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Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza. Netanyahu tells negotiating team to stay at talks

Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza. Netanyahu tells negotiating team to stay at talks

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Saturday it launched a major military operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a negotiating team to remain in Qatar for indirect talks with
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Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

ROME (AP) — U.S.
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New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history learn about the Industrial Revolution, women’s suffrage and America's expanding role in international affairs.
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Hail Mary, full of grace: Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace: Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary

GENAZZANO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei.
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Carney wheels up to Rome ahead of Pope's inaugural mass

Carney wheels up to Rome ahead of Pope's inaugural mass

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Italy, where he is set to attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass on Sunday.
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Israel expands attacks in Gaza and Yemen as Trump wraps up trip to region

Israel expands attacks in Gaza and Yemen as Trump wraps up trip to region

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched dozens of airstrikes across Gaza on Friday that local health officials said killed 108 people, mostly women and children, and which Israeli officials described as a prelude to a stepped-up campaign to
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