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08.05.2025

White Smoke Day

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 08.05.2025.

It displays 269 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.05.2025 โ‡ข White Smoke Day
โŒจMorning headlines focused on the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, with Pakistan vowing "decisive action" after Indian airstrikes killed 31 people. By mid-morning, Trump announced a "full and comprehensive" trade agreement with the UK, his first since imposing tariffs last month, though reports noted "final details" were still being worked out.

The afternoon brought historic news from the Vatican as white smoke signaled the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first American pope in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. Taking the name Leo XIV, the Chicago-born cardinal who spent years as a missionary in Peru pledged to "build bridges" in his first address.

Media outlets quickly examined the new pope's political leanings, with some noting his past criticism of Trump and Vice President Vance on social media, creating an unexpected intersection between the Vatican and American politics following the previous days' tensions between nuclear powers and Trump's aggressive trade policies.
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Details of the agreement were unclear, but it would be the first deal announced since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners.
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03:57 (07:57)โ‡ขUK Trade Deal Expected From Trump Administration

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Trump administration's expected announcement of a trade deal with the UK, which would be the first since Trump imposed tariffs on multiple trading partners (ABC News, NYTimes, Boston Globe). The India-Pakistan crisis continues to escalate, with Pakistan vowing retaliation after Indian airstrikes and claiming India has now targeted its troops in a new drone attack (CNN, Newsweek). Columbia University protests remain in the news, with police arresting masked pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied the Butler Library (Breitbart, Fox News). The papal conclave continues for a second day, with cardinals having four chances today to elect a new pope (AP News, USA Today).
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06:11 (10:11)โ‡ขBlack Smoke Rises Again From Vatican

โŒจThe newspapers report heavily on the papal conclave, with multiple sources confirming black smoke has risen from the Sistine Chapel chimney for a second day, indicating no pope has been elected in the latest rounds of voting (ABC News, AP News, CBS, Fox News, USA Today). The Trump administration is expected to announce its first trade deal with the United Kingdom since imposing tariffs on multiple trading partners (NYTimes, Washington Post). Other stories include Trump's legal issues with court orders (Boston Globe), potential Republican tensions over Trump's legislative agenda (The Hill), and Marco Rubio's elevation as a possible successor to Trump, creating potential rivalry with J.D. Vance (NBC News).
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Black smoke has again poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the second or third ballots of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.
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The drone launches were a โ€˜serious provocation,โ€™ Pakistanโ€™s army says, and came a night after Indiaโ€™s strikes on the country and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
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07:56 (11:56)โ‡ขTrump Secures First UK Trade Deal

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on a new trade agreement between the US and UK, described by Trump as "full and comprehensive" (AP News, Breitbart, The Epoch Times, NYTimes). This represents Trump's first trade deal since imposing tariffs. India-Pakistan tensions continue to escalate, with Pakistan claiming to have shot down 25 Indian drones (CNN, Newsweek). The papal conclave remains ongoing, with black smoke signaling no pope elected in the latest vote (ABC News, CBS, USA Today). Other stories include Trump's nomination of a Los Angeles holistic doctor for Surgeon General (LA Times, The Blaze) and concerns about Trump's proposed cuts to scientific research funding (NPR).
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To MAGA hardlinersโ€™ chagrin, Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent are on the rise. How long can this last?
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Eighty years ago today, Europe celebrated the defeat of fascism after a titanic struggle. Yet as historian Enzo Traverso points out, the latest anniversary of VE Day comes at a moment when the far right is stronger than at any point since 1945.
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10:52 (14:52)โ‡ขTrump's UK Trade Deal Unveiled

