Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Type of Prostate CancerFormer President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, his office said in a statement on Sunday.

“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” his office stated. “On [May 16], he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”

The former president’s family is “reviewing treatment options,” Biden’s office said. The statement did not provide further details on Biden’s prognosis, although metastasis often occurs in late-stage cancers and can be particularly dangerous in the elderly. At 82 years old, Biden is the oldest person to have occupied the Oval Office. On May 13, a spokesperson announced that a “small nodule” had been found on Biden’s prostate that necessitated further evaluation. (More)

Federal Officials Start Investigation Into Mexican Tall Ship That Hit Brooklyn BridgeFederal officials confirmed on May 18 that they are sending a team to investigate the deadly Mexican Navy tall ship crash at the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night.

The Cuauhtémoc was visiting New York City on a global goodwill tour when the accident occurred. Video footage of the incident shows that the ship was moving steadily toward the bridge before all three of its masts hit it and snapped as the vessel continued to move forward with no signs of slowing.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on May 17 that the 140-year-old bridge and national landmark “sustained no damage” during the incident “and is now open to the public.” In a later update, Adams wrote that the Cuauhtémoc had “lost power” before the crash and that 19 were injured, including two who are in critical condition. Two people died from their injuries, he said. It’s not clear why the ship lost power. Decorative lights on the ship were still on at the time of the crash. (More)

Pope Leo Vows to Unify Divided Catholic ChurchOn the first day of his reign as pontiff Pope Leo XIV appealed to conservatives who felt disillusioned by his predecessor and vowed to unify the church while preserving its history. During an outdoor mass on Sunday, and following his first ride in the popemobile as tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Roman Catholic Church formally installed him as the 267th pontiff and sovereign monarch of Vatican City.

“Brothers and sisters, I would like that our first great desire be for a united Church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world,” Leo said.

Born Robert Prevost, the pope was relatively unknown before he was elected on May 8 following a conclave that was over within 24 hours. He had become a cardinal only two years prior. His predecessor, Francis, was from Argentina and died on April 21, following 12 years of leading the Catholic Church. During his reign, Francis advocated for the poor and marginalized and often faced criticism from traditionalists and conservatives. (More)