When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also signal the direction a pontificate might take.

A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

Maryland has restricted use of the toxic fertilizer. A plan to send more to Virginia has sparked fears of contaminated farms and fisheries.

A growing number of reports about the island have been included in information circulated in the executive branch and Congress, officials said.