23 years and 3 sequels later, Mafia: The Old Country is abandoning its open-world roots, but a $50 "linear, narrative-...

I don't know about y'all, but I'm living in Mafia: The Old Country world today. Hangar 13 and 2K Games have had nothing but good news to share about the upcoming prequel, like the fact that it'll only cost $50 and won't require " …

Kankakee mourns George Ryan, former Illinois governor who rose from local roots

Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans Thursday to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service held at Asbury United Methodist Church in his hometown. KANKAKEE, Ill. - Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans on Thursday …

Meet Pope Leo XIV: Mathematician, multilingual, with roots in the Americas

MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has made history as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church and its first-ever American pope. Here are fast facts about the new head of the Vatican: Of mixed heritage, a polyglot …

Spring tree planting: Growing roots for the future

Spring is a season of fresh starts. Many people head outdoors to plant gardens, spread mulch or refresh flowerbeds with new blooms. But if you’re looking for something to plant that creates a lasting impact, consider a tree. Trees are one of the most …

Catholics celebrate west Michigan roots of Pope Leo XIV

The new pope's Louisiana roots

Catholics in Avoyelles are taking interest in the name of the new pope. It seems Pope Leo has roots in Louisiana, but not Avoyelles. There is a Prevost famiy from Avoyelles but no known connection to Pope Leo's great-grandfather who migrated directly …

Pope Leo XIV has roots in New Orleans' 7th Ward. See his family lineage and history.

In Honora's findings, he included marriage licenses dating back to 1887, where the Pope's maternal grandmother was wed at Our Lady of Sacred Heart on Annette Street in New Orleans. In 1900, the Pope's maternal grandparents bought a home at 1933 …

Michigan Natives Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell Appear On PBS Show ‘Finding Your Roots’

For many years, ancestry tests from places like 23andMe and AncestryDNA have become wildly popular as a fun gift to learn about your lineage, an infidelity detector, or a way to find out you were switched at birth. As informative as these tests are, they …

What Is Kahleah Copper’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring Mercury Star’s Family Roots and Background

Growing up watching Maya Moore and Candace Parker, Kahleah Copper thought she would share a court with them. But it was Kahleah’s support system that helped water this dream. “My great-grandmother was always there for me. And my sister paved the way; she …

El Paso’s own Andrea Amaro rises in MMA while staying true to her roots