Retired Pope Benedict XVI hopes to soon join friends in 'the afterlife'

In a letter reproduced in German media, the emeritus pope writes that he hopes he can be soon reunited with his friends who have passed away.

Atlanta high school named after Confederate general renamed to honor Hank Aaron

An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and first grand wizard of the KKK will be officially renamed to honor Braves baseball legend Hank Aaron Wednesday.

Democrats, Atlanta rabbi call for apology from Herschel Walker

Metro Atlanta Rabbi Joshua Lesser called on Walker to apologize after canceling a campaign event hosted by a woman using a swastika composed of syringes as her Twitter avatar.

‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit

The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.

Atlanta child murders: Utah lab to examine old DNA evidence

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are traveling to a Utah lab as part of the reopening of the Atlanta child murders case.

‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House

Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.

Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008

Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.

Trump sues to block release of documents to Jan. 6 committee

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.

Kobe Bryant lawsuit: LA County demands Vanessa Bryant take psychiatric exam ahead of trial

Court documents show that the county is not only looking to force Kobe’s widow to undergo a psychiatric evaluation but also evaluations of the children and siblings of other crash victims, including a five-year-old.

Jill Biden reconnects with her South Carolina church, opens up about faith

The first lady quietly flew to West Columbia for a surprise appearance at the 50th anniversary celebration for Pastor Charles B. Jackson Sr. of Brookland Baptist Church.

Former President Bill Clinton likely to be released from hospital Sunday

Former President Bill Clinton is progressing well in his treatment for a non-COVID infection and will likely be released from UC Irvine Medical Center on Sunday, a spokesperson said.

Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night in hospital for non-COVID-related infection

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."

'Democracy survived': Biden pays tribute to fallen peace officers

President Biden spoke at the 40th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to remember the 491 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.

DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.

Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill

President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.

Keisha Lance Bottoms hosts last runway race for scholarships as mayor

The flat course led to fast times at Saturday's 5K on the 5th Runway event, which raised money for scholarships and United Way. 

Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill

As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.

Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform

President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.