White smoke vs. black smoke: What it means for the pope
Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel marking the votes.
Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel marking the votes.
Conclave schedule: How the Catholic church picks a new pope
Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.
Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.
India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in what Islamabad calls ‘act of war’
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing 31 people in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war.
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing 31 people in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war.
Houthis agree to stop attacking ships, Trump says
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Trump meets with ballerina Ksenia Karelina, weeks after her release from Russia
The Russian-American woman was arrested in 2024 and convicted of treason on charges related to a donation of about $52 to a charity benefitting Ukraine.
The Russian-American woman was arrested in 2024 and convicted of treason on charges related to a donation of about $52 to a charity benefitting Ukraine.
Lady Gaga concert bomb attack thwarted: police
Brazilian police said they’d arrested two people and disrupted an alleged bomb attack at a free Lady Gaga concert that some 2.5 million people attended on Copacabana Beach.
Brazilian police said they’d arrested two people and disrupted an alleged bomb attack at a free Lady Gaga concert that some 2.5 million people attended on Copacabana Beach.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
Possible WWII stash of gold, jewelry found in Czech forest
Museum staff believe the items were buried intentionally, likely as a way to protect the possessions during a time of uncertainty.
Museum staff believe the items were buried intentionally, likely as a way to protect the possessions during a time of uncertainty.
Cheap shipments from China are no longer duty-free
With the exemption ending, consumers will see higher prices and delays when tariffs are collected by the government on every shipment.
With the exemption ending, consumers will see higher prices and delays when tariffs are collected by the government on every shipment.
World's oldest person has died at 116
Sister Inah Canabarro, the world’s oldest person at 116, has died. She was just weeks away from turning 117.
Sister Inah Canabarro, the world’s oldest person at 116, has died. She was just weeks away from turning 117.
David Attenborough, turning 99, addresses nearing ‘end of his life’
The broadcaster and writer addressed his life and future during a new documentary.
The broadcaster and writer addressed his life and future during a new documentary.
Ukraine signs rare minerals deal with US to secure war support
Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.
Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.
U.S. issues 'do not travel' warning for 21 countries. What to know
In 2025 alone, the U.S. added eight new countries to its “do not travel” list.
In 2025 alone, the U.S. added eight new countries to its “do not travel” list.
50-year-old Soviet probe to Venus expected to crash back to Earth soon
A fragment of the failed Soviet Venus probe Cosmos 482 is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere around May 10, though experts say the exact timing and location remain uncertain.
A fragment of the failed Soviet Venus probe Cosmos 482 is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere around May 10, though experts say the exact timing and location remain uncertain.
Trump jokes he’d like to be next pope: ‘Number one choice’
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump joked that he would like to be the next pope and then named a real contender. Here’s what he said.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump joked that he would like to be the next pope and then named a real contender. Here’s what he said.
Popular cruises drop island stop amid gang violence: What to know
As summer travel quickly approaches, cruise lines are steering clear of a Caribbean island due to safety concerns.
As summer travel quickly approaches, cruise lines are steering clear of a Caribbean island due to safety concerns.
What was the fall of Saigon? The end of the Vietnam War, 50 years later
“The North Vietnamese came south in a wave. It was unbelievable how quickly things happened," recalled Maj. James Kean, an American embassy Marine commander who was present at the fall of Saigon.
“The North Vietnamese came south in a wave. It was unbelievable how quickly things happened," recalled Maj. James Kean, an American embassy Marine commander who was present at the fall of Saigon.