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on a US-UK trade deal set to be announced by Trump, described as "full and comprehensive" (AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, Newsweek, NYTimes, USA Today). Political tensions continue with several domestic challenges to Trump's administration: a federal judge blocking Trump's attempt to dismantle agencies (Fox News), growing impeachment pressure with 500,000+ petition signatures (Common Dreams), and Republican senators expressing concern about Trump's agenda implementation (The Hill). The papal conclave continues for a second day with cardinals returning for another voting session (ABC News, CBS). New developments include an FBI criminal investigation into New York AG Letitia James (NY Post) and Trump's elevation of Marco Rubio as a potential successor (NBC News, Vox).
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President Trump said the deal would be the first of many to remake the global trading system, even as its details would be finalized in the coming weeks.
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11:46 (15:46)โ‡ขUK-US Trade Deal Framework Unveiled

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the newly announced trade deal framework between the US and UK, described as Trump's first trade agreement since his "Liberation Day" tariff announcement last month (ABC News, AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, Epoch Times, Fox News, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, The Blaze, USA Today). The framework reportedly provides "unprecedented access" to UK markets (Breitbart) and reduces tariffs on cars, steel and aluminum (AP News), though Trump acknowledges that "final details" are still being worked out (Boston Globe, NYTimes). Meanwhile, the House has voted to codify Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" (NBC News).
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President Trump said the deal would be the first of many to remake the global trading system, even as its details would be finalized in the coming weeks.
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Will they or wonโ€™t they? That was the question gripping the Catholic faithful Thursday as cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope retreated into the Vaticanโ€™s Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new church leader.
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White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.
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White smoke streamed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope. But we don't yet know his identity.
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White smoke rising above the Sistine Chapel means cardinals have agreed on a new pope. His identity will be revealed soon.
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12:23 (16:23)โ‡ขWhite Smoke Rises - New Pope Elected

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the election of a new pope by the College of Cardinals, with white smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaling the decision has been made (ABC News, AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Fox News, HuffPost, NPR, NY Post). Multiple sources confirm the white smoke sighting but note the identity of the new pontiff has not yet been revealed (AP News, CBS, CNN, NPR, NY Post). This papal election dominates today's coverage across virtually all media outlets. Separately, several sources mention the US-UK trade framework announced by Trump (NYTimes, Newsweek, The Epoch Times), though with "sparse details" according to the NYTimes.
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Will they or wonโ€™t they? That was the question gripping the Catholic faithful Thursday as cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope retreated into the Vaticanโ€™s Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new church leader.
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White smoke rising above the Sistine Chapel means cardinals have agreed on a new pope. His identity will be revealed soon.
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The 133 cardinals voting for Pope Francisโ€™ successor deliberated for just a day before coming to their decision.
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White smoke was seen from the Vatican at approximately 6:08 p.m. Rome time, signaling that the Cardinals have elected a new pope of the Catholic Church. The chiming of the Vaticanโ€™s church bells confirmed for the faithful gathered in St. Peterโ€™s Square that a new successor to the See of St. Peter the Apostle has indeed been chosen. The world now waits for the Cardinals to announce who the new pope is and what name he has chosen to be known by.
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White smoke was seen from the Vatican at approximately 6:08 p.m. Rome time, signaling that the Cardinals have elected a new pope of the Catholic Church. The chiming of the Vaticanโ€™s church bells confirmed for the faithful gathered in St. Peterโ€™s Square that a new successor to the See of St. Peter the Apostle has indeed been chosen. The world now waits for the Cardinals to announce who the new pope is and what name he has chosen to be known by.
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13:25 (17:25)โ‡ขFirst American Pope Elected

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming the first American pope in history (ABC News, AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek). After white smoke appeared from the Sistine Chapel chimney at approximately 6:08 p.m. Rome time, Prevost was elected as the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics (Breitbart, CBS, NYTimes). He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV (Breitbart, NPR, NY Post, Newsweek). This marks a historic moment as no American has previously served as pontiff. Meanwhile, tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, with Pakistan claiming to have killed over 40 Indian soldiers (CNN).
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White smoke was seen from the Vatican at approximately 6:08 p.m. Rome time, signaling that the Cardinals have elected a new pope of the Catholic Church. The chiming of the Vaticanโ€™s church bells confirmed for the faithful gathered in St. Peterโ€™s Square that a new successor to the See of St. Peter the Apostle has indeed been chosen. The world now waits for the Cardinals to announce who the new pope is and what name he has chosen to be known by.
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will now serve as Pope Leo XIV.
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Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. He is the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. He is the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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14:18 (18:18)โ‡ขFirst American Pope Elected

