Apr 21 Here are some of Pope Francis’ memorable quotes By Associated Press Pope Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica were a simple greeting: “Brothers and sisters, good evening!”… Continue reading
Apr 21 Read Pope Francis’ death announcement By Associated Press The death of Pope Francis was announced Monday by Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Continue reading
Apr 21 These cardinals are possible contenders to be the next pope By Associated Press There are always front-runners, known as “papabile,” who have at least some of the qualities considered necessary to be pope. Continue reading
Apr 21 A guide to the rites, rituals and ceremonies following the pope’s death By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes. Continue reading
Apr 21 What to know about Pope Francis’ death By Vanessa Gera, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press “Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter,” he said Sunday from the same loggia where Jorge Mario Bergoglio was introduced to the world on March 13, 2013 as the 266th pope. Continue reading
Apr 21 Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports By Tara Copp, Associated Press The White House late Sunday dismissed the report as a "non-story," insisting that no classified information was shared. Continue reading
Apr 20 15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits and coastal restoration have stalled By Jack Brook, Associated Press Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded off the Gulf Coast, killing 11 and sending 134 million gallons of crude gushing into the ocean, the effects of the nation's worst offshore oil spill are still being felt. Continue reading
Apr 20 Former President Clinton speaks at memorial service 30 years after Oklahoma City bombing By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton returned to Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the people who were killed and comfort those affected by the bombing. Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 6:02 Supreme Court temporarily blocks Trump from deporting more Venezuelan migrants By John Yang In an unusual late-night order, the Supreme Court temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants being held in Texas using an 18th century law called the Alien Enemies Act. The order came in response to an emergency petition… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 6:37 Retired firefighter looks back at tragedy of Oklahoma City bombing, 30 years later By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Kaisha Young Oklahoma City held a solemn ceremony Saturday morning, honoring the 168 people who died 30 years ago today when an anti-government extremist set off a powerful bomb outside the federal building there. A single photograph captured the horror of that… Continue watching