Pope Leo XIV says war ‘never blessed by God’ as he opens meeting of world’s cardinals
He insists the Catholic Church has a prophetic message of peace for a world torn by war.
Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
The proposal in Texas would mandate literary works such as Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” alongside parables from the New Testament.
Europe’s extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.
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OpenAI limits its newest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
OpenAI is restricting the release of its new GPT-5.6 Sol AI model, complying with a request from the Trump administration to vet security risks.
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Vance, an admirer of Richard Nixon, says Watergate would be ‘a 12-hour news story’ today
Vance says the legacy of the 37th president is “enjoying a bit of a renaissance.”
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DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns
Democrats aim to show they are serious about tackling economic issues.
DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops’ patrol with Darth Vader song
The District of Columbia has reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount of money with a resident who claims police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard…
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones.
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Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom
This exchange comes as the court prepares to release more significant opinions next week.
Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about his guilt
The Utah judge in the murder case over conservative activist's Charlie Kirk’s killing has held prosecutors in contempt of court over comments they made about defendant Tyler Robinson's guilt.