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New York has a new Archbishop. His background looks a lot like Pope Leo's

Like Pope Leo, Bishop Ronald Hicks is an Illinois native with deep experience in Latin America.

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President Trump's peace plan for Gaza hinges on international troops in Gaza, but Israel is skeptical and no country has yet agreed to send their soldiers.

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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

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A new 'Avatar,' a marital stand-up story and a gut-wrenching drama are in theaters

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Under Trump, 317,000 workers are out of the government. Here are 3 of their stories

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ICE is reopening shuttered prisons as detention centers. Many have a troubled past

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US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, a move that is sure to infuriate China.

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