Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe {suh-LAO-choh-way} about his new album Hymns of Bantu, which highlights the healing power of song across cultures. Album drops 2/21

The Trump administration’s decision to fire over 6,000 I.R.S. workers will make the government less effective and less efficient, not more.

EU agrees new sanctions on Russia, marks support for Ukraine  Reuters

A Republican who left the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day is expected to launch his bid for Ohio governor

‘One my favorite museums’: Lucy Dacus practices new songs during intimate concert at S.F. institution  San Francisco Chronicle

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Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected  NBC Los Angeles

Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown expressed his gratitude for his military career days after President Trump relieved him from his position as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Macron and Starmer Head to Washington to Lobby for Ukraine Help  Bloomberg

"The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the Vatican press office said in a short statement.

A search is underway for a missing person in the water near the coast of New York after a boat capsized with six people on it, leaving three dead and two hospitalized.

As San Francisco Unified School District evaluates number of layoffs needed, pre-K enrollment increases  ABC7 Bay Area

Westfield Washington Historical Society learns tools of the trade from local furnituremaker  Hamilton County Reporter

Vigil held in San Francisco for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Washington uses dominant third quarter to cruise past Nebraska 83-62  Dailyuw

Mystics trade Ariel Atkins, cutting the last tie to their 2019 title team  The Washington Post

Washington County Executive Talks Efforts To Streamline Government  Daily Dodge

The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his adversaries.

The trial comes as French activists are pushing to lift taboos that surround sexual abuse. The most prominent case was that of Gisèle Pélicot, who was raped by her now ex-husband and dozens of others.

May, Gonsolin, Hope, Feduccia, & ABS — Takeaways from the Los Angeles Dodgers' 1st Weekend of Spring  13newsnow.com WVEC

DOL Appeal Of Decision Invalidating 2024 Overtime Rule Likely On Last Legs  Mondaq News Alerts

Washington Panthers Wrestling is coming home with an impressive four State Titles  25 News Now

Column | Asking Eric: Husband keeps kicking wife out of their house  The Washington Post

Los Angeles faith leaders react to news as Pope Francis remains in critical condition  CBS News

Former Washington Mall site eyed for demolition and development  The Daily Times

SheBelieves Cup: Australia coach happy with improved effort despite loss to US  Sportstar

Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says.

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote  Al Jazeera English

Trump will meet French and UK leaders as uncertainty grows about US ties to Europe and Ukraine  The Associated Press

Column | Carolyn Hax: Previous homeowners drop by unannounced, expecting to see inside  The Washington Post

Hensen Captures Two Gold Medals at Centennial Swimming Championships  WashingtonCollegeSports.com

Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.

French, UK leaders rush to Washington at a historic turning point for the West  CNN

Cougars claw back: Jefferson upsets #9 Washington in rivalry rematch  Martinsburg Journal

‘He restored my faith in humanity’; Los Angeles man finds, returns stolen family photos  KTLA Los Angeles

Trump announces conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director  The Washington Post

Washington brothers clinch trip to state swim, set Panthers school record  CIProud.com

From cozy knits to sleek neutrals, the Celtics showed off unique pregame styles before Sunday’s victory. The post Celtics flaunt fashion runway flair before Sunday matinee win over Knicks appeared first on Boston.com.

Shorewomen Place Sixth at 2024 Centennial Conference Swimming Championships  WashingtonCollegeSports.com

Washington Mystics trade Ariel Atkins to Chicago Sky for No. 3 WNBA draft pick, per report  USA TODAY

NFL competition committee begins mulling possible tweaks to kickoff format  The Washington Post

Big Ten baseball standings, records: Washington should avoid late inning implosions  The Husky Haul

Concerns over possible homeless encampment in Centennial Park in Anchorage  Alaska's News Source

The U.S. Coast Guard shared footage from a weekend rescue after three overdue boaters were stranded off the coast of Florida when their boat capsized.

Actress Jane Fonda won the SAG lifetime achievement honor at the SAG Awards on Sunday night and used her speech to defend woke and encourage Hollywood to pursue an anti-Trump agenda. The post Jane Fonda Uses SAG Life Achievement Award Speech to Push Hollywood to Resist Trump: ‘Woke Means You Give a Damn About Other People’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Trump to eliminate 1,600 USAID jobs, place most of workforce on leave  The Washington Post

Political conference in DC interrupted by death threats against speakers critical of Trump  CNN

Paul VI and Gonzaga will battle in the WCAC boys’ title game again  The Washington Post

‘We can’t fight alone’: Bay Area Ukrainians have message for Trump on anniversary of Russia’s invasion  San Francisco Chronicle

President Donald Trump announced that Secret Service veteran Dan Bongino had been picked to serve as the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The post Trump Reveals Dan Bongino Picked to Be Deputy Director of FBI appeared first on Breitbart.

