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Luigi Mangione's case marks a shift in politics of the death penalty in the U.S.

Over the last half-century, the political leanings of the Supreme Court, Congress, and the presidency contributed to dramatically different approaches to the federal death penalty.
- Kristin Wright
Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.
- Andrea Hsu
What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place

Pope Francis will be buried in St. Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's Basilica, in a break with tradition.
- Ruth Sherlock
How Trump's immigration policies could impact the horse racing industry

The horse-racing industry is dependent on workers on temporary H-2B visas.
Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers

Makers of our food and home essentials, including Pepsi and Procter & Gamble, are cutting their financial forecasts for the year and predicting lower sales or profits than before.
- Alina Selyukh
Ward and Hunter are the top two NFL Draft picks, but Deion Sanders' son is still waiting

Cam Ward went from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and the Jacksonville Jaguars paid a ton use Cleveland's pick on Travis Hunter at No. 2. Colorado star Shedeur Sanders wasn't taken in the first round.
- The Associated Press
How to watch Pope Francis's funeral, and what to expect

Pope Francis's funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.
- Rachel Treisman
Casual Friday with Danielle Marie Holland and Chase Hutchinson

This week… In a shocking twist, Pike Place will be free of most car traffic until the end of summer. Corporate sponsors are hesitating to give money to Seattle Pride. And the Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 40th year of selling… compost that comes from its animals. Author Danielle Marie Holland and local film critic Chase Hutchison are here to break down the week.
- Patricia Murphy
New analysis casts doubt on 'biosignatures' found on planet K2-18b

Researchers using data from the James Webb Space Telescope recently announced they had detected biosignature gases on planet K2-18b. A new analysis of the same data casts doubt on the earlier findings
- Nell Greenfieldboyce
Damage from gut bacteria may play a role in the rise in colon cancer in young adults

Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.
- Will Stone

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