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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
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
“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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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