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the historic election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first American pope in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history (AP News, ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, HuffPost, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, OANN, The Daily Beast, The Epoch Times, The Hill). The Chicago-born cardinal, who has spent much of his career in Peru, has chosen the name Leo XIV (AP News, Boston Globe, CBS, Fox News, NPR, NYTimes). Reports note that Prevost greeted the world with calls for peace (AP News, NYTimes). The Daily Beast adds that the new pope recently criticized Vice President JD Vance on social media.
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Final details are under wraps but Trump promised the deal provides billions of dollars in access for U.S. agricultural products like beef and ethanol.
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15:56 (19:56)โ‡ขAmerican Pope Leo XIV Pledges Bridge-Building

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming the first American pope in Catholic Church history, taking the name Leo XIV (ABC News, AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, The Hill). In his first remarks, the Chicago-born pontiff pledged to "build bridges" (ABC News, AP News). Several outlets note his past criticism of Trump and Vice President Vance (The Daily Beast, Slate). Other significant news includes explosions in Indian-controlled Kashmir amid escalating tensions with Pakistan (CNN), a newly announced US-UK trade deal (USA Today, NYTimes), and widespread opposition to Postal Service privatization (Common Dreams).
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Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native who spent his career ministering in Peru, has been elected the new Pope, becoming the first American to be named pontiff in the Catholic Churchโ€™s 2,000-year history. The 69-year-old will become Leo XIVโ€ฆ
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Robert Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church.
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18:16 (22:16)โ‡ขFirst American Pope Takes Name Leo XIV

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the historic election of Robert Prevost as the first American pope in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history, taking the name Leo XIV (Boston Globe, CBS, NPR, NY Post, Washington Post, AP News). The Chicago-born cardinal, who spent years as a missionary in Peru, was chosen on the second day of the conclave (CBS, NPR, NY Post, AP News). Media outlets debate the new pope's political leanings, with some characterizing him as a "social justice warrior" (The Daily Beast, Mother Jones) while others analyze his alignment with Pope Francis (Slate). Meanwhile, Trump administration news includes NOAA stopping climate disaster tracking (Common Dreams), tariff impacts on car prices (Reason), and a proposed tax increase on the wealthy (The Hill).
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In choosing Robert Francis Prevost, the conclave has done what many Vatican insiders considered unthinkable.
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In choosing Robert Francis Prevost, the conclave has done what many Vatican insiders considered unthinkable.
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Robert F. Prevost, 69, was a longshot selection with extensive missionary experience in Peru and an approach similar to Pope Francis, his predecessor.
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21:43 (01:43)โ‡ขFirst American Pope Sparks MAGA Backlash

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming the first American pope in Catholic Church history, taking the name Leo XIV (ABC News, AP News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, NYTimes, USA Today, Vox). American Catholics are celebrating this "extremely joyful day" (USA Today), though some outlets note the election is "not about America at all" (Vox). The new pope's political leanings are being debated, with reports of MAGA opposition after past social media criticism of Trump and Vance (The Daily Beast, Mother Jones). In other news, Trump has appointed Fox News' Jeanine Pirro as interim DC prosecutor (HuffPost, OANN), while Senator Sanders criticized Israel's Gaza aid blockade (Common Dreams).
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The faithful in Los Angeles, Americaโ€™s most Catholic city, were delighted โ€” and a little stunned โ€” to learn a Chicago-born priest with deep roots in Peru had been elected to lead the worldโ€™s 1.4 billion Catholics.
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Three months ago, President Trump signed an executive order telling white Afrikaans South Africans they could apply for refugee status in the U.S. The first group has been swiftly processed and is set to arrive on U.S. soil Monday
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