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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started
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Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
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China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last? From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
World
Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Sports
Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon
Political
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Health
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Economy
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
Environment
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate
Education
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Entertainment
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Local
Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels The streets of Los Angeles are glowing purple as Jacaranda trees bloom The streets of Los Angeles are glowing purple as Jacaranda trees bloom Indulge in Santa Barbara's top 15 dining destinations Indulge in Santa Barbara's top 15 dining destinations
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Vatican confirms pope will preside over Easter Vigil after he skipped Good Friday at last minute

The Vatican has confirmed Pope Francis will preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night

March 30, 2024
Vatican confirms pope will preside over Easter Vigil after he skipped Good Friday at last minute
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Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair

Pope Francis has washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison

March 28, 2024
Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair
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Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week that will test his health

Pope Francis has decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square

March 24, 2024
Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week that will test his health
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Belgian bishop defrocked 14 years after admitting to abusing nephew

Pope Francis has defrocked a notorious Belgian bishop who admitted 14 years ago that he sexually abused his nephew but faced no Vatican punishment

March 21, 2024
Belgian bishop defrocked 14 years after admitting to abusing nephew
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Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire

Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so

March 14, 2024
Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire
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Italy abuse case highlights how scandal slowly beginning to come to light in pope's backyard

The clergy sexual abuse scandal is slowly gathering steam in Italy

March 11, 2024
Italy abuse case highlights how scandal slowly beginning to come to light in pope's backyard
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Woman who says she was abused spiritually and sexually by a once-famous Jesuit demands transparency

One of the first women who accused a once-exalted Jesuit artist of spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse has gone public

February 21, 2024
Woman who says she was abused spiritually and sexually by a once-famous Jesuit demands transparency
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Long after pope's abuse summit, victims still traumatized by the system meant to address their cases

Five years ago this week, Pope Francis convened an unprecedented summit of bishops from around the world to impress on them that clergy abuse was a global problem and that they needed to do something about it

February 20, 2024
Long after pope's abuse summit, victims still traumatized by the system meant to address their cases
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The keeper of the Vatican’s secrets is retiring. Here’s what he wants you to know

The longtime prefect of the Vatican Secret Archive is spilling the beans for the first time

February 19, 2024
The keeper of the Vatican’s secrets is retiring. Here’s what he wants you to know
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After embrace, pope and Argentina's Milei meet amid speculation Francis might finally go home

Despite their rocky start, Argentine President Javier Milei and Pope Francis appear to have hit it off

February 12, 2024
After embrace, pope and Argentina's Milei meet amid speculation Francis might finally go home
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Pope canonizes Argentina's first female saint as the country's libertarian president Milei looks on

Argentina’s faith and politics have come together at the Vatican

February 11, 2024
Pope canonizes Argentina's first female saint as the country's libertarian president Milei looks on
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Italian leader Meloni opens an Africa summit to unveil a plan to aid development and curb migration

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is opening a summit of African leaders aimed at unveiling Italy’s big development plan for Africa

January 29, 2024
Italian leader Meloni opens an Africa summit to unveil a plan to aid development and curb migration
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Vatican-affiliated Catholic charity makes urgent appeal to stop 'barbarous' Alabama execution

A leading Catholic charity is making an urgent appeal to the U.S. state of Alabama to halt a planned execution this week using nitrogen gas

January 23, 2024
Vatican-affiliated Catholic charity makes urgent appeal to stop 'barbarous' Alabama execution
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Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will

In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a unified statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples

January 11, 2024
Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will
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Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child

Pope Francis is calling for a universal ban on what he calls the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood

January 08, 2024
Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child
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Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world

Pope Francis is denouncing the weapons industry in his Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians

December 25, 2023
Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world
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Vatican prosecutor appeals verdict that largely dismantled his fraud case but convicted cardinal

The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has appealed a court verdict that largely dismantled his theory of a grand conspiracy to defraud the Holy See of millions of euros

December 22, 2023
Vatican prosecutor appeals verdict that largely dismantled his fraud case but convicted cardinal
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After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'

Pope Francis has urged Vatican bureaucrats to avoid “rigid ideological positions” that prevent them from understanding today’s reality

December 21, 2023
After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'
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Activists hope pope's approval of same-sex blessings could ease anti-LGBTQ+ bias and repression

Pope Francis’ authorization for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of what has been going on in some European parishes for years

December 19, 2023
Activists hope pope's approval of same-sex blessings could ease anti-LGBTQ+ bias and repression
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Cardinal is convicted of embezzlement in big Vatican financial trial, sentenced to 5½ years

A Vatican tribunal has convicted a cardinal of embezzlement and sentenced him to 5 ½ years in prison in one of several verdicts handed down in a complicated financial trial that aired the city state’s dirty laundry and tested its justice system

December 16, 2023
Cardinal is convicted of embezzlement in big Vatican financial trial, sentenced to 5½ years
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The Vatican's 'trial of the century,' a Pandora's box of unintended revelations, explained

Verdicts are expected for a cardinal and nine defendants in the most complicated financial trial in the Vatican’s modern history

December 15, 2023
The Vatican's 'trial of the century,' a Pandora's box of unintended revelations, explained
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Pope, once a victim of AI-generated imagery, calls for treaty to regulate artificial intelligence

Pope Francis is calling for an international treaty to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically

December 14, 2023
Pope, once a victim of AI-generated imagery, calls for treaty to regulate artificial intelligence
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The pope says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican

Pope Francis says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary Major, not in the grottoes of the Vatican like other popes

December 13, 2023
The pope says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican
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Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu

Pope Francis has canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders

November 28, 2023
Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu
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Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in second action against conservative American prelates

Pope Francis has decided to take measures to punish Cardinal Raymond Burke, who is one of his highest-ranking critics

November 28, 2023
Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in second action against conservative American prelates

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