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America's Prevost is chosen as pope
Robert Francis Prevost's chosen papal name is Leo XIV, the Vatican announced. He's the first American pope.
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Pope Leo XIV makes first appearance
Pope Leo XIV makes first appearance

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Catholic Americans rejoice for Pope Leo XIV

Boisterous chants of "USA" erupted throughout Vatican City after the announcement of Pope Leo.

New pope's social media posts offer some insight into his politics

Image: Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost

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A nun prays on St Peter's Square ahead of the conclave

Nuns from across the world gather on Vatican streets to witness history

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Trump's acting FEMA head fired

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Trump plans to appoint Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as D.C.'s top federal prosecutor

Pirro pushed conspiracy theories about voting after the 2020 election.

Trump elevates Marco Rubio as a potential successor — and as a 2028 rival to Vance

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Trump operation against Houthis cost more than $1 billion

Trump announced a ceasefire between the U.S. and the militant group, but there are still questions about what the expensive strikes achieved.
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Trump operation against Houthis cost more than $1 billion

Trump announced a ceasefire between the U.S. and the militant group, but there are still questions about what the expensive strikes achieved.
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FAA announces new air traffic control system in hopes of taming busy skies

The changes come as the government faces pressure to address traveler concerns in the wake of fatal crashes, delays and air traffic control shortages.

FAA announces new air traffic control system in hopes of taming busy skies

The changes come as the government faces pressure to address traveler concerns in the wake of fatal crashes, delays and air traffic control shortages.
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Department of Transportation to overhaul nation's aging air traffic control system
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New video shows car resembling Bryan Kohberger's driving around the time of Idaho student murders

The footage obtained by "Dateline" offers another angle into the turbulent events at the time prosecutors believe the students were murdered.
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New video shows car resembling Bryan Kohberger's driving around the time of Idaho student murders

The footage obtained by "Dateline" offers another angle into the turbulent events at the time prosecutors believe the students were murdered.
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Former student opens up for first time about interaction with Bryan Kohberger
Former student opens up for first time about interaction with Bryan Kohberger

The 'R-word,' embraced by Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, inches back into the mainstream

Once relegated to the cultural dustbin, the slur has made a resurgence as its use is increasingly normalized by some online figureheads.

The 'R-word,' embraced by Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, inches back into the mainstream

Once relegated to the cultural dustbin, the slur has made a resurgence as its use is increasingly normalized by some online figureheads.
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A recent study found increased seismicity and swelling at Axial Seamount, suggesting an eruption could occur sometime this year.

An underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon may be about to erupt

A recent study found increased seismicity and swelling at Axial Seamount, suggesting an eruption could occur sometime this year.
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