Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.
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Kemp's Monday announcement he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026 sets off a chain reaction in the Republican Party as candidates consider a run against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
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Hayden, who became the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress when she was appointed in 2016, was abruptly fired via email late Thursday.
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The abrupt change came the day after Cameron Hamilton testified on Capitol Hill that he did not agree with proposals to dismantle an organization that helps plan for natural disasters and distributes financial assistance.
Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. This is a transcript of the speech, translated from its original Italian.
On the May 8 edition: Kemp looks to upgrade the infrastructure for the state's 911 emergency hotline; health care providers urge state and federal government action against pollution; today's the birthday of jazz pioneer Mary Lou Williams.
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Georgia Catholics react to the election of Pope Leo XIV; U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter announces bid for U.S. Senate; Kemp signed bill to upgrade state's aging 911 system.
