smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.
- On today's episode: Catholic cardinals returned for a second day of voting for a new pontiff; tensions remain high between India and Pakistan; the US and United Kingdom are expected to announce a new trade deal; three former Memphis police officers have been acquitted of charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols; and a jury is expected to be seated by Fiday in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
- Chief Justice Roberts says judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president.
- Some migrants were told they'd be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations.
- President Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general.
- Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer.
- Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment.
- Trump designates Thursday as a day for the US to celebrate victory in World War II.
- Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' in 1st post-presidential interview.
- Turkish Tufts University student detained by ICE can be sent to Vermont, appeals court rules.
- Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement.
- Ex-model takes the stand in Harvey Weinstein's retrial. It's the first time she has testified.
- Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend in New York.
- An alligator kills a Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say.
- Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady.
- Another miraculous comeback for the Knicks and a historic blowout for the Thunder in the NBA Playoffs, the Maple Leafs take a commanding lead against the defending champions and the Stars stay hot to open their series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and a talented young wideout is dealt to America’s Team.Â
- Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City.
- The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys.
- Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux.
- Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation.
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