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Dove attack prompts appeal to end Vatican peace gesture

Animal rights groups on Monday appealed to Pope Francis to end the practice of releasing doves from a Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after a pair of the peace symbols were attacked by a seagull and crow.

83-year-old nun facing prison time for sabotage

An 83-year-old Catholic nun convicted in a protest and break-in at the primary U.S. storehouse for bomb-grade uranium will find out Tuesday whether she spends what could be the rest of her life in prison.

Swedish women receive womb transplants

STOCKHOLM — Nine women in Sweden have successfully received transplanted wombs donated from relatives in an experimental procedure that has raised some ethical concerns. The women will soon try to become pregnant with their new wombs, the doctor in charge of the pioneering project has revealed.

Pope draws focus to poor, names 19 new cardinals

Pope Francis named his first batch of cardinals Sunday, choosing 19 men from around the world, including the developing nations of Haiti and Burkina Faso, in line with his belief the church must pay more attention to the poor.

 
Velveeta might be late to football fiestas

Playoff parties may have one fewer dip option this year. Kraft Foods says some customers may not be able to find Velveeta cheese over the next few weeks.

Ex-first lady Barbara Bush leaves Houston hospital

Former first lady Barbara Bush has been discharged from a Texas hospital where she spent nearly a week being treated for pneumonia.

Dad sends ‘youngest astronauts ever’ to space

A Finnish man decided last year that for Christmas, the best present he could give his sons would be to send them into space.

9-year-old delivers baby sister

A 9-year-old girl delivered her own baby sister this week after her mother went into labor at their Chicago home.