Black smoke seen emanating from Sistine Chapel, no pope elected
The highly-secretive process to elect the next pope is underway in Vatican City Wednesday. The conclave began with Holy Mass inside the Vatican, and…
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WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy
The 62-year-old diet program announced Tuesday it entered Chapter 11. During the bankruptcy process, WeightWatchers says operations for members will…
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How a new Pope is chosen: A step-by-step look at the Papal Conclave
As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an…
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REAL ID required for air travel in U.S. now in effect
According to the Department of Homeland Security, starting Wednesday, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no…
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Beaver celebrates ninth birthday at Oregon Zoo
Footage released by the zoo, located in Portland, on Tuesday, shows Maple, a North American beaver, snacking on carrots and taking a dip in the…
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Skechers announces its going private after being acquired by 3G Capital
Skechers is getting out of the public market and going private amid President Donald Trump’s trade…
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Trump Administration shuts down CDC’s Infection Control Committee
The committee crafted national standards for hand-washing, mask-wearing and isolating sick patients that most U.S. hospitals…
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Second U.S. Navy jet lost at sea, two people rescued
Two people, including the pilot, had to eject. They were both rescued with minor injuries. However, the jet has not yet been…
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Kid in Kentucky accidentally orders over 70,000 Dum-Dum suckers
A Kentucky mom received a delivery she hadn’t bargained for: Stacks of boxes of lollipops. It turns out the sweet surprise was ordered by her young…
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Dozens of protesters occupy building at the University of Washington
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked streets and set fire to dumpsters Monday night. They are demanding the school to end its ties to Boeing because…
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Three injured after possible lightning strike sparks house fire in Texas
At about 1:30 p.m. Central, firefighters responded to the reported blaze in the area of Twelve Oaks Lane near India…
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Man arrested in connection to the death of a South Carolina woman
Columbia Police arrested a man they say is responsible for the death of a young woman found dead at a Columbia home over the…
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DHS to offer $1,000 to migrants who voluntarily leave the U.S.
According to the organization, the stipend will be paid after their return to their home country has been confirmed through the CBP Home…
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President Trump announces tariffs on foreign movies
The 100% tariff will include all films coming to the U.S. that were produced outside the United States. However, it’s not clear how such a tariff…
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Mother’s Day spending expected to reach $34 billion
Mother’s Day is just right around the corner, and Americans are planning to spend big on their mothers. According to the National Retail Federation,…
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President Trump wants to rename Veterans’ Day
President Donald Trump says that he wants to rename Veterans’ Day to ‘Victory Day for World War…
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Jury selection begins in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
He’s charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted on all counts, he could get…
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Maternal mortality rate increases
The American healthcare system is getting worse at caring for pregnant women and new mothers, flipping a two-year…
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‘Sperm racing’ event raises awareness for men’s health
It’s a bizarre race in Los Angeles that could only come from the mind of a 17-year-old. Welcome to what was billed as the first ever sperm race. A…
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Rare two-headed snake at California pet store
A pet store in Northern California is celebrating seven months of a very rare animal. They are two heads on the same California king…
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