Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial

ROME, April 22 (Reuters) – Pope Francis, who visited more than 60 countries during his papacy, will make his final journey along the road from Vatican City to the Esquiline,…

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Need Earth Day optimism? Here are some environmental do-gooders in your backyard

Earth Day 2025’s theme is “Our power, our planet,” an idea centered on taking action through education, advocacy and community support. And climate experts say action is urgently needed. The…

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Detroit Pistons Guard Reacts to Game 2 Victory Over New York Knicks

Jan 13, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) celebrates his three point shot against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the fourth…

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Pope Francis’s funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican

Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) in front of St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican says. The date was decided after cardinals met…

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Elizabeth Warren Says We’re ‘Starting to See the Cracks of Fear’ in Trump After Latest Pete Hegseth Scandal | Video

Though the Democratic Massachusetts Senator was exasperated enough to wonder “what’s it gonna take for Donald Trump to fire this guy,” Elizabeth Warren saw a silver lining in the latest…

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Carbon County forest fire coming too close for comfort

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A brush fire is sweeping through hundreds of acres near a busy tourist attraction in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County. Finally, there’s some good news…

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White House looks for new defense secretary. And, remembering Pope Francis’ legacy

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Gold surges to new record high after Trump’s repeated attacks on US Fed chief | CNN Business

Hong Kong CNN —  The price of gold jumped to a fresh record high on Tuesday, as concerns about US President Donald Trump’s intention to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell…

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Bear Mountain wildfire continues to burn near Jim Thorpe

JIM THORPE, Pa. — Smoke and Fire. That’s been the reality of life around Jim Thorpe since Saturday afternoon when a brush fire started burning on Bear Mountain just southeast…

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Earth Day 2025: Why we celebrate the planet that keeps us grounded, how to get involved

Happy Earth Day! For the 55th year, the world is using the day to celebrate Mother Nature and the wonderful planet we live on. “Earth Day really is a symbol…

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