Pope pushes out German hardliner, choses new doctrine chief

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Pope pushes out German hardliner, choses new doctrine chief

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday pushed out the Vatican's conservative doctrine chief, tapping a deputy instead to lead the powerful congregation that handles sex abuse cases and guarantees Catholic orthodoxy around the world.

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Doctor who shot 7 at NYC hospital had made threats to kill

NEW YORK (AP) — It took two years, but Dr. Henry Bello made good on his threats.

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Venezuela's defiant chief prosecutor requests protection

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's chief prosecutor asked the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights for protection Friday, days after the Supreme Court barred her from leaving the country and ordered her bank accounts frozen.

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