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Ahead of Rome tipoff, basketball powerhouse Villanova embraces ‘Pope Leo effect’

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — At Villanova University, all roads — or at least many of them — seem to lead to Rome, thanks to famed alumnus Pope Leo XIV and the school s growing ties to the Vatican. Even its vaunted basketball program is getting in on the act. “We certainly have a bigger footprint there...

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Illinois man charged with mailing white powder to members of Congress

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 37-year-old Illinois man is charged with sending threatening letters to members of Congress containing a white powder, including one with a note reading “HAH enjoy the gift,” according to federal court records. The criminal complaint unsealed Monday claims Matthew...

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Canandaigua fire debate: Latitude 43 blaze raises questions about firefighter staffing on Main Street

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The fire at Latitude 43 on Oct. 11 reignited debate over firefighter staffing in Canandaigua. The bar and restaurant had opened just three days earlier on Main Street before the fire broke out. The firefighter union said the fire could have been stopped sooner if more staffing...

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