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How Pope Francis' funeral broke with tradition
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some longstanding traditions.
Soccer player's wife, 5-year-old child rescued after being kidnapped
The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, police said.
How to watch Pope Francis' funeral service
Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what to know and how to watch.
Russian general killed by car bomb as Trump envoy meets Putin
Russia accused Ukraine of being behind the car bombing near Moscow that killed General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik.
Ukraine says Russia kills 3 in drone attack after Trump rebukes Putin
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in a city in southeastern Ukraine, one day after President Trump rebuked Russia's leader.
Mother and son murdered while searching for missing relatives
Maria del Carmen Morales was a member of a collective whose discovery of bones and clothing at a suspected cartel training camp shocked Mexico.
Huge crowds flock to Vatican on last day of Pope Francis lying in state
The Vatican said Friday some 150,000 mourners have filed past the body of Pope Francis, who is lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica.
Avelo Airlines has an expansion plan — deport migrants for ICE
Avelo Airlines says it's counting on a new federal contract for deportation flights to help the discount carrier grow its regular passenger service.
Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to attend, according to a spokesman.
Town "most likely" trashed Warhol silkscreen, 45 other artworks by mistake
The artworks, including a rare 1980s Warhol silkscreen print of the country's former monarch Princess Beatrix, disappeared during work on the town hall.
Holocaust survivors, freed Israeli hostages, march at Auschwitz
This year's March of the Living marked 80 years since the liberation of the German Nazi death camps.
Russia returns body of Ukraine journalist who died in detention
Victoria Roshchyna, who died at age 27, disappeared in August 2023 on a reporting trip in occupied east Ukraine.
Trump "not happy" with Russian strikes on Kyiv: "Vladimir, STOP!"
President Trump called Thursday's strikes "very bad timing," as he wants Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal.
Soccer player's wife, 5-year-old child kidnapped as he hid under bed
The incident occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country.
Person of interest being released after questioning in Brown University shooting
Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, found dead in their Los Angeles home
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
At least 15 killed in targeted attack on Jewish Australians, police say
At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Machado says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" on Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.
Gunman in Syria who targeted U.S. troops believed to be ISIS infiltrator, sources say
The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.
Germany, driven by war in Ukraine, rearms its military
Germany is stepping up military recruiting and investing in everything from drones to spy cockroaches to build up its defense.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.