Wait is over for S.F. Ocean Beach’s huge stone sculptures, in the works for 8 years  San Francisco Chronicle

Several options for Commanders' efforts to improve the offensive line  WUSA9.com

Letter: Iñupiat demand say in development of Alaska’s oil and gas  Financial Times

Jane Fonda supplies SAG Awards with a moment of fiery political resistance  NBC Los Angeles

Illinois falls once again in Los Angeles losing 76 – 66 against No. 4 USC  IPM Newsroom

Sharon Durkan, a member of the Boston City Council, lambasted Trump administration Border Czar Tom Homan in a social media post over the weekend in defense of Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox.

San Francisco Giants Linked as Trade Suitor for NL Rival's Versatile Infielder  Sports Illustrated

Which Boeing 737 MAX 9 Routes Are San Francisco's Longest & Who Operates Them?  Simple Flying

President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.

Christian Democrats claim victory in German election; far right surges  The Washington Post

Jodie Foster, Jane Fonda and Ariana Grande shined on the red carpet at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards hosted at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Drayer: Donovan Solano arrives as veteran presence for Seattle Mariners  Seattle Sports

Drayer: Donovan Solano arrives as veteran presence for Mariners  Seattle Sports

Political science expert speaks on San Francisco mayor's first 6 weeks  CBS News

The Trump administration is putting USAID staffers on leave worldwide and firing at least 1,600  The Associated Press

New Zealand’s late heroics, United States and Ireland’s commanding wins mark FIH Women’s Nations Cup opening day  FIH

First passengers in overturned Delta flight sue, alleging negligence  The Washington Post

George Washington Men (5x) and Women (4x) Sweep Conference Titles at A-10 Championships  SwimSwam

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives won lackluster victory.

Huge stone sculptures, in the works for 8 years, finally installed around S.F.’s Ocean Beach  San Francisco Chronicle

Baseball 2025 Opens Season With Doubleheader Sweep of Aurora  WASHUBears

President Donald Trump announced Dan Bongino will serve as the next deputy director of the FBI. He said it was "great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice."

Washington Huskies basketball unable to overcome Iowa Hawkeyes’ stellar second half  The Husky Haul

United States women’s national soccer team beats Australia 2-1 in SheBelieves Cup  Chicago Tribune

Teens beat man on Los Angeles street in vicious attack caught on camera  ABC7 Los Angeles

Mission District business owners share crime concerns as other areas see improvements  CBS News

Business owners in Mission District share their crime concerns  CBS News

Investigation underway after man found shot to death in South Los Angeles  CBS News

Viral video shows group of bicyclists attacking man on West Los Angeles street  CBS News

SAG Awards Honor Los Angeles After Wildfires With Touching Tribute Video  Hollywood Reporter

The Los Angeles Wildfires Have Caused Billions in Real Estate Losses, Displaced Thousands  Westside Today

Alaska dad who stabbed daughter heard voice telling him to 'kill the devil' inside her  The Mirror US

Angelic gowns, ‘Zoolander’ suits, pleated skirts and more.

New Bern woman arrested after another woman found dead at Washington store  WAVY.com

Oldest mayor in the United States dies at 100 while serving second term in New Jersey  New York Post

Identified by police as Patriot Front, the white supremacist group was carrying flags and chanting about "white pride." The post White supremacist group marches in downtown Boston with ‘Reclaim America’ banner appeared first on Boston.com.

Innocent driver, two pedestrians hit during pursuit in Commerce  NBC Los Angeles

Exploring a potential trade out of pick No. 29 for the Commanders  WUSA9.com

See what film and television stars wore as they arrived for the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night.

“At the current rate, it will take years before all of the Plaintiffs have had their initial parole hearings," the complaint filed last week said. The post Prisoners eligible for parole under recent SJC ruling sue over delay in hearings appeared first on Boston.com.

The motion seeks to suppress all evidence obtained through these federal searches or grant a hearing to examine the government's conduct in obtaining the warrants.

NHL, Kings host ‘phenomenal’ charity game for L.A. wildfire first responders  NHL.com

NHL, Kings host ‘phenomenal’ charity game for Los Angeles wildfire first responders  NHL.com

SFD crews rescue 1 from W Seattle Hotel fire; incident under investigation  KOMO News

Motorcyclist dies in San Leandro after crash involving train  CBS News

Los Angeles Angels Spring Training Begins! Discussing Games 1 & 2: Kochanowicz, Detmers, & Prospects  FOX61 Hartford

MyLand Agriculture snags $4.8 million from Washington state to help farmers improve soil health  ImpactAlpha

Late inning struggles doom Washington Huskies baseball on road vs. Stanford Cardinal  The Husky Haul

Key US agencies tell staff not to answer Musk email on what they did last week  BBC.com