The New York Times
A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. The F.A.A. is racing to address the problems.
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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 ⇢ White Smoke Day
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Morning 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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Police arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied the Butler Library on the Columbia University campus on Wednesday.
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The New York Times
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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Prime Minister Sharif says ‘decisive action’ will be taken, after New Delhi’s response to a massacre in India-controlled Kashmir
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The cardinals can vote twice Thursday morning and twice in the afternoon. If no one collects a two-thirds majority, the cardinals will return Friday.
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Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope, after a first conclave ballot failed to find a winner and sent black smoke billowing through the chapel chimney.
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The New York Times
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⇢UK Trade Deal Expected From Trump Administration
⌨The 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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The Washington Post
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New York Post
The vibes are high for Knicks fans from TD Garden to Madison Square Garden.
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The Boston Globe
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The New York Times
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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The cardinals can vote twice Thursday morning and twice in the afternoon. If no one collects a two-thirds majority, the cardinals will return Friday.
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2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican after black smoke signals no new pope with first vote.
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Army veteran Harry Miller was stationed in Germany when the Nazis surrendered. Upon hearing the news, he recalls that American troops went to sleep or shook hands. "And some just couldn't believe it."
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The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
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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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2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican, as more black smoke signals no new pope after a third vote.
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06:11⇢Black Smoke Rises Again From Vatican
⌨The 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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Associated Press
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 ‘serious provocation,’ Pakistan’s army says, and came a night after India’s strikes on the country and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
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President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.
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Geragos, who is not officially on the defense team, was warned about the comment by a U.S. district judge, who called his remarks “outrageous.”
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Associated Press
Trump is nominating Casey Means after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.
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India said it targeted Pakistani air defense systems after Pakistan launched missile and drone strikes
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Associated Press
The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
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Los Angeles Times
Trump selects a Los Angeles holistic medicine doctor for surgeon general. A doctor friend wonders whether her views on medicine sync with those of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Mark Geragos, who is not officially on the defense team, was warned about the comment by the judge, who called his remarks “outrageous.”
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2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican, as more black smoke signals no new pope after a third vote.
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The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
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“Big and Exciting” trade deal between the U.S. and the UK to be unveiled on Thursday, the leaders of both nations have suggested.
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The New York Times
President Trump said he would announce “a full and comprehensive” trade agreement with Britain, but details of the agreement were not yet clear.
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07:56⇢Trump Secures First UK Trade Deal
⌨The 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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“Big and Exciting” trade deal between the U.S. and the UK to be unveiled on Thursday, the leaders of both nations have suggested.
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Associated Press
The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
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<i>Abundance</i> Makes the Case for 'Supply-Side Progressivism'
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“Big and Exciting” trade deal between the U.S. and the UK to be unveiled on Thursday, the leaders of both nations have suggested.
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As Rubio ascends in Trump’s administration, those close to him and Vance downplay any talk of a clash between the two men.
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The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
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To MAGA hardliners’ 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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The agreement would be the first one the Trump administration has struck with foreign nation since the president announced plans to impose sweeping tariffs on US trading partners last month.
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that an agreement with Britain would be a full and comprehensive one.
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Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 8, 2025
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“Big and Exciting” trade deal between the U.S. and the UK to be unveiled on Thursday, the leaders of both nations have suggested.
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New York Post
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and US Attorney’s Office in Albany have launched a criminal investigation into mortgage fraud claims against New York Attorney General Letitia James, a source familiar with the probe told The Post.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 8, 2025
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10:52⇢Trump's UK Trade Deal Unveiled
⌨The 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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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 8, 2025
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The Boston Globe
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President Trump posted on social media that it "should be a very big and exciting day for the United States of America and the United Kingdom."
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To MAGA hardliners’ chagrin, Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent are on the rise. How long can this last?
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President Trump said in remarks from the Oval Office that the two countries are "affirming that reciprocity and fairness is an essential and vital principle."
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“Big and Exciting” trade deal between the U.S. and the UK to be unveiled on Thursday, the leaders of both nations have suggested.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 8, 2025
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The Daily Beast
The president has pointed the finger at Joe Biden and his transport secretary.
