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The month's top story

Leo’s fellow Augustinians are attending the Mass.

Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza, a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy's global reach and mediatic draw.

CBS · 5 sources

Also covering this NYTLeo’s fellow Augustinians are attending the Mass. FOXPope Leo says family based on ‘union between a man and a woman,’ defends dignity of unborn ABCWhite Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV
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What dominated May

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Top Stories

    12 States Sue Trump Over His Tariffs

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

    May 1: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    Companies Are Raising Prices as Tariffs Hit

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

Top Stories 354 stories

  1. José Mujica, Uruguay's humble president, dies at 89

    NYT · 3 outlets

    The author of influential books and essays, he was known for a contemporary theory of religion and Catholicism that advocated dialogue, not decrees.

  2. CBS shouldn't celebrate Emmy nom for Harris interview that ignited network turmoil, industry insider says

    CBS · 2 outlets

  3. An American Pope Confronts Fading Faith in His Own Backyard

    CBS · 4 outlets

  4. What happens if there is a tie vote?

    NYT · 4 outlets

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  1. Conservative commentator David Horowitz dies at 86

    FOX · 5 outlets

  2. 5/19: The Daily Report

    CBS · 1 outlets

  3. Breaking down Trump's tariff truce with China

    NYT · 4 outlets

  4. Browns, rookie Shedeur Sanders finalize 4-year contract after draft slide

    FOX · 1 outlets

  5. Fifth escaped New Orleans jail inmate captured; 5 remain at large

    NYT · 5 outlets

  6. Republicans Push to End Immigrant Benefits in Democratic States

    NYT · 4 outlets

  7. Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show how far infernos have spread

    NYT · 4 outlets

  8. Trump Aims to Use More F.B.I., Drug and Gun Agents to Pursue Immigrants

    CBS · 4 outlets

Business 309 stories

  1. S&P 500 Turns Positive on Year For First Time Since February

    CNBC · 3 outlets

    The S&P 500 slid on Tuesday, ending a six-session winning run as investors dropped tech stocks. Here's what's on CNBC's radar heading into Wednesday.

  2. Warren Buffett’s Unparalleled Investing Record—in Charts

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  3. Can Trump really put tariffs on films produced abroad? The law says no.

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  4. Asian Stocks Rise Amid Trade Deal Hopes

    CNBC · 3 outlets

Show 10 more

  1. Trump Meets His Match: The Markets

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  2. Oil Edges Higher Amid Easing Supply Worries

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  3. U.S. Natural Gas Jumps Back Up on Short Covering

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  4. U.S. Dollar Weakens Vs. Singapore Dollar, Other Currencies Amid Geopolitical Tensions

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  5. ESG Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  6. U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Flat

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  7. Gold Falls, Dragged by Weakening Safe-Haven Demand, Possible Profit-Taking

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  8. Berkshire Sells Financial Stocks, Doubles Constellation Stake, Holds Steady on Apple

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  9. Education Department backlog leaves nearly 2 million student loan borrowers in limbo

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  10. Trump's trade war is giving renewed importance to advertising Upfronts

    MKTW · 2 outlets

Sports 319 stories

  1. Former Packer Tom Brown dies at 84

    PFT · 4 outlets

  2. Nuggets crush Clippers in decisive Game 7

    ESPN · 3 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. Texans rookie Higgins makes history with deal

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. 2025 NFL schedule: Cowboys headline 10 toughest 4-game stretches

    FOX · 3 outlets

  3. WNBA probes 'hateful' comments toward Reese

    ESPN · 3 outlets

  4. Rahm after PGA collapse: 'Tough pill to swallow'

    CBS · 3 outlets

  5. Jags' Travis Hunter moving to defense after wowing on offense at rookie camp

    CBS · 4 outlets

  6. Kulusevski injury adds to Spurs' UEL final crisis

    ESPN · 3 outlets

Technology 324 stories

  1. Curious about VPNs? We want to hear from you

    9to5 · 3 outlets

    When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy 25 Edge, I noted that it was remarkably similar to what we’re expecting to see from the iPhone 17 Air. I suggested that reviews of Samsung’s ultra-slim phone might pr…

  2. Get Apple TV+ for $2.99 and catch up on these great shows

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  3. Apple is definitely gearing up for an iPhone Ultra

    9to5 · 2 outlets

Show 9 more

  1. Apple Sports app updated with daily newsletter and more

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  2. Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 18 (game #1210)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. Will Apple launch an iPhone 17e next year?

    9to5 · 3 outlets

  4. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are set to go live any minute now

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  5. Hidden fees are now illegal for hotel and concert apps

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

  6. Ransomware gangs join ongoing SAP NetWeaver attacks

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

  7. UK Legal Aid Agency confirms applicant data stolen in data breach

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

  8. iOS 18.5 now available with these new features

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  9. M&S checkout chaos persists as cyberattack fallout continues

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

Entertainment 406 stories

  1. “I Wasn’t Even There”: Billie Eilish Has Spoken Out After People Trashed Her "Met Gala Outfit" Online

    BuzzFeed · 1 outlets

  2. Tina Knowles Revealed Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis

    USMag · 2 outlets

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  1. Model Twins Reportedly Escorted Out of 2025 Met Gala

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. Who Is The Punisher? 6 Takeaways From His Diddy Testimony

    USMag · 2 outlets

  3. The Sixth Episode Of "The Last Of Us" Season 2 Included Some Brilliant (And Heartbreaking) Details You Might've Missed

    BuzzFeed · 1 outlets

  4. 'My 600-lb Life' Star Latonya Pottain Dead at 40

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  5. Zara Tindall Reacts to Royal Family Rift

    USMag · 1 outlets

  6. "This Is Deeply Fascist": People Are Floored That This Banner Was Actually Placed On A Government Building In DC

    BuzzFeed · 1 outlets

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