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Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis

Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said.
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UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace

UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallied his European counterparts Sunday to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war.
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Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal

Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn't accept a new proposal to extend a fragile ceasefire .
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Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of a federal watchdog agency must remain in his job, a judge in Washington ruled on Saturday, saying President Donald Trump's bid to remove the special counsel was unlawful. U.S.
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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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Alabama governor commutes death row inmate Rocky Myers' sentence to life in prison

Alabama governor commutes death row inmate Rocky Myers' sentence to life in prison

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison Friday, saying there were enough questions about his guilt that she could not move forward with his execution.
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