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Pope Francis removes a leading US conservative critic as bishop of Tyler, Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday ordered the removal of the bishop of Tyler, Texas, a conservative prelate active on social media who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff and has come to symbolize the polarization within the U.S. Catholic hierarchy.A one-line statement from the Vatican said Francis had “relieved” Bishop Joseph Strickland of the pastoral governance of Tyler and appointed the bishop of Austin as the temporary administrator. Strickland, 65, has emerged as a leading critic of Francis, accusing him in a tweet earlier this year of “undermining the deposit of faith.” He has been particularly critical of Francis’ recent meeting on the future of the Catholic Church during which hot-button issues were discussed, including ways to better welcome LGBTQ+ Catholics.Earlier this year, the Vatican sent in investigators to look into his governance of the diocese, amid reports that priests and laypeople in Tyler had complained and that he was making unorthodox claims. The Vati...

Jones, Furman demolish VMI in commanding 38-3 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

GREENVIEW, S.C. (AP) — Carson Jones threw for 226 yards and four touchdowns and Furman wrapped it up early beating VMI 37-3 on Saturday.With the exception of a third quarter field goal, Furman (9-1, 7-0 Southern Conference), ranked second in the FCS Coaches Poll, did all its scoring in the first half. Jones threw scoring passes of 14 and 34 yards to Mason Pline and Nick Cannon in the first quarter respectively.In the second, Jones connected with Luke Shiflett for a 12-yard score and located Kyndel Dean for a 34-yard score. Jones completed 18-of-26 passes. The Paladins outgained VMI (4-6, 3-4) 351-1-89 in total yards including 125-30 in rushing.Collin Shannon threw for 148 yards for VMI and was intercepted once.It’s the second time this season the Camels, in their first year in the SoCon, were kept out of the end zone. Mercer beat VMI 38-3 on Sept. 30.___Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/a...

Georgetown tops Bucknell 50-47 in OT after giving up big lead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Tyler Knoop threw four touchdown passes and Joshua Stakely scored on a 1-yard plunge in overtime to give Georgetown a 50-47 win over Bucknell on Saturday.Knoops last touchdown pass, a 25-yarder to Jimmy Kibble, capped a five-play, 69-yard drive with 1:45 left to force overtime after the Bison had scored 29 unanswered points.After that fast finish, Bucknell was held to one yard in OT and settled for Matt Schearer’s 41-yard field goal.Knoop connected with Kibble for a 95-yard touchdown at 4:41 of the third quarter for a 37-15 lead.Ralph Rucker then ran for a two-point conversion after Rushawn Baker’s 38-yard TD and threw three touchdown passes covering 65, 32 and 28 yards. The 32-yarder to Eric Weatherly tied the game at 37. The Bison scored on 4 of 5 possessions but had to punt from midfield in the final minute.Knoop was 27-of-38 passing for 361 yards but had two interceptions. Kibble had 179 yards on eight catches. The Hoyas (5-5, 3-2 Patriot League...

Paddock throws for 507 yards and his 4th TD pass gives Illinois a 48-45 overtime win over Indiana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — John Paddock threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams in overtime to give Illinois a 48-45 win Saturday over Indiana in a Big Ten game.After Indiana’s Chris Freeman kicked a 41-yard field goal in OT, Paddock scrambled to his right on third down and connected with Williams.Paddock threw for 507 yards and four touchdowns in his first start for the Illini since transferring from Ball State. Replacing injured starter Luke Altmyer (concussion), Paddock completed 24 of 36 passes.Only Shedeur Sanders, with 510 yards on Sept. 2 vs. TCU, has thrown for more yards in a game this season than Paddock, whose uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather played for Illinois.“We thought Luke would be cleared to play, but by midweek, we could see it wasn’t going to happen,” said Illinois coach Bret Bielema. “He’s cleared now. Do we have a quarterback controversy? No, I think we have two good quarterbacks.”Williams, the Big Ten’s leading receiver, had nine catc...

