Is Pope Benedict still alive?
Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.
Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.
How many popes have there been?
Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.
Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.
How is a new pope chosen? All about the conclave
The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.
The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.
Soyuz capsule returns to Earth, bringing home 2 Russians, 1 American
A Soyuz capsule that carried two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.
A Soyuz capsule that carried two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.
LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, wife welcome baby girl
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his and wife Mamiko Tanaka's first child on social media on Saturday.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his and wife Mamiko Tanaka's first child on social media on Saturday.
Katy Perry kicks off sci-fi inspired tour following controversial trip to space
Katy Perry is launching her new sci-fi inspired “Lifetimes Tour" in Mexico City just days after completing a historic, yet controversial, all-female spaceflight.
Katy Perry is launching her new sci-fi inspired “Lifetimes Tour" in Mexico City just days after completing a historic, yet controversial, all-female spaceflight.
Fyre Festival 2 'postponed' after Mexico plans derailed, ticket vendor issues refunds
Tickets are being refunded for Fyre Festival 2, which has been postponed just over a month before the event was scheduled to take place and weeks after organizers promised success.
Tickets are being refunded for Fyre Festival 2, which has been postponed just over a month before the event was scheduled to take place and weeks after organizers promised success.
American man hijacks plane headed to popular Belize tourist town
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
Marco Rubio: US will 'move on' from Ukraine-Russia peace push if no progress made
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is planning to "move on" from its Russia-Ukraine peace push if there is no progress made in the coming days.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is planning to "move on" from its Russia-Ukraine peace push if there is no progress made in the coming days.
Trump stands firm on tariffs despite appeal from Italian Premier Meloni
President Donald Trump met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday, where the two discussed trade, tariffs, and transatlantic security—but Meloni left without winning any concessions on U.S. tariffs.
President Donald Trump met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday, where the two discussed trade, tariffs, and transatlantic security—but Meloni left without winning any concessions on U.S. tariffs.
Endangered sea turtles show global recovery in new survey
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
Watch: Danny Boyle’s new ’28 Years Later’ trailer released
The zombie horror thriller is coming to theaters this summer and here’s what we know about the new film.
The zombie horror thriller is coming to theaters this summer and here’s what we know about the new film.
Scientists find ‘strongest evidence’ yet for life beyond Earth
New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.
New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.
The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Temu and Shein, both founded in China, raising US prices due to tariffs
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
'Wildlife strike' forces United Airlines flight to make emergency landing, officials say
Passengers recalled hearing loud banging noise coming from the right side of the plane.
Passengers recalled hearing loud banging noise coming from the right side of the plane.
Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
Pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly shootout, reports say
Josh Sullivan, an American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa last week, was rescued after a deadly shootout, authorities said.
Josh Sullivan, an American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa last week, was rescued after a deadly shootout, authorities said.
China’s economy grew 5.4% before US tariffs hit; slowdown likely, analysts warn
China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.
China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.