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Wall Street optimism, convicted Cardinal’s ask, US fertility rates & more Apr 23, 2025

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Investors are seeing some positive signs from the Trump administration on trade. The prominent role Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife holds at the Pentagon is drawing scrutiny. A convicted Cardinal argues he should be part of the upcoming papal conclave. We’ll tell you how many babies were born in 2024 and what the US wants to do about it. Plus, a woman forgives her brother’s killer.

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Vance’s Ukraine ultimatum, New Jersey wildfire, Sarah Palin lawsuit & more Apr 23, 2025

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Vice President JD Vance has warned that the US may abandon negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. St. Peter’s Basilica is now open for mourners to pay their respects to Pope Francis. We give the latest on the New Jersey wildfire. The EU has slapped huge fines on American big tech companies. Plus, Sarah Palin has lost her defamation lawsuit with the New York Times.

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Pope Francis lies in state, Trump tariff U-turn, Tesla profits plunge & more Apr 23, 2025

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Mourners are paying their respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state before his funeral on Saturday. President Donald Trump has suggested he will reduce steep tariffs on Chinese imports. Tesla’s profits for this quarter have plummeted. A gunman has opened fire at a popular tourist destination in the Himalayas. Plus, the so-called doomsday mum is convicted of another murder.

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Food dye removal, Pope Francis’ burial site, student loan warning & more Apr 22, 2025

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Secretary Marco Rubio unveiled the first stage of a major US State Department overhaul. Several artificial dyes are being phased out of the nation’s food supply. A group of Venezuelan migrants say the Trump administration is not complying with the Supreme Court’s order. We'll tell you where Pope Francis will be buried. Plus, the White House has a message for borrowers whose federal student loans are in default.

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Stocks rebound, SCOTUS religious case, ‘magic mushrooms’ use & more Apr 22, 2025

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A Wall Street rally builds steam after some welcome news from the US treasury secretary. The late Pope Francis shared some parting words about death in a new text set to be released this week. More than 100 college and university leaders are responding to the Trump administration's pressure campaign on higher education. The Supreme Court is hearing one of the most significant religious appeals in years. And, researchers are highlighting a troubling trend about the unsupervised use of psychedelics in the US.

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Pope’s final words, Karen Read retrial, Earth Day & more Apr 22, 2025

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The IMF warns global economies are in for a major slowdown. Vatican media shares what some of Pope Francis’ final words were. Opening statements begin in Karen Read’s second murder trial in Boston. A new report reveals US teens’ outlook on social media is getting worse. Plus, one small thing you can do to help reduce your role in the climate crisis.

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Conclave details, Tesla earnings report, US-India trade deal & more Apr 22, 2025

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Cardinals across the world are arriving in Rome and will soon form the conclave to decide the next pope. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under pressure after reports he shared military plans with family members in another group chat. We’ll tell you what’s on the cards when Tesla releases its earnings report today. JD Vance has had positive trade talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, a top security official has had a bag stolen.

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Pope funeral details, Russia-Ukraine direct talks, Walgreens DOJ settlement & more Apr 22, 2025

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The Vatican has released details for Pope Francis’ funeral. Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with Ukraine. We’ll tell you why Walgreens reached a $350 million settlement with the DOJ. Mahmood Khalil was barred from attending the birth of his first child yesterday. Plus, a former NFL hall of famer has been accused of sexual assault.

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Pope Francis’ funeral rites, Harvard sues Trump administration, WH Easter Egg Roll & more Apr 21, 2025

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The Vatican marks the beginning of the mourning period for the death of Pope Francis. We’re hearing from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the new fallout from his second Signal chat controversy. Another Delta plane incident is under investigation. We have new developments on the Trump administration’s escalating fight with Harvard University. Plus, this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll broke with tradition.

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Pope Francis cause of death, stocks tumble, cancer deaths fall & more Apr 21, 2025

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The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' cause of death. Wall Street is on edge over Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve chairman. We’ll tell you why the DOJ is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court today. A new report sheds light on cancer rates in the US. Plus, a college basketball star is headed for the NBA.

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