Doctors at the University of Maryland medical school say the man known as the “Father of the U.S. Navy” died of chronic inflammation of the kidneys two centuries ago.

Cuban leader Fidel Castro impressed Pope John Paul II by reading up on his teaching and poetry ahead of their 1996 meeting at the Vatican, according to a new book on the late pontiff’s daily life.

When Paul Rudd tells an embarrassing story, he leaves in details other celebrities might be too proud to reveal.

Corrections officials in Minnesota say that former 1970s radical and longtime fugitive Sara Jane Olson can serve her parole in St. Paul.

About 200 family members and mourners have gathered at the funeral of radio legend Paul Harvey in Chicago.

Paul Newman, the late actor and 10-time Academy Award nominee, has been honored by lawmakers as a screen legend and humanitarian.

A Polish survivor of a Nazi concentration camp published a book Tuesday recollecting her family’s relationship with Pope John Paul II, including letters from the late pontiff.

All-Star point guard Chris Paul returned to the Hornets’ starting lineup as New Orleans hosted the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul has a mild groin strain and is listed as day to day.

Much like its goofy titular character, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” has defied expectations. The slapstick comedy, which cost a mere $26 million to produce, is speeding toward the $100 million mark following back-to-back weekends atop the box office.