Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Conclave latest: Black smoke rises from chimney - no pope elected on Day 1
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man airlifted from Mount Fuji rescued 2nd time after returning days later to grab his phone
A student was rescued while climbing Mount Fuji and attempted to return days later to retrieve his phone – and had to be airlifted a second time.
A student was rescued while climbing Mount Fuji and attempted to return days later to retrieve his phone – and had to be airlifted a second time.
When does conclave start? What to know about choosing the next pope
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.
Pope Francis funeral homily: Watch and read full transcript
Pope Francis was remembered as a “pope among the people" in his funeral Mass Saturday, eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Pope Francis was remembered as a “pope among the people" in his funeral Mass Saturday, eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Video captures Pope Francis' last public appearance at the Vatican on Easter Sunday
A special moment at the Vatican on Easter Sunday has become a historic one for those who witnessed Pope Francis' final moments before his death the next day.
A special moment at the Vatican on Easter Sunday has become a historic one for those who witnessed Pope Francis' final moments before his death the next day.
Report: Ford stops shipments to China of trucks, SUVs, Mustangs due to tariffs
The Lincoln Nautilus is imported from China, but that is now subject to steep tariffs.
The Lincoln Nautilus is imported from China, but that is now subject to steep tariffs.
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.
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.
Watch: Waste worker 'lucky to be alive' after being run over on first day
The man suffered serious injuries, including to his leg after he was struck by a work vehicle.
The man suffered serious injuries, including to his leg after he was struck by a work vehicle.
Parachutist left dangling from stadium roof as pregame stunt goes wrong
A parachutist was helping deliver the match ball, but ended up delaying kickoff when his stunt went wrong.
A parachutist was helping deliver the match ball, but ended up delaying kickoff when his stunt went wrong.
Former Astros pitcher Octavio Dotel dies in nightclub roof collapse
The roof of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a concert that was being attended by politicians, athletes and others.
The roof of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a concert that was being attended by politicians, athletes and others.
Worst stock market days in history
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
US tourist arrested for trying to visit isolated Sentinelese tribe
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, allegedly left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut to entice the Sentinelese tribe, blowing a whistle while he filmed the encounter.
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, allegedly left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut to entice the Sentinelese tribe, blowing a whistle while he filmed the encounter.