WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter has died at age 85. The ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican became a favorite of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench. The court says Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire. Souter retired from the court in June 2009,…… MORE
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Details Emerge Of How Votes Coalesced In Secret Conclave
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope. Freed from their conclave, cardinals began describing the hours and days leading up to the final ballot Thursday afternoon that brought Leo past the two-thirds majority needed. Many marveled that the Chicago-born Augustinian…… MORE
Judge Rejects Claim That Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was Treated Differently Because Of His Race
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge presiding over the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs says there was no evidence to back up his lawyers’ claim he was treated differently because of his race. Judge Arun Subramanian ruled Friday and rejected the request to dismiss some charges against Combs. The…… MORE
More Warning Signs Emerge For US Travel Industry As Summer Nears
Travel technology company Expedia Group says reduced travel demand in the United States led to its weaker-than-expected revenue in the first quarter. The company said on Friday that bookings to the U.S. from Canada were down nearly 30%. Expedia was the latest American company to report slowing business with both international visitors and domestic travelers.…… MORE
US And Chinese officials Meet In Geneva To Discuss Tariffs As The World Looks For Signs Of Hope
GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Secretary and America’s top trade negotiator will meet with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland this weekend to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world’s two biggest economies and damage the global economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson will meet in…… MORE