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Pope Leo shared content critical of Trump, Vances immigration policies in social media posts

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Prior to being elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV had a presence on Twitter, and later X, where he sometimes shared messages that appeared to be critical of some of President Donald Trump's policies.Cardinal Robert Prevost appears to have an X account... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/8/25

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWarriors 93, Timberwolves 117NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEOilers 5, Golden Knights 4Hurricanes 1, Capitals 3MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLOrioles 2, Twins 5Rangers 0, Red Sox 5White Sox 0, Royals 10Tigers 10, Rockies 2 (Doubleheader, game 1)Tigers... Read More.

1 boy killed, 2 hurt in stabbing outside their high school; 2 classmates arrested

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(SANTA ANA, Calif.) -- One student was killed and two others were wounded in a stabbing outside their Southern California high school, and two of their classmates have been arrested, authorities said.The students were attacked during a fight in front of Santa Ana High... Read More.

Destined to be pope: Brother says Leo XIV always wanted to be a priest

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- When Robert Prevost was in the first grade, his neighbor told him he would be the first American pope, his brother told ABC News.On Thursday, that prophecy came true, when Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal, was elected to be the 267th pontiff --... Read More.

Chicago reacts to the election of the citys own Pope Leo XIV

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- When Sherry Stone learned that childhood friend Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, she got on her computer and did what few people can do: She emailed him a note of congratulations."I told him... Read More.

Football fan alleges discrimination, collusion in NFL draft against Shedeur Sanders: Lawsuit

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A football fan is suing the NFL for $100 million, claiming the league worked together to prevent quarterback Shedeur Sanders from being picked early in this year's draft, according to court documents obtained by ABC News.The lawsuit was filed last week... Read More.

Taylor Swifts bench in Centennial Park has its plaque stolen

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

Green was the color of the grass where Taylor Swift used to read in Centennial Park, as the plaque honoring the pop superstar on the bench in Nashville, Tennessee, recognizes. Or, recognized.The plaque honoring Swift on the bench in Music City's park has been pried off,... Read More.

INXS’ Andrew Farriss looks back at Listen Like Thieves: ‘It was a breakthrough album for us’

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

NXS is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their fifth studio album, Listen Like Thieves, with a new deluxe box set that is out now, featuring plenty of bonus material.Founding member and keyboardist Andrew Farriss tells ABC Audio that Listen Like Thieves "was... Read More.

Kerry Washington is a bada** mom in new action movie, Shadow Force

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

Kerry Washington plays a secret agent who’ll stop at nothing to protect her son in the thriller, Shadow Force, out in theaters Friday. She says she was drawn to the film because it balances action and emotion."It's this incredible opportunity to do action and stunts... Read More.

Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(ROME) -- Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Francis' successor on Thursday, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The world is wondering how the first American pope compares to his predecessor.In his first public remarks, Pope Leo XIV called for unity."We have to... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Scoreboard roundup — 5/8/25

1 boy killed, 2 hurt in stabbing outside their high school; 2 classmates arrested

Destined to be pope: Brother says Leo XIV always wanted to be a priest

Chicago reacts to the election of the citys own Pope Leo XIV

Football fan alleges discrimination, collusion in NFL draft against Shedeur Sanders: Lawsuit

Taylor Swifts bench in Centennial Park has its plaque stolen

INXS’ Andrew Farriss looks back at Listen Like Thieves: ‘It was a breakthrough album for us’

Kerry Washington is a bada** mom in new action movie, Shadow Force

Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis

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