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The doors of the Sistine Chapel were sealed Wednesday as the papal conclave got underway. After three hours and fifteen minutes, black smoke billowed from the chimney above the chapel, signaling the cardinals had not yet selected a new pope. NBC News' Lester Holt reports from the Vatican. In recent weeks, flights at Newark Airport have been delayed four to fourteen hours. Today, the FAA announced they'll take action including leaning heavily on controller trainees who are certified in specific positions. The agency also warned it could take years to fix the issues. NBC News' Tom Costello reports. Former Memphis police officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were acquitted on all state charges following an eight-day trial, stemming from the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols. The former officers are expected to be sentenced this summer after they were convicted of lesser charges in their federal case. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports.  School officials say they are dealing with a disruption that happened in Butler Library. Just days ahead of finals, demonstrations flooded the main library. The school says protestors who would not provide identification and disperse could face possible arrest. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda reports. India and Pakistan are escalating their conflict. It comes after India struck Pakistani territory in retaliation for a terror attack. NBC News' Richard Engel reports.