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Pope Leo XIV Vows to Uphold Francis’s Legacy, Calls AI a Major Danger for Humanity
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Pope Leo signals he will closely follow Francis and says AI represents challenge for humanity | CNN
Pope Leo XIV indicated on Saturday that his papacy will follow closely in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, telling church cardinals that they should take up that “precious legacy” and identifyi...
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May 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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U.S. and China Open Dialogue as Trade War Tension Arise
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U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war
The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war that has frazzled financial markets.
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May 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Leo XIV Becomes First American Pope in May 8 Election
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May 8, 2025 Leo XIV elected as first American pope | CNN
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been selected as the next pope, the first American pontiff in history.
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May 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Vatican Prepares for a Conclave, a Once Powerful Italian Cardinal's Status Looms
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As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Unilateral 3-day Ceasefire Begins in Ukraine after Putin Accused of Violating Easter Truce
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Putin declares unilateral 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine after being accused of violating Easter truce
After being accused of violating the last short-term truce, President Vladimir Putin says Russia will halt its war in Ukraine for three days to mark 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Growing Majority States Trump Has Made the Economy Worse, Most Skeptical of Tariff Plans
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CNN Poll: A growing majority says Trump has made the economy worse, with most skeptical of his tariff plans | CNN Politics
A 59% majority of the public now says President Donald Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions in the country, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, up from 51% in March and on par...
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April 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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“Transparency, openness, and honestly is critical. Give a plan or course of action and follow tangible information. Without direction, people won't know what to do, how to help, or where to go. Information has to calm the unknown, your words matter.” - Jake Heflin #csulbsoc
April 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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“Trust but verify. You have all the information, what you share has to be reliable and can be backed up” - Jake Heflin #csulbsoc
April 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Myanmar Authorities Crack Down on TikTok Astrologer Over 'Fake News' Earthquake Prediction
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TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting another powerful earthquake in Myanmar, spreading panic
John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a "very strong" quake would hit "every city in Myanmar."
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April 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Trump Urges Putin to Halt Assault Amid Ukraine’s Worst Strike in Months
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'Vladimir, STOP!' says Trump as Putin launches worst attack on Ukraine in months
For Ukraine and its supporters, the attacks symbolized the hypocrisy of Russia’s position. The U.S. president described the bombardment as "not necessary" and "very bad timing."
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April 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Pope Francis’ Physician Confirms Peaceful Passing at Home
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Pope Francis' doctor says pontiff died 'without suffering, at home'
Pope Francis’ doctor has recounted the pope's last moments in a pair of Italian newspaper interviews. Dr.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Trump Cancels Plan to Double Tariffs on Canadian Metals After Electricity Price Increases
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Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals, after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes
President Donald Trump says he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada.
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March 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Southwest Airlines Begin Charging for Checked Bags
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At Southwest Airlines, checked bags will no longer fly for free
Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which built years of advertising campaigns around its policy of letting passenge...
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March 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Trump Announces Arrest of Palestinian Activist; Promises more Actions to Follow
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Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia protests is first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
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March 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Democrats Seek Court Blockage Against Trump's Executive Order to Control Federal Election Commission
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Democrats ask judge to block Trump executive order giving him more control over FEC
In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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USAID Employees Instructed to Destroy Classified Documents
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USAID employees told to burn or shred classified documents
An organization representing foreign service workers said it was "alarmed" by the directive because there could be documents "relevant to ongoing litigation."
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March 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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U.S. to Resume Security Aid for Ukraine
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U.S. to restart intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine "expressed readiness to accept" an immediate 30-day ceasefire after key talks with American officials in Saudi Arabia.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Education Department Plans to Reduce 50% of Employees
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Education Department to cut about 50% of workforce | CNN Politics
The US Education Department will start sweeping layoffs beginning Tuesday evening, three sources familiar with the plan tell CNN, as President Donald Trump has proposed eliminated the agency altogethe...
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March 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Trump Administration Dismantles USAID's Humanitarian Office, Contradicting Preservation Promises
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Trump administration guts USAID's humanitarian office, despite pledge to preserve its work
Dozens of officials in USAID's humanitarian aid bureau have received termination notices, despite prior assurances that its humanitarian services would be preserved.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Palestinians Face Hardships Rebuilding Gaza
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Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in the ruins of Gaza
Palestinians who returned to their homes in northern Gaza after the ceasefire began on Jan. 19 are still struggling to find shelter, food, water and other necessities.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Upside-Down Flag in Yosemite: Meaning and it's Controversy
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Why an upside-down American flag was hung in Yosemite National Park | CNN
The flag was reportedly hung over the side of El Capitan as a sign of protest by Yosemite employees concerned about the recent downsizing carried out as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting...
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February 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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‘It Feels Like Cruelty’: The Harsh Reality of How Many Federal Workers Were Let Go
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“I feel like cruelty is the point” – for many newly fired federal workers, the way they were let go made things much worse | CNN Politics
As federal workers get fired by the thousands, the news has sometimes come in unceremonious, callous ways.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Trump Admits Inflation is back, Points Finger the at Biden
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Trump acknowledges ‘inflation is back’ but blames Biden | CNN Business
President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity that aired Tuesday night, acknowledged that inflation is on the rise again – bucking his campaign promise to lower prices immediatel...
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February 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Trump Endorses House GOP Budget Plan, Criticizes Senate Proposal
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Trump endorses House GOP budget strategy and takes a swipe at Graham's Senate plan
Trump's latest comments throw a wrench into the Senate's ongoing effort to pass a budget resolution this week, one day after Republicans voted to move it forward.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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ACLU Cautions DOGE’s Unrestricted Access May Breech Federal Las
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ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.
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February 10, 2025 at 6:19 AM