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The new rules are also aimed at shutting down the churches "envelope" culture — requiring a limit on the value of gifts that cardinals and managers can receive.

Protesters are taking to the streets of Colombia demonstrating against the government's mishandling of the pandemic, and its proposal to raise taxes at a time of deep economic pain.

A storm has battered the Gaza Strip, creating misery for displaced Palestinians and delaying the search for the body of the last Israeli hostage held by militants there.

Leavitt, who is scheduled to be enshrined in the Bulls' Athletics Hall of Fame in October, is accused of grabbing an ex-girlfriend and taking her Louis Vuitton purse, clutch and wallet during a domestic incident.

The U.S. military said Monday that it attacked three boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of eight people as scrutiny is intensifying in Congress.

NCAA basketball fans often strive to rattle free throw shooters — but, for commentator Frank Deford, few efforts match Arizona State's Curtain of Distraction, which he sums up as: "shock and awful."

The Trump administration is recalling dozens of career Ambassadors, saying the president wants diplomats who will advance his agenda. That's what foreign service officers sign up for.

The Biden administration began reversing the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain to oil drilling, by suspending leases issued in the final days of the Trump administration.

Chris Matthews is stepping down as anchor of MSNBC's politics talk show Hardball. He resigned and retired abruptly Monday night following mounting criticism over embarrassing on-air moments.

Unsigned musicians: We want to hear from you. Starting May 11, send us a video of you performing one original song at a desk — and you might get to come play behind Bob Boilen's.

Former AFL-CIO trade official Thea Lee was appointed by President Biden to lead the section of the Labor Department that oversees labor rights and investigates forced labor and child labor overseas.

Nepal's health ministry has reported more than 403,000 COVID-19 cases, including more than 9,100 new infections on Monday.

After Florida's 20th statewide grand jury indicted Broward County School Superintendent Robert Runcie, and the district's general counsel last month, here's a breakdown of the process for statewide grand juries, why the exist and what happens after they are done meeting.

Israeli attacks killed at least 42 people and toppled three buildings in Gaza. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called the violence "utterly appalling" and urged an end to the fighting.

Russia is ratcheting up the pressure on a U.S. funded media organization that had its roots in the Cold War. RFE/RL is facing huge fines and had its bank accounts in Moscow frozen.

The search committee narrowed its choices to three. There were concerns that the candidacy of Corcoran, Florida's education commissioner, posed a conflict of interest.

At 10 years old, Tanitoluwa Adewumi just became one of the youngest chess masters in the United States — and he's not done yet. He says he hopes to become the world's youngest grandmaster.

President Biden is getting ready for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin next month. Domestic politics are making Biden's approach to the talks even tougher.

A judge ordered Fulton County to make plans to unseal at least 142,000 mail-in ballots it received in the election, clearing the way for another potential review of the ballots.

Dozens of female students at the school were surprised to see that their yearbook photos had been digitally edited without their consent to add more clothing.

The reggaeton superstar performs three songs during her quarantine concert, which features a guest appearance by fellow Colombiano Camilo.

A former close aid to British prime minister Boris Johnson has told parliament that Johnson's inept response to the pandemic led to the unnecessary deaths of tens of thousands of people.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been working the phones to the Middle East — but at the same time he's continuing with talks about the Arctic during a visit to Iceland.

The Iranian parliament speaker's latest declaration escalates tensions amid diplomatic efforts in Vienna to save Tehran's atomic accord with world powers.

Attorney General Merrick Garland cited the impact of federal executions on inmates of color and the recent exonerations of people on death row. The department will its review policies and procedures.