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Rubio arrives for audience with Pope Leo XIV to ease tensions after Trump’s criticism over Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Vatican to mend ties after President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV.
Hundreds of homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported
Powerful storms that included at least 1 confirmed tornado tore through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds homes & tearing up trees.
Clarence Thomas becomes the second-longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
Clarence Thomas is now the second-longest-serving Supreme Court justice in history, overtaking a member nominated by Abraham Lincoln.
Orange County baseball Top 25: Mission Viejo, San Clemente rising
Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach are the top two teams in this week's Orange County rankings.
Bravo for these residents starting something new
The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.
New Latter-day Saints temple in Yorba Linda opens doors for tours before final dedication
Tours will be offered through June 7 before a dedication ceremony declares the temple a "house of the Lord" and it becomes exclusive to members for special ceremonies and worship.
DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring
DoorDash said demand for deliveries remained strong in the January-March period despite higher gas prices.
Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’
Experts say adapting the training techniques of Formula 1 race car drivers might alleviate the side-effects for adults with "tech neck."
Dozens of passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after 1st fatality
Oceanwide Expeditions said 29 passengers disembarked from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak after the first passenger died.
Iran reviewing US proposal as Trump pressures Tehran for agreement on deal to end war
Iran has said it is reviewing new U.S. proposals to end the war, as President Donald Trump threatens more bombing if no deal is reached.