Upon arriving in the U.S., Pope Benedict XVI expressed personal remorse about sexual abuse allegations plaguing the Catholic Church. The pontiff did not choose to touch on the subject of homosexuality, instead he chose to speak out against pedophilia.
Pope Benedict will be in the U.S. until April 20.
The U.N. nuclear monitoring agency announces what it calls a “milestone” agreement with Iran that aims to provide answers about allegations that Tehran tried to develop nuclear weapons. Tehran has denied ever trying to make nuclear weapons and has rejected the evidence as fake. However, any agreement by Iran to at least further discuss the allegations is a positive sign for U.N. officials.
With a number of European nations including Germany, France and Great Britain considering not attending the the opening of the Olympic Games on Aug. 8, a top Bush adviser is criticizing the decision.
The Dolphins avoid a possible holdout by agreeing to a contract with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long. Long’s contract will make him the highest-paid lineman in the NFL.
Showing a lighter side on popular TV has become a necessity for successful politicians.
A new online calculator has been developed to determine the likely outcome of premature births. The new method factors in traits like birth weight and sex and generating statistics on chances of the baby’s survival and the likelihood of disabilities.
Italy’s major electricity producer is converting it’s power plant to the dirtiest fuel on earth, coal. Other parts of Europe are planning to follow in Italy’s footsteps, putting coal-fired plants into operation.
Lee Kun-hee, Samsung Group’s chairman, indicted on tax evasion charges, steps down after 20 years of leadership. Lee held onto his title through the company’s continuous corruption scandals and even a conviction on bribery charges in the 1990s. If convicted, Lee could face up to life in prison.