Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Provost, 69, ...

He is Cardinal Robert Prevost — an American from Chicago. Editor's note: This is a developing story. An earlier version ...

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.

There's new tariffs on almost everything that is imported. Some of that increased cost is being eaten by exporters in other ...

After decades of debate, local leaders hope revitalized public spaces and a restriction on non-essential vehicles will make ...

Wanda Sykes says getting back on the road helps remind her that she's still funny. On this week's Wild Card, Sykes talks about her conversations with God and why she loves bowling alleys.

Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday morning in Rome, signaling that the 133 cardinal ...

The 133 cardinals in the conclave will participate in as many as four rounds of voting a day until a two-thirds majority is ...

Most Americans balk at the idea of charging women who get abortions with homicide, but post-Roe, militant anti-abortion ...

My sister and I recently unearthed a forgotten box of correspondence our mom received from servicemen she'd met at Red Cross ...

President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.

Two dozen states allow citizens to propose ballot measures. But Republican lawmakers in many of those states are now adding ...