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Cardinal Robert Prevost named Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost named Pope Leo XIV

White smoke seen, signalling decision made
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New Oregon law could force Google and Facebook to pay for news — or pull it

New Oregon law could force Google and Facebook to pay for news — or pull it

The bill is modelled after similar efforts in Canada, Australia and California
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Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday. From the Vatican, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said the Bishop of Rome died at 7:55 a.m. local time.
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Deportation flights from the US to Colombia resume following showdown that almost led to a trade war

Deportation flights from the US to Colombia resume following showdown that almost led to a trade war

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Trump names Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy in new administration

Trump names Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy in new administration

Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s 1st term and a central figure in many of his policy decisions
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Afghanistan attends UN climate talks for 1st time since Taliban’s return to power

Afghanistan attends UN climate talks for 1st time since Taliban’s return to power

Matuil Haq Khalis said Afghanistan is among the worst affected nations by climate change
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Drugged and raped, Gisèle Pélicot has become France’s symbol of fight against sexual violence

Drugged and raped, Gisèle Pélicot has become France’s symbol of fight against sexual violence

Next week, Gisèle Pélicot will have to brave another mountain
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Man charged in assault on Pittsburgh Jewish students now accused in earlier attack

Man charged in assault on Pittsburgh Jewish students now accused in earlier attack

Jarrett Buba, 52, was charged earlier with felony aggravated assault in the Aug. 30 attack
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NASA not using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company’s problems

NASA not using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company’s problems

Boeing has seen its reputation battered since two 737 Max airliners crashed in 2018 and 2019
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Islamic State group claims responsibility for fatal knife attack in Germany

Islamic State group claims responsibility for fatal knife attack in Germany

The group said the attacker targeted Christians
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