Pope Leo XIV urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming conflicts in Urbi et Orbi Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide. >>

Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire at park across from the White House The U.S. Secret Service says it's investigating overnight reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House.

The U.S. Secret Service says it's investigating overnight reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, which is across the street from the White House. >>

2 men arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 7-month-old in stroller The baby was with her mother when two men sped down a street on a moped, with one firing into a group of people.

The baby was with her mother when two men sped down a street on a moped, with one firing into a group of people. >>

4 teens accused of kidnapping, beating former high school classmate at gunpoint Investigators say the victim was told the attack started because one of the suspects didn’t want him talking to his girlfriend.

Investigators say the victim was told the attack started because one of the suspects didn’t want him talking to his girlfriend. >>

10-year-old burned over 90% of his body in medical jet crash makes remarkable recovery The 10-year-old underwent nearly a year of treatment and more than 40 surgeries.

The 10-year-old underwent nearly a year of treatment and more than 40 surgeries. >>

US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday.

A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday. >>

Michigan overpowers Arizona and reaches national title game with 91-73 win Michigan and Arizona came in with the nation’s top two defenses, a pair of top-five offenses and somewhere between eight and a dozen NBA stars between them.

Michigan and Arizona came in with the nation’s top two defenses, a pair of top-five offenses and somewhere between eight and a dozen NBA stars between them. >>

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies muscled their way back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third championship in four seasons.

UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies muscled their way back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third championship in four seasons. >>

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline and Tehran called his threat “unbalanced and foolish.”

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline and Tehran called his threat “unbalanced and foolish.” >>

Hiker fighting for his life after being stung by bees over 100 times, officials say A hiker in Arizona is fighting for his life after being stung by bees more than 100 times, according to officials.

A hiker in Arizona is fighting for his life after being stung by bees more than 100 times, according to officials. >>

Man accused of killing his wife because he wanted to ‘put her out of her misery,’ police say A man in Iowa is accused of killing his wife because he wanted to “put her out of her misery,” according to authorities.

A man in Iowa is accused of killing his wife because he wanted to “put her out of her misery,” according to authorities. >>

DHS funding deal heads to House as shutdown reaches nearly 50 days Congressional leaders align on two-path plan to fund DHS, but House passage remains uncertain.

Congressional leaders align on two-path plan to fund DHS, but House passage remains uncertain. >>

Kindergarten teacher accused of grooming, sexually abusing teen for years, lawsuit says A family is suing a school district after a teacher was arrested on charges of criminal sexual misconduct with a minor last year.

A family is suing a school district after a teacher was arrested on charges of criminal sexual misconduct with a minor last year. >>

US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported.

The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported. >>

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions A federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions.

A federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions. >>

Day care worker charged after dropping 3-month-old baby A day care worker is facing charges after dropping a 3-month-old baby.

A day care worker is facing charges after dropping a 3-month-old baby. >>

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13’s record The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon.

The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon. >>

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Parents sue school bus driver, school system after crash killed 2 students The parents of a girl who died when the school bus she was on collided with a dump truck and SUV are suing the school system and bus driver.

The parents of a girl who died when the school bus she was on collided with a dump truck and SUV are suing the school system and bus driver. >>

Police warn of immigration scams targeting vulnerable families Scammers are preying on people looking for immigration help and one wrong move can cost thousands. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares the red flags police say to watch for and how to protect your money and identity.

Scammers are preying on people looking for immigration help and one wrong move can cost thousands. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares the red flags police say to watch for and how to protect your money and identity. >>

Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials.

A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials. >>

US presses search for a missing serviceman as Iran calls on public to find ‘enemy pilot’ The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said an airstrike hit near its Bushehr nuclear facility.

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said an airstrike hit near its Bushehr nuclear facility. >>

Couple loses $150,000 in belongings after moving truck broken into A South Carolina couple is missing thousands of dollars worth of items after their moving truck was broken into.

A South Carolina couple is missing thousands of dollars worth of items after their moving truck was broken into. >>

Father drowns rescuing children from rip currents during family vacation: ‘He was a hero’ A father and beloved coach died while rescuing his children from rip currents during a vacation.

A father and beloved coach died while rescuing his children from rip currents during a vacation. >>

Walmart employee killed in alleged attack by man who believed he was being ‘stalked by a demon,’ reports say A Walmart employee in Arkansas was killed by a man who allegedly told authorities that he was ‘being stalked by a demon,’ according to multiple reports.

A Walmart employee in Arkansas was killed by a man who allegedly told authorities that he was ‘being stalked by a demon,’ according to multiple reports. >>

Trump seeks massive defense spending boost in budget request President Donald Trump asked Congress for the largest defense spending hike in decades on Friday, proposing a 42 percent increase in his annual budget request.

President Donald Trump asked Congress for the largest defense spending hike in decades on Friday, proposing a 42 percent increase in his annual budget request. >>

US military aircraft hit in Iran conflict are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years The last time a U.S. fighter jet was shot down in combat was an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq.

The last time a U.S. fighter jet was shot down in combat was an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. >>

Mom accused of faking 3-year-old’s illnesses, leading to unnecessary medical treatments A Texas woman is accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on her son.

A Texas woman is accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on her son. >>

United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares The move comes as higher fuel costs ripple through the airline industry.

The move comes as higher fuel costs ripple through the airline industry. >>

365 US service members have been wounded in action in Iran conflict The current death toll remains at 13 service members killed in combat.

The current death toll remains at 13 service members killed in combat. >>