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Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected - The Associated Press
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Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected - The Associated Press

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after a quiet night. Monday is the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney insufficiency. The one-line statement didn’t say if Francis, 88, had woken up…

Associated PressNicole Winfield
Germany's Friedrich Merz signals seismic shift in Europe-US relations - BBC.com
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Germany's Friedrich Merz signals seismic shift in Europe-US relations - BBC.com

Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Europe without the US as a key partner, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.

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Elon Musk said all federal workers must explain last week’s work. Key federal agencies are refusing to comply - WHYY
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Elon Musk said all federal workers must explain last week’s work. Key federal agencies are refusing to comply - WHYY

Trump's cost-cutting chief said Saturday that failure to respond to the demand would be taken as a resignation. Agencies like the FBI and Pentagon told workers not to comply.

WHYYAssociated Press, Steve Peoples, Eric Tucker, Amanda Seitz
Newspaper headlines: 'Zelensky offers to quit' and 'Germany turns Right' - BBC.com
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Newspaper headlines: 'Zelensky offers to quit' and 'Germany turns Right' - BBC.com

Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to step down as president of Ukraine features heavily in Monday's papers.

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Israeli tanks roll into West Bank as Hamas says Gaza talks on hold - Al Jazeera English
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Israeli tanks roll into West Bank as Hamas says Gaza talks on hold - Al Jazeera English

Hamas says it won’t rejoin talks until Israel releases 620 Palestinians, as the Gaza ceasefire hangs by a thread.

Al Jazeera EnglishLyndal Rowlands, Alastair McCready
Trump to eliminate 1,600 USAID jobs, place most of workforce on leave - The Washington Post
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Trump to eliminate 1,600 USAID jobs, place most of workforce on leave - The Washington Post

The announcement comes two days after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration may move forward with an effort to slash project funding and staff.

The Washington PostJohn Hudson, Mariana Alfaro
The Trump administration is putting USAID staffers on leave worldwide and firing at least 1,600 - The Associated Press
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The Trump administration is putting USAID staffers on leave worldwide and firing at least 1,600 - The Associated Press

The Trump administration says it's placing all but a fraction of staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave worldwide and eliminating at least 1,600 U.S.-based jobs. The notices were sent to USAID workers and viewed Sunday by The Assoc…

Associated PressEllen Knickmeyer
Trump appointees appear to contradict Musk for first time in pushback to OPM email - CNN
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Trump appointees appear to contradict Musk for first time in pushback to OPM email - CNN

A rift appeared to open Sunday between some of President Donald Trump’s agency heads and Elon Musk, the billionaire tasked with reforming the federal government, over Musk’s demand that all federal employees state their weekly accomplishments or risk terminat…

CNNKevin Liptak, Tami Luhby, Natasha Bertrand
Dan Bongino family: All about wife Paula Andrea and children - Hindustan Times
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Dan Bongino family: All about wife Paula Andrea and children - Hindustan Times

Dan Bongino is of Italian descent. He is married to Paula Andrea. The couple has two daughters - Isabel and Amelia. The family resides in Palm City.

Hindustan TimesVaishnavi Vaidyanathan
German election results explained in graphics - DW (English)
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German election results explained in graphics - DW (English)

Mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz have won Germany's 2025 election. Here's a look in charts at the wins and losses, seats in parliament, possible coalition outcomes and voter demographics.

DW (English)Kristin Zeier
Procession for West York officer Andrew Duarte to be held Monday morning - WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.
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Procession for West York officer Andrew Duarte to be held Monday morning - WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.

The Lancaster County Fire Chiefs Association has announced a procession will be held for West York Borough police officer Andrew Duarte on Monday morning, as his body is transported to Lehigh Valley.

WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.
Desmond Bane and Donovan Mitchell Get Chippy in Cavs-Grizzlies - Sports Illustrated
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Desmond Bane and Donovan Mitchell Get Chippy in Cavs-Grizzlies - Sports Illustrated

Desmond Bane and Donovan Mitchell got chippy going after the basketball in the Cavaliers-Grizzlies matchup.

Sports IllustratedEva Geitheim
Dan Bongino: Trump names right-wing commentator as deputy FBI director - BBC.com
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Dan Bongino: Trump names right-wing commentator as deputy FBI director - BBC.com

Trump said Bongino was "a man of incredible love and passion for our Country" and would serve under newly confirmed FBI director Kash Patel.

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U.S. Coast Guard searching for sixth person in waters off Breezy Point after boat capsized - SILive.com
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U.S. Coast Guard searching for sixth person in waters off Breezy Point after boat capsized - SILive.com

Three of the individuals were pronounced deceased, while one person was listed in critical condition and another person was listed in stable condition, police said.

SILive.comScott R. Axelrod | saxelrod@siadvance.com
Trump names right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director - BBC.com
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Trump names right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director - BBC.com

Trump said Bongino was "a man of incredible love and passion for our Country" and would serve under newly confirmed FBI director Kash Patel.

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"Pray for me:" Pope sends message from hospital bed - Axios
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"Pray for me:" Pope sends message from hospital bed - Axios

The Vatican said Pope Francis remains in "critical" condition, but he "has not presented any further respiratory crises."

AxiosRebecca Falconer
Motive in Pennsylvania hospital shooting unclear, but officials say man had recent contact with ICU - The Associated Press
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Motive in Pennsylvania hospital shooting unclear, but officials say man had recent contact with ICU - The Associated Press

Investigators are trying to determine why a man targeted a Pennsylvania hospital, taking workers inside the intensive care unit hostage and holding one staff member at gunpoint as her hands were bound by zip ties. A police officer was killed and two other off…

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Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar result - The Associated Press
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Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar result - The Associated Press

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, projections show. Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II. Merz said he …

Associated PressGeir Moulson
Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk’s latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade - The Associated Press
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Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk’s latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade - The Associated Press

Key federal agencies such as the FBI, State Department and Pentagon have instructed their employees not to comply with Elon Musk’s latest demand that they explain what they accomplished last week or risk losing their job. The pushback from appointees of Presi…

Associated PressSteve Peoples, Eric Tucker, Amanda Seitz
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3 dead, 2 injured and 1 missing after boat capsizes near Staten Island: Coast Guard - ABC News

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