Papal Conclave: How It Works and What to Expect
The process by which the next pope will be elected, known as the conclave, began Tuesday morning at about 11:30. Here are some key points you should know about:
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Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope on First Ballot
Tuesday evening, a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signifying that the first round of balloting to elect a new pope had passed without any nominee receiving the necessary two-thirds majority.
Drink Up: Judge Blocks New York’s Large-Sugary-Drink Ban
Looks like you'll be able to a large Coke in restaurants after all, following a New York State Supreme Court judge's ruling.
What States Have the Lowest Unemployment Rates?
If you’ve been struggling to find a new job, get that first job out of college or get back to work, perhaps it’s a change of location you need. The unemployment rate is not equal across the states, and for all the tough economic news of the past several years, things aren't all that bad in certain places.
Wedding Survey Reveals You’d Better Start Saving for the Big Day Now
Before you walk down the aisle, you may want to walk down to the bank to make sure you’ve got enough money in your account.
Kindergarten Teacher Fired for Letting Students Taste Her Blood
It wasn’t your run-of-the-mill show and tell.
This Weekend in Sports: U.S. vs. Mexico and Championship Week
Teams battle for automatic NCAA tournament bids, and Team USA plays its first WBC game on Friday. Here's what to watch this weekend:
New Movies: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful,’ ‘Dead Man Down’
The recent 'Amazing Spider-Man' and the upcoming 'Man of Steel' seem to get all the attention regarding studios' attempt to "reboot" franchises, but that's pretty much the same thing as what's going on with 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' If it succeeds at the box office, we may end up with a new version of 'The Wizard of Oz' at some point very soon, even though the producers have said that's not their goal.
Also opening this week is a dark tale of blackmail and revenge.
Teen Suspended for Protesting School Bullying Launches Lawsuit
Amber Hatch refuses to be bullied when it comes to her efforts to stop bullying.