Resident Fifer Donald Francisco leads children in the pledge of allegiance on Tuesday at George Washington’s Mount Vernon to commemorate Veterans Day in Mt. Vernon, Va. The Associated Press

Nation

Maryland

US Catholic bishops elect new president

BALTIMORE — U.S. Catholic bishops have elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president, choosing a conservative culture warrior to lead during President Donald Trump’s second term. The vote Tuesday serves as a barometer for the bishops’ priorities.

In choosing Coakley, the bishops are doubling down on their conservative bent, even as they push for more humane immigration policies from the Trump administration. Coakley was seen as a strong contender for the top post, having already been elected in 2022 to serve as secretary, the No. 3 conference official. In three rounds of voting, he edged out centrist candidate Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas.

World

India

Car being investigated under anti-terror law

NEW DELHI — Indian police say they are investigating a deadly car explosion in New Delhi under an anti-terrorism law. They have not determined the cause of the blast near the historic Red Fort late Monday that killed at least eight people. Investigating the case under India’s main anti-terrorism law allows broader powers to detain suspects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting Bhutan, says investigators would uncover the conspiracy and those responsible will be brought to justice.

Canada

Top G7 diplomats meet as trade tensions rise

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand says “the relationship has to continue across a range of issues.”