No pope yet as black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney
Black smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the conclave's 1st ballot.
Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trumpβs demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.
Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement
Most airports around the United States operated smoothly as new REAL ID requirements took effect because travelers without the updated document were still allowed to move through security easily.
Trump plans to announce that the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf
President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to two U.S. officials.
Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start secret ritual to elect a new pope
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faithβs 2,000-year history.
Republican concedes long-unsettled NC court election to Democratic incumbent
The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has conceded last Novemberβs election to the Democratic incumbent.
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals will gather Wednesday afternoon to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The conclave is a closed-door meeting of the cardinal electors to choose the new pope in the Sistine Chapel.
NASCAR championship weekend goes to Homestead in 2026
NASCARβs championship weekend will return to Homestead-Miami Speedway next year, marking the first time since 2019 that the title-winners will be crowned at the South Florida track.
Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect while lawsuits proceed
Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect while lawsuits proceed.
President Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada | Watch on demand
President Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada.
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID will be allowed to fly for now, but with probable extra steps
The head of Homeland Security says travelers who arenβt REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny.
Met Gala pays tribute to Black fashion and designers and includes Rihanna pregnancy surprise
Rihanna shut down aΒ rainy Met GalaΒ on Monday in a pinstripe look and a huge hat, her newly announced baby bump on display after announcing her pregnancy with baby No. 3 earlier in the day.
Runaway June hosting Mother's Day radio special
Adam Wurtzel spoke with Runaway June about their new single, and Mother's Day radio special.
Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films
The White House says no final decisions have been made on President Donald Trump's call for tariffs targeting films made outside the United States.
Up 'n Adam On Tour: Universal Fan Fest Nights
Adam Wurtzel interviewed many famous faces on the red carpet at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Sean βDiddyβ Combs' sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection
The sex trafficking trial of hip-hop impresario Sean βDiddyβ Combs has begun with jury selection in New York.
Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to go home
The Trump administration says it is going to pay immigrants in the United States illegally whoβve returned to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda.
Student loans in default now being referred to debt collection
The Education Department has begun collection on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers.
Trump orders crumbling Alcatraz prison to be rebuilt and reopened
President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island off San Francisco that has been closed for more than 60 years.
Skechers is being acquired for more than $9 billion and taken private
Skechers is being acquired for $9 billion and taken private by the investment firm by 3G Capital. The board of Skechers unanimously approved the deal, the companies said Monday.
