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A worshipper carries a picture of Pope Francis as large crowds gather for Mass, led by Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires, to pray for the health of Pope Francis, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday.

How's Pope Francis doing? His condition remains critical but stable, the Vatican says

Pope Francis' condition remains critical but stable and he was able to do some work while still in the hospital with double pneumonia, the Vatican said in a Tuesday evening update.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Government Press Office (GPO) in Jerusalem to give a press conference on September 4, 2024.

'The Bibi Files.' Benjamin Netanyahu fails to block documentary from screening

An Israeli court this week rejected a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to block a documentary about his legal troubles from screening at a Canadian film festival.

The National Queer Theater's 2024 Criminal Queerness festival put on a production of The Survival, seen here. The company is among four arts groups suing the NEA for gender-related restrictions imposed by a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

Arts groups sue NEA for new 'gender ideology'-related grant restrictions

A lawsuit challenges a Trump executive order that asks funding applicants to agree to not promote "gender ideology" in their work. The NEA said it would nix the language until the case concludes.

New bird flu variant in cattle adds to concerns about federal response under Trump

The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding raises some worrying questions — and concerns over the Trump administration's muted response.

In this April 23, 2018 file photo, supporters of a rent control initiative march near the Capitol calling for more rent control in Sacramento, Calif. .Californians will vote on whether to let cities expand rent control as the state grapples with soaring housing costs and a dire need for more home construction.

With Proposition 33 voters could give counties and cities more power to limit rent increases. Should they?

Proposition 33 could allow more local rent control. Supporters say it's a matter of survival. Opponents say it could make the housing crisis worse.

Former President Trump speaks during a rally in Richmond, Va., on March 2, 2024. A second Trump administration could reshape the economy, from tariffs to tax cuts.

Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations

Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants. Here's how that could impact the economy.

A dose of MDMA. The drug has been studied as a treatment for PTSD and FDA is now considering whether to approve it.

FDA gives thumbs down to MDMA for now, demanding further research

The much-anticipated decision has rattled supporters of psychedelic therapies. The drugmaker says it will ask the agency to reconsider.

A 2016 file photo of the California state Capitol in Sacramento.

San Diego Unified School District leaders advocate for funding priorities in Sacramento

They’re calling for a higher cost-of-living adjustment, reduced student-teacher ratios in transitional kindergarten and increased funding for special education.

The two labels above are some of the Yu Shang Food items being recalled.

Infant dies and 10 others sick in latest listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat

The cases appeared in California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York between July 31 and Oct. 24, the CDC said. Nine out of the 11 infected individuals were hospitalized.

National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives

An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.

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