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Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!’ as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop ...
US military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand more on their own
The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies’ underlying causes, instead ...
The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it
One program distributes laptops in rural Iowa. Another helped people get back online after Hurricane Helene washed away ...
Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday
Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king’s birth. The ...
In an uneasy climate, diverse pride groups converge on DC with differing interests but common goals
You’ve heard of twofers. Kenya Hutton is a “threefer.” His parents are immigrants, he’s a Black man and he’s gay — at a ...
Venezuelans vote for lawmakers and governors as opposition calls for election boycott
Voters in Venezuela are choosing lawmakers, governors and other officials Sunday in polling being held against a backdrop of ...
Five years later: How the murder of George Floyd changed America
The following episode of The Story Behind the AP Story contains sound and descriptions that some listeners may find graphic ...
‘Lilo & Stich’ team with Tom Cruise and ‘Mission Impossible’ for a monster Memorial Day weekend
Lilo & Stich” teamed with Tom Cruise for a monster Memorial Day box office weekend. Disney’s live action version of “Lilo & Stich” earned a staggering $145.5 million in North ...
The US military spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has ...
Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he’s a foreign head of state?
Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally ...
Are people ‘panic buying’? Economist explains which big purchases you may want to make now
As the White House announced a slate of tariffs, Americans headed straight to car lots. Reddit threads encouraged expecting parents to act now and secure a car seat and stroller before it’s ...
Planning to fly with a portable charger or power bank? Read this first
The FAA has strict guidelines for packing portable chargers — and a major carrier just announced a new policy limiting their use in the cabin.