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  • In this May 2, 2001 file photo, Pope John Paul II waves to faithfuls gathered for the weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. (AP /Plinio Lepri)

    John Paul II moves a step closer to sainthood

    Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood. A Vatican official says a commission of theologians approved a miracle attributed to his intercession, clearing a key hurdle.

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  • Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey argues a call in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Cleveland. The Raptors won 113-99. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

    Raptors opt to retain head coach Dwane Casey

    Dwane Casey will remain as the Toronto Raptors head coach, holding onto his job amid a major front office overhaul. There had been some question regarding Casey's future in Toronto following the hiring of new GM Masai Ujiri. But Ujiri said Wednesday that Casey will be back with the Raptors for the upcoming season.

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