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The legislation would make Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico law and require federal agencies to revise government documents accordingly.
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The New York Times
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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WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Thursday that the US and UK had agreed on the framework of a trade deal – the first established since Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement last month. Trump, 78, told…
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that an agreement with Britain would be a full and comprehensive one.
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Breitbart News
“Big and Exciting” trade deal between the U.S. and the UK to be unveiled on Thursday, the leaders of both nations have suggested.
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President Trump announced Thursday that the US and UK had agreed on the framework of a trade deal – the first established since Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement last month.
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Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 8, 2025
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that an agreement with Britain would be a full and comprehensive one.
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Reformers say tweaking construction rules can unleash affordable housing.
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One America News
New York City’s Time Square erected a 12-foot-tall “woke” statue of an obese Black woman meant to promote “greater cultural diversity.”
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Reformers say tweaking construction rules can unleash affordable housing.
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11:46⇢UK-US Trade Deal Framework Unveiled
⌨The 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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There's new tariffs on almost everything that is imported. Some of that increased cost is being eaten by exporters in other countries, but a lot of the higher prices are being picked up by Americans, who are seeing it in their receipts.
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The New York Times
G.O.P. lawmakers face tough votes as key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut programs to pay for President Trump’s agenda.
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President Trump announced Thursday that the US and UK had agreed on the framework of a trade deal – the first established since Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement last month.
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President Trump said in remarks from the Oval Office that the two countries are "affirming that reciprocity and fairness is an essential and vital principle."
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President Trump said the deal would boost U.S. exports of beef, ethanol, other farm products, chemicals and machinery. The 10% U.S. tariff on imports of most British goods remains.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 8, 2025
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The New York Times
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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Breitbart News
Will they or won’t they? That was the question gripping the Catholic faithful Thursday as cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope retreated into the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new church leader.
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Associated Press
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 has streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that Catholic cardinals in the conclave have chosen a new pope.
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HuffPost
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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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The New York Times
President Trump promoted the agreement as the first of many that will result from his efforts to blow up the global trading system.
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White smoke was seen pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a successor to Pope Francis.
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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⇢White Smoke Rises - New Pope Elected
⌨The 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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Breitbart News
Will they or won’t they? That was the question gripping the Catholic faithful Thursday as cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope retreated into the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new church leader.
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The New York Times
The identity of the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics is not yet known but is expected to be announced shortly.
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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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Will they or won’t they? That was the question gripping the Catholic faithful Thursday as cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope retreated into the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to resume voting for a new church leader.
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The Daily Beast
The 133 cardinals voting for Pope Francis’ successor deliberated for just a day before coming to their decision.
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Associated Press
White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.
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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 Vatican’s church bells confirmed for the faithful gathered in St. Peter’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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New pope to appear on balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square
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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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One America News
New York City’s Time Square has erected a 12-foot-tall “woke” statue of an overweight Black woman -- supposedly meant to promote “greater cultural diversity.”
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The world awaits the new pope. White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday at 6:07 p.m. local time, signaling that a pontiff had been elected to lead the Catholic Church.
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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 Vatican’s church bells confirmed for the faithful gathered in St. Peter’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 has streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that Catholic cardinals in the conclave have chosen a new pope.
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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.
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The New York Times
Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
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American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost be the next pope, taking the reins of the Roman Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis last month.
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13:25⇢First American Pope Elected
⌨The 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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Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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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 Vatican’s church bells confirmed for the faithful gathered in St. Peter’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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The Daily Beast
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will now serve as Pope Leo XIV.
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HuffPost
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American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost be the next pope, taking the reins of the Roman Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis last month.
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On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
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The Epoch Times
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The Chicago native, who has spent much of his career in Peru, was chosen in the third vote.
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The New York Times
President Trump promoted the agreement as the first of many that will result from his efforts to blow up the global trading system.
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One America News
Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders defended his usage of luxurious private jet travel for his cross-country “Fighting Oligarchy” tour after being labeled a hypocrite.
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Associated Press
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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The Daily Beast
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will now serve as Pope Leo XIV.
