SF Archbishop, Newsom, Pelosi react to first American pope

"An American Pope, I never thought I would see that. Certainly not in our lifetime, but it's a sign of hope for everyone," Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco said.

Trump to name Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC's top federal prosecutor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.

Bill Gates announces plans for his $107B fortune

The billionaire and philanthropist recently detailed a plan for his fortune, and here's what we know.

Biden critical of Trump's pressure on Ukraine in 1st post-presidential interview

Former President Joe Biden also said it was a “difficult decision” to leave the U.S. presidential race in 2024 four months from Election Day to allow former Vice President Kamala Harris to challenge Trump.

Mayor-elect Barbara Lee shares priorities in 1st sit-down since winning special election

Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee said she’s ready for the next chapter of her political career. In her first sit-down since she won a special election, Lee said she’s encouraged and excited about tackling challenges with the community.

Full interview: Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee on public safety priorities
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In her first sit-down interview since winning the Oakland mayoral election, Mayor-elect Barbara Lee speaks with KTVU political reporter and anchor Greg Lee to discuss her public safety plan.

Curry leaves Warriors' series opener vs. Wolves in 2nd quarter with strained hamstring

Golden State star Stephen Curry exited in the second quarter of the second-round series opener at Minnesota with a strained left hamstring, and the Warriors said he would not return to the game on Tuesday night.

Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’

Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.

Oakland's proposed budget makes cuts, but not at public safety's expense

Oakland's interim mayor says his plans for balancing the city's budget include a focus on reducing spending while improving public safety.

Trump calls for notorious Alcatraz prison to be reopened

President Donald Trump on Sunday called for San Francisco's infamous Alcatraz prison to be reopened to house America's most "ruthless and violent offenders."

'I don't know,' Trump says when asked if people deserve due process

President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.

Trump's AI image of himself as pope draws criticism ahead of conclave

President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.

3.81-carat diamond found in Arkansas State Park by Minnesota man

One amateur diamond hunter from Minnesota says his hobby is paying off in big ways after he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond on the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park early last week.

Most Americans say it's Trump, not judges, overstepping power

A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts.