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Manchin slams West Virginia move to ban ranked-choice voting
Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who served as a centrist Democrat for most of his career before becoming an independent last spring, denounced his state’s move to ban ranked-choice voting ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of ...
Conclave voters urged to set aside personal interests and choose a pope who prizes unity
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
Fighter jet landing on USS Harry S. Truman goes overboard, forcing pilots to eject
The incident marks the latest mishap to mar the deployment of the Truman, which has been essential in the airstrike campaign by the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Trump to announce US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf: Officals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States ...
The Latest: Trump to announce that US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf
President Donald Trump plans to announce in 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.
The Steelers are working on a deal that would send WR George Pickens to Dallas, a source tells AP
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be running out of patience with wide receiver George Pickens. The team is working on a trade that will send the talented but mercurial ...
Disney parks thrive in second quarter and it adds well over 1 million streaming subscribers
Disney’s posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter as its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added well over a million subscribers to its streaming service. For the three ...
‘Hands tied’: Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for non-revenue sports
The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement awaiting final approval from a federal judge is touted as a solution for thousands of athletes to finally get the money they deserve and provide some clarity to ...
Federal Reserve faces tough balancing act between fighting inflation and spurring economic growth
The Federal Reserve could keep its key rate unchanged for several more months as it evaluates the impact of President Donald ...
No Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in Preakness highlights some philosophical horse racing changes
Just a few days after winning the Kentucky Derby, Sovereignty was ruled out of running in the Preakness Stakes. It is the second time in four years the owner and trainer of the Derby champion ...
Slovakia’s leader rejects an EU plan to halt Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027
Slovakia’s populist leader on Wednesday blasted a European Union plan to halt imports of Russian natural gas by the end of ...