Pirates part ways with manager Derek Shelton 38 games into 2025 season
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday – 38 games into the 2025 season. It marks another chapter in an eventful season for the organization. Read More
Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has been elected following roughly 24 hours of deliberation among the 133-member College of Cardinals, the Vatican announced on Thursday. Read More
Age-old seniority question divides Democrats as Biden returns to national spotlight
The age-old seniority question has returned to the fold of the Democratic Party as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said she will not seek the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee. Read More
DAVID MARCUS: Pope Leo XIV’s greatest challenge is already changing the world
In the course of European history, popes have had enormous influence on the development of science, sometimes in conflict, but also in vital partnership. Read More
Trump admin proposes brand new air traffic control system to enhance safety, ‘unlock the future of air travel’
The Trump administration on Thursday rolled out its three-year plan to build a brand new, “state-of-the-art" air traffic control system to address critical safety needs — replacing core infrastructure and telecommunications networks to “unlock the future of air travel." Read…
Illinois Gov. Pritzker accused of ‘insulting’ ICE with sanctuary policies as Noem, Angel families protest
Border czar Tom Homan slammed Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for his stance on sanctuary policies, arguing he has lied about his stance on illegal immigration and insulted ICE agents. Read More
Top Trump official torches Dem senator’s ‘advocacy for a known terrorist’ during fiery hearing: ‘Alarming’
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said there’s no way Kilmar Abrego Garcia is coming back to the United States. Read More
Biden tells ‘The View’ he wasn’t surprised Harris lost, blames sexism and racism
Former President Joe Biden sat for a friendly interview on "The View" on Thursday, telling the co-hosts he wasn't surprised former Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 election. Read More
Trump signals China ‘very much’ interested in securing trade deal ahead of Switzerland negotiations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is poised to launch trade negotiations with China in Switzerland Saturday. Read More
White smoke over Sistine Chapel as new pope chosen
The conclave on Thursday elected a new pope after white smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel, but the new pope has not yet been publicly announced. Read More