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World Pays Tribute to Pope Francis
The Vatican said Francis, the first pope from Latin America, had died after a stroke, and revealed that his will requested a simple tomb in Rome.
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China Warns Countries Not to Team Up Against It to Gain Trump Tariff Reprieve
Curbing trade with China to curry favor with the United States would be “selfish and shortsighted,” the government said, promising to retaliate.
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What the Battered Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra Looks Like Now
During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments reduced to rubble.
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Israeli Minister Says Freeing Hostages Not ‘Most Important’ Aim of the War
The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.
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The Second Season of “Andor” Stands Tall
“Andor” opens its second season with a micro version of what it does so well: a scene of sharp intellect about becoming who you are when you stand up for what you believe in, before pivoting to a larger-than-life “Star Wars Action Sequence” that comes out of nowhere and unfolds unexpectedly. It’s a great ten-minute…
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RFK Jr. Plans to Phase Out 8 Commonly Used Food Dyes
The petroleum-based dyes are used in hundreds of thousands of items including cereals and sports drinks. More details are expected on Tuesday.
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U.S. Asks Judge to Break Up Google
The Justice Department said the best way to address the company’s monopoly in internet search was to force it to sell Chrome, among other measures.
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FTC Sues Uber Over Billing for Its Uber One Subscription Service
The suit is an indication that the commission’s close scrutiny of the tech industry will continue in the Trump administration.
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As Election Nears, Canadians Confront News Void on Facebook and Instagram
Hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing pages such as Canada Proud is thriving on Facebook as the election nears.
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Mike Wood, Whose LeapFrog Toys Taught a Generation, Dies at 72
His LeapPad tablets, which helped children read, found their way into tens of millions of homes beginning in 1999.