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Looking back at Gregg Popovich's key moments with San Antonio Spurs
Some of the key moments in the career of San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, who stepped down as coach Friday: Saying the team ...
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Former Gov. George Ryan dead at 91; remembered for corruption conviction, halting death penalty
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday morning at 91, more than two decades after leaving office for the last time and ...
10 things that 'pop' about Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich
The news Friday that San Antonio Spurs legend Gregg Popovich is stepping away from his coaching duties had NBA heads swimming. Popovich, 76, will serve as Spurs president of baske ...
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Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Who Ended Death Penalty and Was Imprisoned for Corruption, Dies at 91
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, disgraced by a corruption scandal that landed him in prison yet heralded by some for clearing the state’s death row, has died. He was 91.
Former Gov. George Ryan, who halted state’s death penalty but was imprisoned for corruption, dies at 91
George Homer Ryan served one term as Illinois governor, his scandal-clouded tenure and subsequent imprisonment on federal ...
Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
Actor-comedian Russell Brand was granted conditional bail by a London court on Friday after appearing to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women.
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The first American pope? This cardinal has the best chance of making history in this conclave
It is typically absurd to think of an American as pope. But in this conclave, a Chicago-born Augustinian friar who has spent ...