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When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church's governance passes to the College of Cardinals. These cardinals are bishops and Vatican officials from around the world, personally chosen by the pope and recognizable by their red vestments. They prepare for the papal election, called a conclave. Decisions that only the pope can make, like appointing bishops or convening the Synod of Bishops, must wait until after the election. During the conclave, cardinals vote in secret. When a candidate receives a two-thirds majority, white smoke signals the world a new pope has been chosen.

A jury found Calvin Crew guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Uber driver Christina Spicuzza in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, in 2022. Crew was also convicted of robbery, kidnapping, weapons charges, and tampering with evidence. Crew's former girlfriend, Tanaya Mullen, testified that he called her from inside a car on the night of the killing. She noticed her gun was missing from its usual place, and later Crew told her to tell police she had lost it.

Oilers won in overtime after a thrilling comeback victory. Golden Knights were leading 3-0 at one point but couldn't hold on. McDavid scored twice, including the game winner. Vegas goalie Lehner made impressive saves throughout but ultimately couldn't stop Edmonton's late surge.

The India–Pakistan border separates the Indian states of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat from the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Sindh. Relations between the two countries have been complex, marked by periods of both tension and cooperation. Following the 1971 war, there was slow progress towards normalization, including the reopening of transportation networks like bus routes and railway lines. The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense in the world. At senior level, India has won more ICC trophies (2 Cricket World Cups, 2 T20 World Cups, 3 Champions Trophies) compared to Pakistan (1 Cricket World Cup, 1 T20 World Cup, 1 Champions Trophy).

The Philadelphia Phillies (20-15) face the Tampa Bay Rays (16-19) in a matchup of division rivals. The Phillies are currently second in the NL East, while the Rays sit third in the AL East.

The Mini crossword puzzle from The New York Times on December 12, 2024, has a clue "Exchange" with the answer "Swap". A story is shared about an elderly woman in a hospital who misses her husband's nightly visits and the warmth of cuddling. She tells her roommate that at home they always cuddle together when they sleep.

Jonah Heim hit two solo homers and rookie Jack Leiter allowed one run over five innings for his first big league win as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night. Wilyer Abreu hit a three-run shot in the ninth inning for his second homer of the opener, powering the Boston Red Sox past the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Thursday.

The sequel to "Practical Magic" is confirmed with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprising their roles. Goran Visnjic is also expected to return.

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of their playoff series, marking their fifth consecutive comeback victory. The Carolina Hurricanes have a strong recent record against the Capitals with a 3-1-1 mark in their last five games.

Merz was defeated by Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer in the 2018 leadership election. He proposed joining the government and taking over the Ministry for Economy after losing. Merz prioritizes limiting irregular migration as a key task after the 2025 German federal election. He is married to judge Charlotte Merz, and they established a foundation supporting education projects. Merz aims to prioritize European unity and security as Germany's potential chancellor, while pledging not to work with the far-right Alternative for Germany party. He heads the center-right Union bloc, which won the 2023 national election. Merz persisted in his attempts to become leader after the center-right's defeat in the 2021 election. He represents a rural region in parliament, known for its down-to-earth and reserved people. Despite not winning an absolute majority of votes in the Bundestag on May 6th, Merz is considered Germany's new chancellor. While he isn't the most popular chancellor-in-waiting, some believe he speaks understandably and that factors beyond his control contribute to his image.

As of May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. To determine if your current license or ID is REAL ID compliant, check for a star or flag symbol. If it's missing, you'll need to obtain a new one. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, sets minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses, permits, and ID cards. A New York State Enhanced Photo Document meets the requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).

Alex Ovechkin won the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year in the 2005–06 season and finished third overall in league scoring. Due to the threat of a lockout canceling the NHL season, he signed with Avangard Omsk, a Russian team. During a game, Ovechkin was injured and had to be helped off the ice; he did not return. In the 2023–24 season, Ovechkin started using a custom-made hockey stick with his "8" logo. Ovechkin has been involved in a rivalry with Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin, who was drafted second overall behind Ovechkin in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Barry Diller was born in San Francisco on February 2, 1942. He started his career at the William Morris Agency after dropping out of UCLA. Diller is known for mentoring successful media and internet executives, often referred to as "The Killer Dillers." He recognized the potential of online services in the early 1990s. A Democrat, Diller supports various political causes aligned with his party.

The Earth's atmosphere thins with increasing altitude and has no clear boundary with outer space. It is divided into five main layers: Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, and Troposphere. The atmosphere warms through the absorption of solar radiation but also cools by emitting radiation. Early Earth had a reducing atmosphere, meaning it lacked significant free oxygen. Volcanic eruptions released sulfur, reacting with the atmosphere and consuming oxygen. Around 2.5 billion years ago, increased volcanic activity and the rise of photosynthetic organisms led to a shift towards an oxidizing atmosphere, with rising levels of atmospheric oxygen.

Smokey Robinson, born February 19, 1940, is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He was a member of the vocal group The Miracles. In 1965, The Miracles became Smokey Robinson & the Miracles after releasing their album "Going to a Go-Go". That same year, ABC released a tribute song titled "When Smokey Sings" following Robinson's album "One Heartbeat." Robinson left Motown in 1991 for a deal with SBK Records after releasing his album "Love Smokey" in 1990.

Stephen Curry left Game 1 against the Timberwolves in the second quarter due to a strained left hamstring. He finished the game with 13 points in 13 minutes. An MRI will be conducted on Wednesday, and his status for Game 2 is day-to-day. If Curry is unable to play, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and Pat Spencer could see increased playing time. The Warriors are expected to provide another update on Curry's status by Wednesday night.

India launched missile strikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, an operation dubbed "Operation Sindoor." India claims these sites were used to plan and direct terrorist attacks against India. The strikes are a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations following a recent attack in India blamed on Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attacks and vowed a forceful response. The UN called for maximum military restraint from both sides, stressing that the world cannot afford a war. India and Pakistan have a long history of conflict dating back to the 1947 Partition of British India. There have been several wars and ongoing tensions since then. Both countries have made attempts at improving relations through agreements like the 1972 Simla Agreement, but progress has been slow.

Jamell Maurice Demons, known professionally as YNW Melly, is an American rapper and singer. He adopted the stage name "YNW Melly" in 2016, joining the hip-hop collective YNW, which also included YNW Sakchaser, YNW Juvy, and YNW Bortlen. In February 2019, Demons was charged with two counts of premeditated murder for the October 2018 shooting deaths of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. Authorities allege that Demons conspired with YNW Bortlen to stage the killings as a drive-by shooting.