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Pope Francis known for forming strong bonds with Latino Catholics in the U.S.
Pope Francis was the first pontiff from Latin America. He formed a strong bond with Latino Catholics in the U.S., who saw in him a humble spiritual leader and potent political advocate.
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Mexico in shock over discovery of apparent cartel training ranch and killings
Mexico has been in shock over the discovery of a ranch that was apparently used by cartels for training recruits. Family members of missing people say they found bones and makeshift cremation ovens.
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Former Defense Department official discusses Pentagon turmoil, Hegseth Signal chats
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of private Signal chats and the turmoil inside the Pentagon.
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Ukraine, Western countries meet in London for peace talks
European, Ukrainian and U.S. officials meet in London on Wednesday for peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Chinese low-cost retailers Shein and Temu say they will raise prices
Shein and Temu, two China-based retailers famous for very cheap products, say they will raise their prices because of Trump's trade policy.
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Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral
Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.
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Gunman who killed 23 at an El Paso Walmart pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison
The Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019 pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
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Sen. Jack Reed calls for investigation into Pete Hegseth's Signal chat
NPR asks Sen. Jack Reed, top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, why he wants an investigation into whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified intelligence in a Signal chat.
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White House looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, official tells NPR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information last month in two Signal group chats. Now, a U.S. official tells NPR a search is underway to replace Hegseth.
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Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum: Judges or school boards?
At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.
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Morning news brief
Official tells NPR search is underway to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Catholics mourn Pope Francis' death, Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum.
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'Andor' screenwriter Tony Gilroy discusses the series' gritty take on Star Wars
The Disney+ series "Andor" is a gritty take on the world of Star Wars. NPR talks with director Tony Gilroy about what drives the main characters — rebels fighting against the oppression of the Empire.
