Smoke from Sistine Chapel signals no pope yet
In Vatican City cardinals failed on the first ballot to elect the 266th pope as black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney in St. Peter's Square. Thousands waited in rain as cardinals took oaths and prepared for another day of voting after Benedict XVI's resignation.
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Grassley opposes expanded background checks in gun bill
A Senate Judiciary panel advanced a broad background check measure, but Senator Grassley challenged its provisions saying they could lead to confiscation. He urged concerns over lost or stolen gun reporting and family transfers, while Schumer defended the Brady law and rights of gun owners.
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USDA to furlough inspectors in summer
The USDA will furlough 6200 meat inspectors for 11 days starting in July to reduce costs amid automatic budget cuts. Vilsack said the plan aims to minimize plant disruption, but the move could threaten processing lines and exports. Iowa officials urged flexibility to lessen impact.
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