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Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent 'long periods' off noninvasive ventilator

Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent 'long periods' off noninvasive ventilator

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in stable condition Saturday a day after a respiratory crisis during his battle with double pneumonia, the Vatican said.
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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations.
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Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth

Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth

SEATTLE (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to pull federal funding from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth will remain blocked on a long-term basis under a federal judge's ruling in Seattle late Friday. U.S.
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Kurdish militants declare a ceasefire in a 40-year insurgency in Turkey

Kurdish militants declare a ceasefire in a 40-year insurgency in Turkey

ISTANBUL (AP) — Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday in what could mark a significant boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, two days after their imprisoned leader called for
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Federal workers start to get a new email demanding their accomplishments

Federal workers start to get a new email demanding their accomplishments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal employees are starting to receive another email requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments, a renewed attempt by President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to demand answers from the government
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USA Swimming says Delaware AD Chrissi Rawak will not assume role as CEO and president

USA Swimming says Delaware AD Chrissi Rawak will not assume role as CEO and president

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
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Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup

Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” Friday in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have move
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Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup

Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” Friday in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal with the U.S.
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Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and now requires assisted ventilation, Vatican says

Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and now requires assisted ventilation, Vatican says

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying an alarming setback in his two-week long battle against double pn
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Iowa's governor signs a bill removing gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code

Iowa's governor signs a bill removing gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa became the first U.S. state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code on Friday when Gov.
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