Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Thousands March In Russia To Protest Involvement In Ukraine
A peace march in central Moscow on Sunday drew more than 25,000 protesters, objecting to the Russian government's actions in Ukraine.
Brazil And Croatia Open World Cup Play On The Pitch
Brazil and Croatia face off in the first game of the 2014 World Cup. Organizers hope the start of the tournament directs attention back on the field and away from the problems in preparation.
Former BP CEO: 'Glass Closet' Still Holds Many Gay Workers Back
There's a presumption in the business world that everyone's straight, says John Browne, who hid his homosexuality for years. In his new book, he says it's time for a change in corporate culture.
Are 'Color Revolutions' A New Front In U.S.-Russia Tensions?
Moscow has been talking lately about "color revolutions" as a new form of warfare employed by the West. The name comes from the Orange and Rose Revolutions in Ukraine and Georgia, respectively, but it's now being applied to popular rebellions such as those in Egypt and Syria. While Russia accuses the West of this kind of subversion, it seems to be following the same playbook in eastern Ukraine.
As Militants Sweep South Across Iraq, A View From The North
A shift in power is underway in Iraq, where the jihadi group ISIS has captured several cities in a recent offensive. Jane Arraf is a reporter for Al Jazeera America, and she comments on the violence.
Once A GOP Pillar, Chamber Of Commerce Is Now A Lightning Rod
The Chamber of Commerce says it tried to help Eric Cantor in his primary campaign, but Cantor refused the offer.