Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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This race is a nonstop sail around the world. Cassette tapes are allowed, but no GPS
Somewhere in the Southern Pacific Ocean, Kirsten Neuschafer is alone on her boat, Minnehaha, as she tries to outmaneuver the latest storm to cross her… -
The Pentagon says China declined a phone call in response to the balloon's downing
The Pentagon says China declined a request for a secure call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart, Wei Fenghe, after the… -
A pro-Russia social media campaign...for Detroit independence? How Russia repackages propaganda campaigns across the globe
Close to a year since the invasion of Ukraine, activists aligned with Russia are pushing pro-Kremlin messages in Africa using a coordinated… -
Junk food companies say they're trying to do good. A new book raises doubts
So how do you get people to drink more soda?That's a question Coca-Cola and other soda makers are wrestling with as soda drinking has waned in U.S. and… -
Hong Kong bans CBD, a move that forces businesses to shut down or revamp
HONG KONG — Hong Kong banned CBD as a "dangerous drug" and imposed harsh penalties for its possession on Wednesday, forcing fledging businesses to shut… -
Exxon announced record earnings. It's bound to renew scrutiny of Big Oil
ExxonMobil earned nearly $56 billion in profit in 2022, setting an annual record not just for itself but for any U.S. or European oil giant.Buoyed by high… -
A tiny radioactive capsule was lost on a 700-mile stretch of highway in Australia
Authorities in Australia are searching for a tiny capsule containing radioactive material that went missing during transport, and they're urging anyone… -
The CEO of TikTok will testify before Congress amid security concerns about the app
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress in March, amid nationwide efforts to ban the social media app among government employees and schools…