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New York Post
An American-born Cardinal has been elected the next pope, taking the reins of the Roman Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis last month.
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Trump's New Budget Is Another Blueprint for Big Spending
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Associated Press
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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The Daily Beast
Then a cardinal Leo issued a stinging rebuke to the vice president.
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New York Post
An American-born Cardinal has been elected the next pope, taking the reins of the Roman Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis last month.
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One America News
On Thursday, in Rome, Italy, American Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the new Pope from the Vatican balcony.
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Like it or not, the billionaire gets to decide how half the world uses technology.
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14:18⇢First American Pope Elected
⌨The 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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President Trump promoted the agreement as the first of many that will result from his efforts to blow up the global trading system.
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Nitish Pahwa
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USA Today
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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American politics has poisoned how we think about the pope.
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One America News
President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to China was sworn in on Wednesday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, just days before a highly anticipated meeting with China.
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Hear newly elected pope address the world
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The Daily Beast
Then a cardinal, Leo issued a stinging rebuke to the vice president
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One America News
On “The View” on Thursday, former President Joe Biden expressed that he wasn’t surprised former Vice President Kamala Harris lost to President Donald Trump last November. He cited both sexism and racism as the main reasons for her loss, while later correcting a host on his wife's religion.
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15:56⇢American Pope Leo XIV Pledges Bridge-Building
⌨The 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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Trump paused reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on April 9, saying countries were eager to negotiate deals. The first emerged a month later with the UK.
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The Washington Post
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The Atlantic
If you thought Elon Musk was really trying to cut costs, you weren’t in on the joke.
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The Daily Beast
Wealthy American Catholics had been lobbying intensely in Rome in the lead-up to the conclave.
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On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
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Good Riddance to Ed Martin, Trump's Failed Pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C.
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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 Church’s 2,000-year history. The 69-year-old will become Leo XIV…
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Los Angeles Times
Molly Olmstead
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One America News
The Trump administration released an additional dump of 60,000 more files pertaining to the assassination of former Democrat Senator Robert F. Kennedy on Wednesday.
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Associated Press
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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Associated Press
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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One America News
President Donald Trump applauded his administration’s efforts to revamp the U.S. air traffic control system, as the Department of Transportation unveiled its new three-year plan to build a brand-new, "state-of-the-art" system on Thursday.
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Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.
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Trump's Tariffs Are Already Raising Car Prices and Hurting Automakers
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18:16⇢First American Pope Takes Name Leo XIV
⌨The 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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One America News
Pope Leo XIV, who was elected to his role on Thursday in Vatican City, has frequently criticized President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policies in the past year -- while promoting much harsher gun control laws.
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Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV — is not your typical Boomer Chicago Catholic.
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The Daily Beast
Not even the pontiff’s older brother, a retired Catholic school principal, could sway him away from the chosen name Leo.
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The Atlantic
In choosing Robert Francis Prevost, the conclave has done what many Vatican insiders considered unthinkable.
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Associated Press
Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born missionary took the name Leo XIV.
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One America News
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will be selecting a new candidate to replace interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin, his choice for the role of top prosecutor in the District of Columbia (DC).
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The Atlantic
In choosing Robert Francis Prevost, the conclave has done what many Vatican insiders considered unthinkable.
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One America News
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is appointing Fox News star Jeanine Pirro, a former prosecutor and elected judge, to be the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia -- calling her a "powerful crusader."
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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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The Daily Beast
Laura Loomer is no fan of the newly elected pope, whose past social media posts were critical of Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
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Newsweek
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The New York Times
Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
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New York Post
The new pope embraced each of the 133 cardinal-electors who made him bishop of Rome.
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21:43⇢First American Pope Sparks MAGA Backlash
⌨The 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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Los Angeles Times
The faithful in Los Angeles, America’s most Catholic city, were delighted — and a little stunned — to learn a Chicago-born priest with deep roots in Peru had been elected to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
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The Washington Post
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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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New York Post
Older brother John Prevost revealed the shocking details from a prophetic phone call he had with then-Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost before he was locked in the Sistine Chapel with the other 132 cardinals on Wednesday.
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