The conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7th. Over 180 cardinals, including more than 100 cardinal electors, have already arrived in Rome for the process. While 135 cardinals are eligible to vote, at least one has withdrawn due to health concerns, and another’s eligibility remains uncertain. Daily congregations are continuing to discuss church matters and prepare for the election, which requires a two-thirds majority vote from the cardinals present. The upcoming conclave will be particularly diverse, reflecting Pope Francis’ appointments during his papacy.
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A U.S. air strike on a migrant detention center in Saada, Yemen, resulted in the deaths of at least 68 African migrants, according to Houthi-run media. The attack, which injured another 47 migrants, occurred hours after U.S. Central Command announced intensified strikes against Houthi targets. Houthi authorities condemned the bombing as a war crime, a claim supported by eyewitness accounts detailing the horrific scene and the lack of nearby military installations. The incident follows a pattern of civilian casualties in the ongoing Yemen conflict, raising concerns about the targeting of non-combatants.
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Joann Fabric and Craft Stores, after filing for bankruptcy twice in less than a year, is liquidating its assets. This week, 255 locations will begin closing their doors permanently, followed by the remaining 500+ stores in May. Going-out-of-business sales are currently underway at the initially closing stores. The closures mark the end of a significant presence in the fabric and craft retail industry.
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Following an investigation by the Secret Service and Metropolitan Police Department, a suspect was apprehended in Washington D.C. This individual, described as a serial offender with a history of purse theft, was arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday robbery of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse, which contained approximately $3,000 in cash and personal identification. The suspect, who is undocumented, has been linked to similar crimes through video evidence and faces charges related to those incidents. The Secret Service is continuing its investigation into Noem’s theft, while a second suspect remains at large.
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A suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder after driving into a crowd at a Vancouver Filipino heritage festival, killing at least 11 and injuring dozens more. The incident, described as a “car ramming attack,” occurred during the Lapu Lapu Day festival, leaving a scene witnesses compared to a war zone. Police are investigating but currently believe the attack was not an act of terrorism, citing potential underlying mental health issues. Further charges are expected, and the city is mourning the victims.
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A shooting at Elizabeth City State University during a campus event left one 24-year-old non-student dead and six others injured, four by gunshot. The university, part of the UNC system, implemented a temporary lockdown following the early morning incident. Authorities, including the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, are investigating, appealing for public information. While no immediate threat remains, the incident follows another recent deadly campus shooting in Florida.
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A shooting on Saturday night in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, left one person dead and eleven injured. The incident began as a disturbance involving multiple individuals, escalating when one person opened fire, prompting an officer to return fire. An 18-year-old male, Jerrius Davis, was fatally wounded by police gunfire. Both SLED and the Myrtle Beach Police Department are conducting independent investigations into the event, and Ocean Boulevard has since reopened.
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Three families, including mothers and their US citizen children, were deported to Honduras after attending routine ICE check-ins. One case involved a 4-year-old receiving cancer treatment, and another a 2-year-old. Attorneys dispute government claims that the mothers requested to take their children, citing a lack of due process and the severe medical needs of one child. These deportations highlight concerns regarding the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the potential for arbitrary removal of US citizens. Advocates argue the actions are unlawful and unconstitutional.
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A Louisiana federal judge has ordered a hearing to investigate the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras with her mother. The judge expressed concern that the deportation occurred without meaningful due process, despite government claims the mother consented. The mother’s attorney disputes this, alleging coercion and lack of access to legal counsel while in ICE custody. The child’s father is seeking custody in the U.S. The hearing aims to determine whether the government violated the child’s constitutional rights.
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