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New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans

Fri, 09 May 2025 02:39:29
His ancestry, traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture, links Leo XIV to the rich and sometimes overlooked Black Catholic experience in America.

The Pope Appears Uneasy With Trump Immigration Policies

Fri, 09 May 2025 05:45:09
Before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became pope, a social media account under his name shared criticisms of the Trump administration’s positions on immigration.

Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post

Thu, 08 May 2025 22:28:07
Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his life outside the United States.

Americans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the First Pontiff From the U.S.

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:41:50
Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted the news of the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and satisfaction.

Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American

Fri, 09 May 2025 02:55:20
Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.

The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing

Thu, 08 May 2025 23:41:26
The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.

Liberals Are Cautiously Optimistic About Pope Leo XIV’s Views on LGBTQ Catholics

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:14:02
Pope Leo XIV has said little publicly about a place in the Catholic Church for gay and transgender people. Some thought the issue would not be key to his agenda.

Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaner Refugees to U.S. Next Week

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:00:54
The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the virtual shutdown of all other refugee admissions.

Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress

Fri, 09 May 2025 05:13:34
Dr. Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. Her firing drew a furious response from Democrats.

The Pentagon’s Culture Wars Strike West Point

Thu, 08 May 2025 23:31:06
A Jan. 29 order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led to canceled classes, book bans and an argument about American greatness.

Trump Revives Push for Higher Taxes on the Rich

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:15:33
The president is said to want to create a new top income bracket for people making more than $2.5 million per year and to tax income above that level at a rate of 39.6 percent.

Russia’s Victory Day Parade: What to Know.

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:01:19
A huge parade in the Russian capital to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, attended by leaders of more than 20 countries, comes amid faltering attempts to end the war in Ukraine.

Victory Day in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: A Muted Celebration

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:35:54
Events to mark the holiday in the occupied territories seem to be an effort to show Russian control of land it has captured.

Scientists Are Developing a Tool to Measure Biological Age With a Photo

Thu, 08 May 2025 23:25:00
Scientists have developed an A.I. tool that they say can help assess a patient’s health — and potentially guide their medical care.

Reincarnated by A.I., Arizona Man Forgives His Killer at Sentencing

Fri, 09 May 2025 02:04:56
A likeness of Christopher Pelkey, who was killed in a 2021 road rage episode, was created with artificial intelligence. It was part of a victim’s impact statement.

Europe’s Wind Industry Faces Uncertainty Over Trump’s Policies

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:01:10
Not long ago, the U.S. was seen as a promising market for offshore wind. Now industry executives aren’t making any assumptions.

In Battle With Trump, Harvard Leaders See Bad Outcomes Ahead

Thu, 08 May 2025 23:07:53
Harvard could choose to either keep fighting or seek a deal with the administration. Its leaders are starting to realize that any path will very likely change the identity of the school.

Police and Brooklyn College Protesters Clash After Pro-Palestinian Rally

Fri, 09 May 2025 02:49:38
The police moved in to make arrests after demonstrators left the college grounds and gathered outside. Officers punched some students and slammed others to the ground.

A Year Ago, Columbia Security Was Hands-Off at a Protest. Not This Time.

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:47:47
When demonstrators occupied the university’s main library on Wednesday, campus security forces intervened aggressively. The occupation ended with arrests hours later.

Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045

Thu, 08 May 2025 19:23:42
In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision — amid the Trump administration’s assault on foreign aid — to accelerate the end of his giving.

Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of ‘Killing Children’ by Cutting Foreign Aid

Thu, 08 May 2025 20:37:06
The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist condemned his fellow billionaire for overseeing deep cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development in the Trump administration.

In Tyre Nichols Case, an Out-of-Town Jury Heard a Familiar Police Defense

Thu, 08 May 2025 23:33:23
The acquittal of three former officers in the state trial over the fatal beating adds to a mixed series of verdicts for officers accused of wrongdoing.

‘Wildly Inappropriate Behavior’: Real Estate Group Is Accused of Cover-ups

Thu, 08 May 2025 16:04:29
The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification exams were incorrectly scored.

This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally

Fri, 09 May 2025 05:34:03
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is behaving in ways that threaten U.S. interests in the region.

The New Pope Might Be Something Like the Old Pope

Thu, 08 May 2025 23:07:36
The conservative ire that has roiled Catholicism during the previous pontificate is likely to continue with this first American pope.

Are U.S. Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear From You.

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:04:39
The New York Times wants to hear from European business owners about how they are navigating the uncertainty of President Trump’s tariffs.

Alexander Brothers Face More Sex Crimes, Including Against Underage Girl

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:25:38
Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and their brother Alon Alexander.

New Law Requires Priests to Break Seal of Confession to Report Child Abuse

Thu, 08 May 2025 19:12:43
The state law, in Washington, applies to all religions but has outraged Catholics in particular. The Justice Department is investigating.

Joseph Nye, Political Scientist Who Extolled ‘Soft Power,’ Dies at 88

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:51:46
He coined the term, arguing that a country’s global influence can’t be built on military might alone. Diplomats around the world paid heed.

Musk-Tied Investor Clashes With One of World’s Biggest Asset Managers

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:22:43
A lawsuit accuses Brookfield Asset Management of fraud, attempted bribery and improperly limiting investments in one of Elon Musk’s companies.

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