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With new podcast, Devale & Khadeen Ellis want to end battle of the sexes conversations

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Devale and Khadeen Ellis have rebranded, transitioning from their Dead A** podcast to their newly launched Ellis Ever After. Though they initially started their podcast by joking about the marital differences between husband and wife via battle of the sexes conversations, their goal now is to disengage, gain better understanding of... Read More.

Electing a new pope: What happens next?

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic Church has existed, with the current procedure a combination of ancient traditions and modern updates as recent as 2013, reflecting... Read More.

Popes through the ages: some facts you might not know

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Who was the very first pope? How many popes have there been? Has anyone ever refused the office?For an institution that has existed for nearly 2,000 years, most people know very little about the papacy and its history. Here are some... Read More.

Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed."At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome,... Read More.

Watch Alex Warren play secret show with Ed Sheeran at Coachella

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

Prior to his set at Coachella Saturday afternoon, Ed Sheeran posted a video in which he took fans on a tour of "The Old Phone" pub, which he built to promote one of the songs on his upcoming album. In... Read More.

Coachella Weekend 2: Lady Gaga deals with broken mic, Benson Boone trolls crowd, Ed Sheeran makes debut

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

Lady Gaga had a microphone malfunction and Benson Boone did a callback to last weekend as they both performed at Coachella weekend two.Gaga's Friday night set was the same as her set last week, except this time, her head microphone cut off during the... Read More.

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peters Basilica

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis made a short and unannounced visit Saturday to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil and greet some of the faithful present.The 88-year-old pontiff, in a wheelchair, arrived at around 6 p.m. local time accompanied by... Read More.

The Who brings back Zak Starkey: ‘Hes not being asked to step down’

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

The Who and drummer Zak Starkey have made up.News the band had parted ways with their longtime touring drummer, son of Ringo Starr, came out on Wednesday, but now they’ve announced he’s back in the band.“News Flash! Who Backs Zak!" Pete Townshend shared Read More.

FSU shooting latest: Victims identified, police release timeline

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- The Florida State University community is reeling and police are searching for a motive after a gunman opened fire on the Tallahassee campus on Thursday, killing two and injuring six.Tallahassee police have laid out how the shooting unfolded.The suspect, 20-year-old FSU... Read More.

More than 30 million on alert for severe weather over Easter weekend

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 30 million Americans are on alert for severe weather this Easter weekend, as several states in the Heartland have already been slammed with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds.The National Weather Service's office in Omaha, Nebraska, confirmed 5 tornadoes in... Read More.

Author: ABC News

With new podcast, Devale & Khadeen Ellis want to end battle of the sexes conversations

Electing a new pope: What happens next?

Popes through the ages: some facts you might not know

Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88

Watch Alex Warren play secret show with Ed Sheeran at Coachella

Coachella Weekend 2: Lady Gaga deals with broken mic, Benson Boone trolls crowd, Ed Sheeran makes debut

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peters Basilica

The Who brings back Zak Starkey: ‘Hes not being asked to step down’

FSU shooting latest: Victims identified, police release timeline

More than 30 million on alert for severe weather over Easter weekend

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