NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, May 7, 2025
May 8, 2025
Black smoke rises from the Vatican as cardinals grapple with choosing a new pope, signaling the challenges ahead. In Memphis, three former police officers are acquitted in the Tyre Nichols case, igniting protests and emotional responses. Tensions flare at Columbia University amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while India and Pakistan face escalating military conflicts. The global stage remains tumultuous, with U.S.-China trade negotiations adding to the uncertainty. Meanwhile, economic implications of inflation and other pressing issues are also examined.
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Papal Conclave Process
- The papal conclave to elect a new pope is a complex, multi-day process involving multiple secret votes.
- Black smoke signals no pope elected yet; the faithful gather waiting to see white smoke announcing the new pontiff.
Tyre Nichols Case Verdict
- Three ex-Memphis police officers were acquitted on state charges in Tyre Nichols' death despite disturbing bodycam footage.
- The verdict contrasts with federal convictions, highlighting complexities of legal outcomes in police violence cases.
Columbia Protests Intensify
- Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University led to clashes with campus security amid tense political climate.
- The protests reflect growing student activism and government scrutiny over campus debates on Middle East issues.