Shedeur Sanders surpasses 10k career passing yards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- University of Colorado Buffaloes Quarterback Shedeur Sanders surpassed 10,000 career passing yards on Saturday.He also surpassed 3,000 passing yards this season alone, according to the team on social media. According to the Associated Press, The quarterback's 3,144 yards this season is just below the all-time record at the school, which was set at 3,200 by Sefo Liufau in 2014, according to the Associated Press. Photos: Bigger, upgraded video board coming to CU’s Folsom Field The feat was accomplished in Saturday's game against No. 23 University of Arizona.The Buffaloes narrowly lost the game 34-31 after the Wildcats made a last-second field goal. The Wildcats had trailed the Buffaloes throughout the game.This is Sanders' first year with the Buffaloes. The youngest son of CU Head Coach Deion Sanders played at Jackson State University for two years before the transfer.The Buffs have two games left in the season against Washington State and No. 13 University of Utah....

Police arrest Los Angeles man in connection with dismembered body, missing wife and in-laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police have arrested a Los Angeles man in connection with the discovery of the torso of a dismembered female body and the disappearance of his wife and her live-in parents.The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Saturday the arrest of 35-year-old Samuel Haskell. He has been jailed on suspicion of murder while police attempt to identify the torso, which was found within a bag in a dumpster on Wednesday.The arrest was supported by evidence from a search of Haskell’s home in the Tarzana area where he lived with his wife, in-laws and three children, police said. Haskell’s 37-year-old wife, Mei Li Haskell, has gone missing along with her parents. The children have been located and are being cared for by relatives, police said.Police did not know if Haskell had an attorney who could speak on his behalf, and there were no court files immediately available online to indicate if he had hired an attorney or been assigned a public defender. Family members cou...

Veterans Day marked with events in Boston, across New England

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

Veterans Day events were held in communities across New England on Saturday, including in Boston, where ceremonies were held to honor those military members who sacrificed for and served our country.In Quincy, dozens of people came together for a parade and ceremony. In Boston, people gathered at the memorial to the 65th Infantry, which honors the country’s first Puerto Rican regiment.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said, “And so today and every day we honor those who have made the very difficult decision to serve and take on the heaviest of charges to make sure our communities will always be free and always be safe.”

Spot shower for the Cape Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

After a nice dry day Saturday, it will still be dry for most of the area Sunday, however an ocean-effect shower or two is possible for the Cape and Islands. With wind shifting to a northerly direction on Sunday, cold air will travel over warmer ocean waters and may produce a few ocean-effect showers. Some of the showers may even feature flurries before sunrise, otherwise a light rain shower or two is the expectation. This activity should taper off mid-afternoon with the rest of the area staying dry but chilly on Sunday.

Israel prepares for Euro 2024 qualifying game at Kosovo amid tight security measures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Israel coach Alon Hazan wants his team to beat Kosovo in their delayed European Championship qualifying game on Sunday to bring “some happiness to our people.”It is the first soccer match for Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and the ongoing war in Gaza. It had originally been scheduled for Oct. 15 but was postponed.The Group I match in Pristina is being held under tight security measures surrounding the Israeli team. Hazan and captain Eli Dasa said the team felt safe.“We will do anything we can in order to win this match … bring some happiness to our people,” Hazan said Saturday.Israel is third in its group with 11 points after six games. Romania leads with 16 points (eight games) and second-place Switzerland has 15 points (seven games).Israel has never qualified for a European Championship since fully joining UEFA in 1994, and will now have to play four matches in 10 days.Hazan expects a tough game with Kosovo, saying that “We have to work...

'The mission continues:' Air Force veteran volunteering in Ukraine sings national anthem at Bears game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:35 GMT

CHICAGO — At Soldier Field Thursday before the Chicago Bears game against the Carolina Panthers, the national anthem was performed by a veteran who continues to serve, only this time as a volunteer in Ukraine."Veterans' Day at Soldier Field with the Bears," said Mark J. Lindquist, a United States Air Force veteran. "There’s almost nothing that can beat it."Lindquist said he served in the Air Force for years and returned home to Minnesota after active duty, eyeing a career in politics, before Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago shifted his focus.He decided to start a non-profit, "The A-Team," one of only a few U.S. organizations completely run by veterans who are also on the ground in Ukraine trying to help."We call Ukraine the front lines of freedom," Lindquist said. "[And] the mission continues in Ukraine. My buddy Harrison Josefowitz, from the 82nd airborne, and I have been working over there for the past 20 months … doing everything we can do to help." More from S...