second day of a secret conclave to find a successor to Pope Benedict, who abdicated unexpectedly last month.


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More than a dozen injured as car plows…

More than a dozen injured as car plows…

A car driven by an elderly man who may have lost consciousness plowed through a small-town parade of hiking enthusiasts in southwestern Virginia on Saturday, injuring more than a dozen…

International
Pope says Church must help the poorest

Pope says Church must help the poorest

Pope Francis shared personal moments with 200,000 people on Saturday, telling them he sometimes nods off while praying at the end of a long day and that it "breaks my…

National
Investigators seek cause of New York commuter train…

Investigators seek cause of New York commuter train…

Federal investigators on Saturday searched for the cause of a rush-hour train crash in Connecticut that injured dozens of people commuting home from New York City, three of them critically.

International
North Korea fires three short-range missiles

North Korea fires three short-range missiles

North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's Defense Ministry said, but the purpose of the launches was unknown.

Entertainment
Factbox: The 2013 Eurovision song contest

Factbox: The 2013 Eurovision song contest

With Eurovision finals today, here are some facts about the long-running music competition.

Entertainment
Native American actress proud to walk Cannes red…

Native American actress proud to walk Cannes red…

The Cannes Film Festival saw the debut of "Jimmy P.," starringNative American actress Misty Upham and Benicio Del Toro.

Music
Au naturale chamber pop

Au naturale chamber pop

The phrase 'chamber pop' is often thrown around in indie rock circles, but Brooklyn-based six-piece Friend Roulette have the resume to show that they're worthy…

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Googa Mooga: Great expectations

Googa Mooga: Great expectations

On many levels, the Great Googa Mooga Festival, taking place this weekend in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, is the source of high expectations.

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Jets RB Goodson arrested for drugs, gun possession

Jets RB Goodson arrested for drugs, gun possession

Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested early Friday morning on Route 80 West in Denville, N.J. for possession of a loaded handgun and marijuana.

NBA
Knicks eliminated from playoffs with Game 6 loss…

Knicks eliminated from playoffs with Game 6 loss…

The Knicks almost rallied for a hard-fought road win, but in the end they came up short as the Pacers ended the series with a 106-99 win.

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Phil Jackson compares Kobe and Jordan

Phil Jackson compares Kobe and Jordan

Phil Jackson talks Kobe, Jordan.

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Pettitte leaves with injury in Yankees' loss to…

Pettitte leaves with injury in Yankees' loss to…

Pettitte allowed two runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings but only lasted 79 pitches during last night’s 3-2 Yankees loss to the Mariners.

Career
Volunteer to start your career

Volunteer to start your career

Working as a volunteer can make your LinkedIn profile more desirable to employers.

International
Saudi Arabia religious police takes issue with Twitter

Saudi Arabia religious police takes issue with Twitter

While many people in Saudi Arabia may be using Twitter, it doesn't mean some Saudi officials are happy with that.

Food
Super smoothies by Julie Morris

Super smoothies by Julie Morris

Julie Morris, talk smoothies and shares her favorite recipe from her new book "Superfood Smoothies."

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Today in Medicine: Can nicotine prevent Parkinson's?

Today in Medicine: Can nicotine prevent Parkinson's?

Plus: Will there one be a cocaine vaccine?