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Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery - History's first US-born pope, whose family history includes both enslaved people and slave owners, delivered the apology in his first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas."

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Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump -- Now that President Trump's family is profiting while he's back in the White House, Democrats are eager to regain the upper hand on an issue that could prove potent with voters.

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Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity -- Pope Leo XIV denounced the "culture of power" driving the AI race, especially in developing ever more sophisticated methods of remote warfare.

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Mass. rideshare drivers just became first in nation to unionize after yearslong push -- After an agonizing, years-long effort, Uber and Lyft must negotiate with drivers who want a larger share of the industry's earnings.

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In homeless crisis, California 'is waging a war on RVs' -- In January, a new California law went into effect in Los Angeles and Alameda counties, allowing authorities to quickly demolish oversize vehicles worth up to $4,000, up from $500, if the owner cannot move the vehicle without help from a tow truck.

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Trump says he doesn't want US to 'rush' into deal with Iran -- President Trump on Sunday said the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would continue until an agreement is completed. "Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one," he said.

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Trump doctor visit renews health scrutiny as 80th birthday nears -- President Trump on Tuesday is set for his fourth publicly disclosed doctor's appointment since the start of his second term.

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Trump touts possible Iran deal that would reopen Hormuz Strait

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LNG tanker exits Hormuz for India for first time since war began

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