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“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin said Friday that many Black Americans were relieved by O.J. Simpson’s acquittal because of their frustration with the American justice system, adding police officers had killed more people than he had. Simpson died of cancer on Wednesday at age 76, known for his football prowess but moreso for his arrest and infamous double murder trial …

Reality TV wasn’t much of an industry before June 17, 1994. That all changed the day Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson attempted to avoid arrest by hiding in the back of his white Ford Bronco during a slow-speed chase as more than 95 million people watched from home, mostly in disbelief. News helicopters followed the SUV’s every move with a cadre …

Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility. The Vatican confirmed the Sept. 2-13 visit, saying the 87-year-old pope would visit Jakarta, Indonesia; Port Moresby and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea; Dili, East Timor; …