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Hong Kong cardinal, Taiwan at papal funeral, but not China
The attendance of both the former bishop of Hong Kong and an adviser to Taiwan’s leader at this week’s funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI highlights the Vatican’s uneasy relationship with communist-ruled China.
Bulldogs surprise No. 22 Auburn 76-64 in White’s SEC opener
Terry Roberts overcame early foul trouble to match his career high with 26 points and Georgia made first-year coach Mike White’s Southeastern Conference debut with the Bulldogs memorable by beating No. 22 Auburn 76-64.
Villanova wins, Hoyas set Big East losing-streak record
Caleb Daniels made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points, Brandon Slater added 14 points and Villanova beat Georgetown 73-57 to extend the Hoyas’ regular-season conference losing streak to 25 games.
Lacking a speaker, one part of federal government ceases to function
House lawmakers haven’t been sworn in. They can’t help constituents or get classified briefings, much less hold hearings or pass laws. And can they get paid?
Thomas, Revis, Freeney picked as Hall of Fame finalists
Joe Thomas, Darrelle Revis and Dwight Freeney are finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023.
Defender Aaron Long agrees to 2-year deal with LAFC
Veteran central defender Aaron Long agreed to a two-year contract with Major League Soccer champion Los Angeles FC.
Funeral home operators sentenced over body theft
Two US funeral home operators have been arrested for selling bodies and body parts without consent.
Dallas police use robot to end golf course standoff
An hours-long standoff between a suspect and police came to an end thanks to a police robot. The suspect is accused of stealing a golf cart and shooting at golfers before hiding in a drainage ditch.