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Previewing the conclave to pick the next pope
The process of electing the next pope begins Wednesday in Vatican City with the voting members of the College of Cardinals sequestered inside the Sistine Chapel and cut off from the outside world until they make their choice. CBS News papal contributor Francis X. Rocca has more.
What to expect on Day 1 of the papal conclave
CBS News papal news contributor Candida Moss joins CBS News 24/7 to give us a preview ahead of the papal conclave to elect a new pope.
Conclave set to meet to choose next pope
A conclave of 133 cardinals is set to meet on Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel. They will decide who will be the next pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and guide on major issues in the church, such as the role of women and LGBTQ inclusion.
How the Vatican prepared for conclave
The Vatican is prepared to receive more than 100 cardinals who will participate in the conclave to pick Pope Francis' successor as the leader of the Catholic Church. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican prepares for conclave
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.
Vatican marks final day of mourning for Pope Francis before conclave begins
Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis.
Catholic Church prepares to pick new pope
Sunday marks the final day of mourning for Pope Francis as church leaders look ahead to this week's conclave and selection of a new pope. CBS News' Chris Livesay is in Rome.
Trump's AI photo as pope sparks worldwide outrage
President Trump's attempt at papal humor sparked worldwide outrage on Saturday. With the conclave just days away, the White House released an AI-generated photo of him in full pope attire.
Stove installed in Sistine Chapel to burn ballots at conclave to elect new pope
The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.
Vatican prepares for conclave
Final preparations are underway to start the conclave, which will elect Pope Francis' successor. The Vatican released video of workers installing a stove where ballots will be burned during the process.
Robert Harris on why he wrote "Conclave"
More than 130 Catholic cardinals will soon sequester inside the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave to select the next pope. Robert Harris, author of the 2016 novel "Conclave," joins to discuss.
Could the next pope come from Africa?
The African continent is home to one-fifth of the world's Catholics. Many are hoping the next pope will come from their communities. Debora Patta reports.
Extended interview: "Conclave" author on choosing pope
Robert Harris, author of the 2016 novel "Conclave," spoke with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about what he learned while writing a book with a plot centered on the death of a pope and the secretive process of choosing his successor.
Vatican installs famous chimney
The Vatican installed the famous chimney that will notify the world when the conclave has chosen the next pope to lead the Catholic Church. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Conclave for new pope set for May 7
The Vatican has announced the papal conclave will begin on May 7. The congregation will determine who will succeed the late Pope Francis. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher has more.
Where Trump, other leaders sat at Pope Francis' funeral
With delegations from about 130 countries present at Pope Francis' funeral, the seating chart needed to be organized accordingly.
Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Who will be pope next? 3 possible candidates
Who will be the next pope? Here's a look at some of the top possible papal candidates as the cardinals prepare for the papal conclave, which will likely take place in early May.
Pope Francis arrives at final resting place
Pallbearers carried Pope Francis' coffin into the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, where he will be entombed, following his funeral Mass at St. Peter's Square earlier on Saturday.
Pope Francis' coffin driven through Rome
The iconic open popemobile carried Pope Francis' coffin through a roughly 3-mile route through the streets of Rome to the pontiff's final resting place at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major.
How the next pope is chosen
Cardinals will attend a papal conclave within the coming weeks to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis at age 88, but not all will be eligible to vote. Here's what to know about the process.
Crowds await arrival of Pope Francis' coffin
CBS News' Seth Doane speaks with mourners gathering outside of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, where Pope Francis will be buried. CBS News papal and Vatican contributor Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo also explains why the pontiff chose this church to be his final resting place.
Final blessing of Pope Francis' coffin
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered the final commendation and valediction near the end of Pope Francis' funeral Mass on Saturday.
Pope Francis' coffin to travel by popemobile
Pope Francis' coffin will be placed on the open popemobile as it is taken to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century church in Rome, where he will be laid to rest. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell reports.
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The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
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How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
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Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
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Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say
Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
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Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
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Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
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What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
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Colombia drone attack by suspected guerrillas kills 3 soldiers, army says
Recently elected President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the attack.
Painting looted by Nazis to be returned to collector's heir
The painting was among the artworks looted and sold under duress to Nazi officials from art dealer Jacques Goudstikker after Adolf Hitler's Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940.
2 more rescued from debris in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods
The rescue brings the total to three workers saved from a hydropower tunnel, after two other workers were freed a day before.
Witkoff, Kushner visit Moscow in latest push to end war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day halt in Russian strikes on Kyiv during the U.S. envoys' visit to the Ukrainian capital, the Kremlin said.
Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in scandal over undercover report
Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down in the wake of an investigative news report.
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Looking back at Jerry Lewis telethon
The first 24-hour Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon aired 60 years ago on Saturday. The staple of Labor Day weekend featured established stars like Dolly Parton and young comics like Jimmy Fallon.
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Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, job hiring numbers are better than expected and an airline passenger is duct taped to a chair after an outburst.
New movies to look out for this fall
The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months.
Beyoncé drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition
Beyoncé is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.
Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen talk "By Any Means"
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.
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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
Testing London's first self-driving taxis
The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
Aggressive passenger duct-taped mid-flight
A man was duct-taped to his first-class seat on an American Airlines flight and later arrested after allegedly exhibiting violent behavior, and forcing the flight to be diverted. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
What Lindsay Clancy mistrial ruling means
The Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother charged with murdering her three young children, ended in a hung jury on Friday. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi has legal analysis.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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