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Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital - The Washington Post
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Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital - The Washington Post

Pope Francis said previously that he might retire if facing extreme health issues. The Vatican reported that his condition is complicated but not critical.

The Washington PostAnthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli
Trump says Zelenskyy can 'come back when he is ready for Peace' after fiery White House exchange - Fox News
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Trump says Zelenskyy can 'come back when he is ready for Peace' after fiery White House exchange - Fox News

An effort to advance a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia came to a halt Friday after President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sparred in the Oval Office.

Fox NewsDiana Stancy
Devin Booker reportedly 'shocked' after Suns coach Mike Budenholzer asked him to talk less on the court - Yahoo Sports
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Devin Booker reportedly 'shocked' after Suns coach Mike Budenholzer asked him to talk less on the court - Yahoo Sports

Now we know why Booker was advocating for 'constant communication' on Thursday after a loss to the Pelicans.

Yahoo EntertainmentKari Anderson
DOGE cuts complicate government funding talks and raise shutdown fears - CNN
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DOGE cuts complicate government funding talks and raise shutdown fears - CNN

Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are struggling with a key question as they stare down a fast-approaching deadline to fund the government: How do they fund federal agencies that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to dismantle?

CNNLauren Fox, Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris
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Report: Bill Belichick, UNC to appear on offseason Hard Knocks - NBC Sports

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Shedeur Sanders’ decisive message to teams thinking of drafting him — including the Giants - New York Post
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Shedeur Sanders’ decisive message to teams thinking of drafting him — including the Giants - New York Post

Shedeur Sanders started and ended his 13-minute media period with the same word.

New York PostJustin Terranova
Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy clash at White House Ukraine meeting - CNBC
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Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy clash at White House Ukraine meeting - CNBC

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance argued with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of disrespect.

CNBCKevin Breuninger
What does the report into Israeli military failures on October 7 say? - Al Jazeera English
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What does the report into Israeli military failures on October 7 say? - Al Jazeera English

The report by the Israeli military has laid bare its ‘complete failure’ to prevent the Hamas-led incursion

Al Jazeera EnglishAl Jazeera Staff
Ukraine's Zelenskyy meeting Trump for pivotal US support - WXII12 Winston-Salem
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy meeting Trump for pivotal US support - WXII12 Winston-Salem

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s leader sought security guarantees as the U.S. tries to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

WXII12 Winston-Salem
Conservatives—From DeSantis To Ben Shapiro—Blast Arrival Of Andrew Tate, Allegedly Helped By Trump - Forbes
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Conservatives—From DeSantis To Ben Shapiro—Blast Arrival Of Andrew Tate, Allegedly Helped By Trump - Forbes

Trump has denied having any role in the Tate brothers’ release from Romania, though reports have emerged of White House officials lobbying on their behalf.

ForbesSara Dorn
Trump to order English as US official language - BBC.com
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Trump to order English as US official language - BBC.com

The United States has never had an official language since it was founded nearly 250 years ago.

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Bracketology: Houston is newest No. 1 seed with surging Michigan State making case to be on top line - CBS Sports
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Bracketology: Houston is newest No. 1 seed with surging Michigan State making case to be on top line - CBS Sports

The Cougars move up to the fourth No. 1 seed in Jerry Palm's bracket after Florida's loss to Georgia this week

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Oklahoma health experts monitor Texas measles outbreak, encourage vaccinations - news9.com KWTV
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Oklahoma health experts monitor Texas measles outbreak, encourage vaccinations - news9.com KWTV

Oklahoma's health officials are monitoring a measles outbreak from Texas, emphasizing vaccination for children and cautioning families about potential risks.

news9.com KWTVLacie Lowry
Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US - The Associated Press
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Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US - The Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States. That's according to the White House. The order will allow government agencies and organizations that receive federal fun…

Associated PressMichelle L. Price
NASA's brand-new Lunar Trailblazer probe suffers glitch on way to the moon - Space.com
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NASA's brand-new Lunar Trailblazer probe suffers glitch on way to the moon - Space.com

The probe launched just two days ago.

Space.comBrett Tingley
Trump officials fire 800 employees at weather forecasting and oceans agency - CNN
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Trump officials fire 800 employees at weather forecasting and oceans agency - CNN

The Trump administration has its government-shrinking sights set on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where around 800 employees have been tapped for termination, according to two sources close to the agency.

CNNElla Nilsen, Tami Luhby
Report: Rams, Matthew Stafford are meeting on Friday - NBC Sports
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Report: Rams, Matthew Stafford are meeting on Friday - NBC Sports

Stafford has spoken to the Giants and Raiders about a possible move this offseason.

NBCSports.comJosh Alper
US judge says mass firings of some federal workers likely illegal - BBC.com
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US judge says mass firings of some federal workers likely illegal - BBC.com

Thousands of workers have been fired by the Trump administration as part of its effort to slash the federal workforce.

BBC News
Austin leaders provide updates on measles in Texas, urge vaccinations amid outbreak - KXAN.com
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Austin leaders provide updates on measles in Texas, urge vaccinations amid outbreak - KXAN.com

Austin Public Health is expected to provide an update Friday on the current situation of measles in Texas, as well as the level of threat locally.

KXAN.comJulianna Russ
Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams - The Verge
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Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams - The Verge

Microsoft is shutting down Skype on May 5th. Existing users will need to export their data or migrate to Microsoft Teams.

The VergeTom Warren