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With pope in hospital, Vatican breaks century-old taboos to discuss his health

For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope’s health. As leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, the pope is a revered spiritual figure. Talking about his earthly health was profane.
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Anxious Prayers as Pope Francis Lingers in Critical Condition

Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
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U.N. vote on Russia-Ukraine war and Lester Holt leaving ‘Nightly News’: Morning Rundown

Plus, some Republican lawmakers said they plan to ask for more information about DOGE’s moves, and more compassion from Elon Musk after hearing from angry constituents.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin offers to sell US minerals from occupied Ukraine

The US and Ukraine are negotiating a separate deal involving rare earth metals
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Skeptical judges may make the Trump administration explain what it’s doing behind the scenes

The Trump administration may soon be forced to answer central questions about its Department of Government Efficiency and about major other actions by government agencies that are now being challenged in court, as the quick-moving legal proceedings head to the next phase.
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10 Great TV Mysteries That Were Deliberately Left Unanswered

TV shows often deliberately choose to leave some questions unanswered despite knowing that audiences will go into a frenzy trying to work them out.
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Pope Francis paves the way for new saints

Pope Francis authorizes the promulgation of various decrees for the Causes of Saints, advancing the causes of canonization for US military chaplain Fr …
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Musk gives federal workers “another chance”‘ to justify their jobs

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Warren Davidson is the latest Republican to oppose the house budget

He joins at least three other Republicans who are leaning against Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan. Still others are undecided.
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‘Furious and looking for action’: DOGE is turning into a Democratic candidate recruitment tool

More than 2,000 people reached out to an organization that recruits people to run for office in the last week.