- A member of a South African research team at an isolated Antarctica base was put under psychological evaluation there after he allegedly assaulted a colleague, according to government officials. NBC News’ Kathy Park has the details.
- Pope Francis is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital on Sunday, his doctors at Gemelli Hospital said. Francis, 88, was hospitalized for bronchitis on Feb. 14 and remained under care for more than five weeks. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga reports from the Vatican.
- Heathrow is open and “fully operational” after a massive fire at a nearby electrical substation shut down the airport and triggered chaos across global air travel, leaving a quarter of a million passengers stranded. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest.
- by Matt LavietesPope Francis is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital on Sunday, his doctors at Gemelli Hospital said.
- by The Associated PressBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The State Department has banned former Argentine President Cristina Fernández from entering the United States, accusing her of involvement in “significant corruption” while in office.
- by The Associated PressROME — Pope Francis is recovering well from pneumonia and a “new stage” in his pontificate is opening, two of his closest advisers said Friday, offering notes of optimism as the 88-year-old pontiff hit the five-week mark in his hospitalization.