In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing ...

During the 2013 conclave that led to the election of Pope Francis, the black smoke was produced using a mixture of potassium perchlorate, anthracene (a component of coal tar) and sulfur.

Crews say the fire is 53% contained after a successful day of firefighting ... As of Monday night, fire and smoke were no longer visible from the street in Jim Thorpe. "Sunday, all day it ...

It must begin no more than 20 days after the death ... anthracene (a component of coal tar), and sulfur to produce black smoke. But if there is a winner, the burning ballots are mixed with ...