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What exactly is the conclave? Heres what to know about how the next pope is elected

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

(ROME) -- There have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church's roughly 2,000-year history, which spans three millennia. With the death of Pope Francis, a series of formal events was immediately set into motion to elect the Church's next Supreme Pontiff.That storied process is... Read More.

Malnutrition in Gaza worsens as Israeli blockade of supplies passes 50-day mark

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

(GAZA) -- Israeli authorities have blocked supplies -- including food, medicine and fuel -- from entering the Gaza Strip for more than 50 days.The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the main UN agency operating in Gaza, said they have run out of... Read More.

ICE did not have warrant when agents detained Mahmoud Khalil: Court filing

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Government lawyers say officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) did not have a warrant for Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's arrest when they took him into custody last month, according to a filing submitted in the case.Khalil's... Read More.

Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hours before Luigi Mangione's arraignment in federal court, federal prosecutors submitted formal notice that they intend to seek the death penalty if he's convicted, citing, in part his alleged desire "to provoke broad-based resistance to the victim's industry" by killing United... Read More.

Idaho college killings: Judge denies attempt to toss out death penalty over autism spectrum diagnosis

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

(BOISE, Idaho) -- The trial for the man accused of killing four Idaho college students in their beds will continue as a death penalty case, despite the fact that suspect Bryan Kohberger was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, an Idaho judge ruled late... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 4/24/25

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 118, Pistons 116Thunder 114, Grizzlies 108Nuggets 83, Clippers 117NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 2, Lightning 0Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2Golden Knights 2, Wild 5Jets 2, Blues 7MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLWhite Sox 3, Twins 0Mariners... Read More.

Finn Wolfhard on the practical effects in The Legend of Ochi

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

The fantastical world of The Legend of Ochi is now available to experience in movie theaters.The new A24 film from director Isaiah Saxon expands to movie screens nationwide on Friday. It follows farm girl Yuri, who has been raised to fear the elusive... Read More.

As he launches another U.S. tour, Alex Warren thinks “its really cool what weve been able to build”

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

Alex Warren may have started out as an influencer, but now he's a global pop star, thanks in part to his hit "Ordinary." Alex, who launched the North American leg of his Cheaper Than Therapy tour April 24 in Dallas, TX, doesn't see any... Read More.

The Rolling Stones contribute song to King of Zydeco tribute album

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones have recorded a song for a tribute album to the late King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, which is being released in celebration of what would have been the singer and accordion player's 100th birthday.A Tribute to the King of Zydeco, dropping June 27, is a... Read More.

Hit songwriter John Morgan makes his mark as an artist with Friends Like That + Carolina Blue

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

Since John Morgan's made a name for himself as a songwriter, it's not exactly a surprise that he had a hand in crafting all the tracks on his debut album, Carolina Blue. But when you've written hits like "If I Didn't Love You" for Jason... Read More.

Author: ABC News

What exactly is the conclave? Heres what to know about how the next pope is elected

Malnutrition in Gaza worsens as Israeli blockade of supplies passes 50-day mark

ICE did not have warrant when agents detained Mahmoud Khalil: Court filing

Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione

Idaho college killings: Judge denies attempt to toss out death penalty over autism spectrum diagnosis

Scoreboard roundup — 4/24/25

Finn Wolfhard on the practical effects in The Legend of Ochi

As he launches another U.S. tour, Alex Warren thinks “its really cool what weve been able to build”

The Rolling Stones contribute song to King of Zydeco tribute album

Hit songwriter John Morgan makes his mark as an artist with Friends Like That + Carolina Blue

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