Robert Prevost selected as first American pope in history of the Catholic Church
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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Miami quarterback Cam Ward goes No. 1 overall in NFL draft to Titans
Miami quarterback Cam Ward was selected first overall by the Tennessee Titans to open the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay, Wis.
Supreme Court: Trump administration must work to bring back mistakenly deported Maryland man
Kilmar Abrego Garcia had a court order preventing his deportation to his native El Salvador over fears he'd face persecution from gangs.
Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Facing a global market meltdown, Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
UConn women claim record 12th national championship, first since 2016
The University of Connecticut women's basketball team won its record 12th NCAA national championship Sunday, defeating South Carolina 82-59 in Tampa, Fla.
Trump imposes new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamble
After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump was scheduled Wednesday to announce a barrage of what he calls reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.
George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night.
Trump orders plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
Democrats said the order will be fought in the courts and in Congress, and they urged Republicans to join them in opposition.
Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline
The vote was 54-46. Democrats voiced frustration that Republicans went ahead with a measure they said included little input from them.
Authorities: Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House while Trump out of town
An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot near the White House by U.S. Secret Service agents after a confrontation early Sunday.
Trump takes credit for 'swift and unrelenting' action in speech to Congress
His theme was the "renewal of the American dream," the White House said, and he laid out his achievements.
Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards
"Anora,” a strip-club Cinderalla story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize.
DOE asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes
The Department of Education asked the NCAA and a key high-school sports organization to restore titles, awards and records it says have been “misappropriated by biological males competing in female categories.”
Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign
The ruling came hours before the midnight deadline for workers to apply for the deferred resignation program, which has been commonly described as a buyout.
Trump signs executive order to bar transgender athletes from girls', women's sports
It gives federal agencies wide latitude to ensure entities that receive federal funding abide by the Trump administration's Title IX rules.
Beyoncé wins album of the year for 'Cowboy Carter' and more Grammy highlights
Beyoncé has won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at the 2025 Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show’s elusive top award.
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising prospect of higher costs for US consumers
The White House said the order also includes a mechanism to escalate the rates if the countries retaliate against the U.S.
White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday
Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China. There was no word any exemptions.
Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead
Authorities say everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington is feared dead.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months' pay in effort to shrink government
Even a fraction of the workforce accepting buyouts and leaving could send shock waves through the economy and trigger widespread disruptions.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote
The vote came amid concerns about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and abusive behavior toward women.
A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
The case is one of five lawsuits being brought by 22 states and a number of immigrants rights groups across the country.
