As of this posting, there are at least four people are dead, two others injured, after two related shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk today. Click here for latest from YNN.

The biggest national news was the election of a new pope – Jorge Mario Bergoglio.

He is the first Pope to be selected from South America.

He took the name Francis, after Francis Assessi, a sign that he will be a reformer even though he wasn’t considered one before entering the conclave.

In a statement Cardinal Dolan said “the bishops of the United States thank God for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the inspired choice of the College of Cardinals.”

Among those in Vatican City today was former NBA star and controversial figure Dennis Rodman. He’s promoting an Irish betting website.

The Boy Scouts of America are sending surveys to members about homosexuality that include questions like is it okay for a gay scout to camp overnight with a straight scout.

President Obama met with House Speaker John Boehner today to talk about the budget.

Senator Chuck Schumer says the federal government will pick up the $1 billion tab for rebuilding beaches destroyed by superstorm Sandy.

Senator Gillibrand held a powerful hearing on sexual assault in the military.

Rick Santorum’s son wants to be president – of The Citadel.

The Iranian government is thinking about suing Hollywood over the film Argo.

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