Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica

Throngs of ordinary faithful made their way slowly to the 16th-century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple wooden casket was perched.

23rd, April 2025, 11:15pm

St. Peter’s Basilica opens to the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before his funeral

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of...

23rd, April 2025, 10:12pm

Matthew Tkachuk strikes quickly for Panthers in Game 1 victory over the Lightning

Matthew Tkachuk was back for the first time in more than two months. He was not rusty. And the Florida Panthers rolled in their playoff...

23rd, April 2025, 09:31pm

New Jersey forest fire prompts thousands of evacuations and closes a major highway

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire burning in New Jersey on Tuesday forced thousands of people to evacuate and closed a stretch of...

23rd, April 2025, 09:16pm

U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman: Trump Administration Focused On Chaos

U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, the ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, didn't hesitate when asked what he thought the Trump administration's goal was with its approach to the environment and land-management agencies.

23rd, April 2025, 08:00pm

North Rim Of Grand Canyon Scheduled To Open May 15

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to open on Thursday, May 15 at 6 a.m. to mark the official start of the 2025 season.

23rd, April 2025, 07:30pm

Cedar Grove In Kings Canyon National Park Set To Open Friday

After a seasonal winter closure, the Cedar Grove area in Kings Canyon National Park in California is set to reopen to visitor day use on Friday, April 25, at 7 a.m.

23rd, April 2025, 07:30pm

Traveler Podcast Redux: The National Parks Cookbook

It's National Park Week, and while it'd be great to head out into the National Park System, that's not possible for all of us. But that doesn't mean we still can't savor the parks.

23rd, April 2025, 07:30pm

Duval County students criticize Jacksonville City Council for failing to pass funding cut resolution

Dozens of Jacksonville students spoke out at City Hall, demanding city council oppose state education cuts threatening AP and IB programs.

23rd, April 2025, 04:33pm

'I have no answers, I have nothing': Charles Faggert's mother speaks at protest

Protesters were demanding justice for Charles Faggart's death Tuesday, urging transparency in the investigation.

23rd, April 2025, 04:28pm