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New pope, Leo XIV, in early days a papacy, appears to be winning over church's wary traditionalists
Church insiders think Pope Leo XIV's biggest test could be on gender issue, on which he has yet to speak.
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U.S., China reach trade agreement; details coming Monday
“We will be giving details tomorrow, but I can tell you that the talks were productive,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Sunday afternoon statement released by the White House.
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New system developed to predict dangerous storms in Illinois
It's called Hazard Services, a modernization of the software framework used by the National Weather Service to issue watches, warnings and advisories. The software combines three legacy products into one system with the flexibility to message a variety of hazard types.
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Georgia Gov Kemp signs bill banning inmate transgender treatment at taxpayer expense
The state is facing two lawsuits from inmates over transgender treatments. "Taxpayer dollars should not be used for procedures like this," Kemp said before signing the bill.
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Father of Madison, Wisconsin, school shooter arrested on felony charges
Jeffrey Rupnow's daughter opened fire on Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, killing a teacher, a 14-year-old student, and herself, as well as injuring six others.
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Father Frank Pavone says next pope will likely be more traditional on gender, pro-life
Pavone said that Priests for Life is very familiar with Leo.
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FBI Director Patel waffles on administration’s proposed billion dollar budget cuts
FBI Director Kash Patel told lawmakers Wednesday that a White House proposal to cut the agency’s budget was $1 billion short – but then he walked the statement back on Thursday.
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Another article questioning Sen. Fetterman's behavior sheds light on mental health crisis
Defenders and detractors have raised the question as to whether his colleagues and the public are concerned about the senator’s health or whether it’s a convenient frame to view his surprising breaks with his own party.
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Bill Gates criticizes Musk for DOGE cuts: 'World’s richest man killing the world’s poorest children'
Gates, who also announced he would be winding his foundation down by 2045, said Musk's actions were made out of ignorance, and that the pace of the cuts could cause the resurgence of diseases like the measles, HIV and polio.
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New pontiff Leo XIV mirrors predecessor’s views on key issues, said to have more serene temperament
Habemus papam: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s election as Pope Leo XIV marks a new chapter in the Catholic papacy, which dates back to about 33 A.D.
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Ban of TikTok in schools clears North Carolina House
Social Media Literacy in Schools, known also as House Bill 959, was among the final bills passing on to the Senate before crossover day.
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Georgia senate race clarified on GOP side with Gov. Kemp out, Rep. Carter in
Other Republican candidates will likely enter the race. U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome, is mentioned as one who could enter a potentially crowded Republican primary race.
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Two Democrats launch bids for Connolly's seat
Connolly, who has held the seat since 2009, announced that he would not seek reelection, citing health concerns and a desire to continue serving his current term.
