Trending news stories for May 8
1. American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV
2. Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton after poor start to season
3. Trump withdraws Ed Martin's nomination for D.C. U.S. Attorney after backlash
4. FEMA's acting administrator replaced after congressional testimony
5. India and Pakistan exchange attacks, raising fears of war between nuclear powers
American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV
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New York Daily News - Trump Congratulates PopeChicago Tribune - Prevost: Pride of St. Mary'sAP News - Chicago Celebrates New PopeBaltimore Sun - Pope Leo XIV vs Trump OnlineAP News - Pope Leo XIV, First US Pontiff
Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton after poor start to season
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Shelton Fired After 12-26 StartAP News - Pirates Fire Manager Derek SheltonUPI - Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton after 12-26 startBolavip - Pirates Move On From Derek Shelton, Begin New Chapter With Managerial Change
Trump withdraws Ed Martin's nomination for D.C. U.S. Attorney after backlash
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The Kansas City Star - Trump Withdraws Martin NominationCQ Roll Call - Trump Abandons US Atty PickNew York Daily News - Trump Eyes Pirro for DC ProsecutorAP News - Trump Names Pirro as ProsecutorAxios - Trump yanks Ed Martin's U.S. Attorney pick after backlash to Jan. 6 comments
FEMA's acting administrator replaced after congressional testimony
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AP News - FEMA Head Replaced After TestimonyCQ Roll Call - GOP Questions Trump FEMA PlanNational Public Radio - FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimonyNBC News - Trump's acting FEMA head firedUPI - FEMA looking for new leader after acting administrator fired
India and Pakistan exchange attacks, raising fears of war between nuclear powers
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National Public Radio - India and Pakistan trade attacks amid risk of war between nuclear statesBusiness Insider - India says it targeted Pakistan's air defenses, as conflict heats upBusiness Insider - India and Pakistan are fighting with a mixed bag of foreign-made fighter jets. The aircraft kills are being counted.National Public Radio - Not taking India-Pakistan escalation seriously a 'huge risk,' warns conflict expert
