Chris Chaberski
New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I
Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.
This Giant Asteroid Is Barely Going to Miss Earth on Friday
Seventeen-thousand miles might not sound particularly close at first listen, but when it comes to a gigantic rock the size of half a football field, it's a bit scarier.
NRA Calls for Armed Guards at Schools
Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, read a statement Friday morning in reaction to last week's shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. He called for installing armed guards in schools to prevent future gun violence against students.
27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)
NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.
UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the
This Day in History for December 7 — Attack on Pearl Harbor, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1787: Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (more info)
1941: In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the U.S. naval base at Oahu Island's Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (more info)
This Day in History for November 12 — Ellis Island Closes, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1927: Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, leaving Joseph Stalin in undisputed control of the Soviet Union (more info)
1954: Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892 (more info)
This Day in History for November 10 — ‘Sesame Street’ Premieres, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775: The United States Marine Corps is founded (more info)
1871: Henry Morton Stanley locates missing explorer and missionary Dr. David Livingstone, famously greeting him with the words, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" (more info)
This Day in History for November 6 — Abraham Lincoln Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States (more info)
1913: Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 30 — Henry Winkler and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Henry Winkler
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Producer
Known For: His iconic portrayal of Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom 'Happy Days,' producing television shows including 'MacGyver,' directing films such as 'Memories of Me,' and appearing in films such as 'Scream,' 'The Waterboy,' and 'Little Nicky'
This Day in History for October 26 — Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1825: The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River (more info)
1881: Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday are involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 19 — John Lithgow and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Lithgow
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor and Author
Known For: Playing Dick Solomon on the NBC sitcom '3rd Rock from the Sun,' Oscar nominations for his roles in 'The World According to Garp' and 'Terms of Endearment,' winning a Tony Award for his performance in 'Sweet Smell of Success,' and writing several books of poetry and children'
FBI Foils Plot to Bomb Federal Reserve Building in New York
A man drove from Long Island, New York, into Lower Manhattan earlier today in a van he thought was filled with explosives. He parked the van close to the Federal Reserve building, just a few blocks from the World Trade Center, and planned to detonate it using a cell phone from a nearby hotel.
The explosives, however, were fake.