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Pope Leo the first pontiff in decades to carry the cross for full Good Friday procession
Leo's predecessors were too weak or elderly to carry the cross for 14 Stations of the Cross, symbolizing the final hours of Jesus' life
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Two Southern California brush fires prompt evacuation amid Santa Ana winds
The Springs Fire in Riverside County is the largest blaze so far, spreading across 3,500 acres as of publishing time and is just 5% contained. The fire prompted evacuations in Lake Perris and Moreno Valley.
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In race for California treasurer, one candidate has plan to keep state tax dollars from ICE
State Sen. Anna Caballero, D-Merced County, announced a plan in recent weeks to keep California taxpayers' money from supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the state.
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Active shooter incident sees Baltimore police officer, suspect shot
The officer was hospitalized. The suspect's condition is unclear.
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Wyoming governor signs state abortion law despite warning it could face legal challenges
The new state law makes Wyoming the fifth state to bar abortions after cardiac activity is detected, joining Florida, Georgia, Iowa and South Carolina.
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Former DC police officer arrested in connection with allegation of sexual assault
The former officer, Timothy Valentin, worked for the city's Metropolitan Police Department.
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National Park Service announces return of Independence Day fireworks to Mount Rushmore
"We look forward to celebrating at the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial!" South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden said
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Florida woman arrested in shooting of Rihanna's home with AR-15-style weapon: report
Ivanna Ortiz is being held on $10.2 million bail after being arrested
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US economic freedom reverses decline, has biggest annual increase in 25 years: Heritage Foundation
The U.S. economic freedom score increased by 2.6 points from last year to 72.8, ranking 22nd among the more than 176 countries that had completed scores in the index
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Suspect arrested after shots fired into Beverly Hills mansion owned by pop star Rihanna
The Los Angeles Times reported the suspect was a 30-year-old woman who fired shots from a car outside the home, and at least one round penetrated a wall of the mansion.
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Price of oil tops $100 per barrel for first time since 2022 as war in Iran continues
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted on Sunday the rising oil prices would be temporary.
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'Kangaroo court' tribunal fines school board member $750,000 for opposing gender ideology
Human Rights Tribunal orders Barry Neufeld to pay LGBTQ-identified educators for "injury to their dignity, feelings, and self-respect," prompting petition by would-be Conservative leader. Gender-critical nurse kicked out of her union.
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Democratic Arizona governor vetoes bill to create Charlie Kirk memorial license plate
Kirk was killed on Sept. 10, 2025 while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.