Pope Francis, who turns 87 on Dec. 17, came down with the flu on Nov. 25 and was forced to cancel a planned trip to Dubai to participate in the U.N. climate conference.
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Israel designates safe zone in Gaza. Palestinians, aid groups say it offers little relief
The area has no running water or bathrooms, assistance and international humanitarian groups are nowhere to be found and the tents provide little protection from the coming winter’s cool, rainy weather.
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Turning blades send first commercial offshore wind power onto U.S. grid
When completed early next year, the wind farm will be able to generate 132 megawatts of offshore wind energy to power more than 70,000 homes.
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Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over 2 decades
He still commands wide support after nearly a quarter-century in power.
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William P. Murphy, innovator behind advances in battlefield medicine, dies at 100
He developed the vinyl blood bag to replace bulky and breakable bottles that presented major challenges for military medics.
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Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe
The new charges – 3 felonies and 6 misdemeanors – come in addition to the federal firearms charges that the president’s son is facing.
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Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban
It’s believed to be the first time that a woman has asked a court to approve an abortion since last year’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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The GOP debate field was asked about Trump on Wednesday. But most of their attacks focused on Nikki Haley
The latest Republican presidential debate has demonstrated how firm Donald Trump’s grip remains on their party.
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House censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in Capitol office building
The Republican censure resolution passed with a few Democratic votes, but most of Bowman’s party stood by him in opposition of an effort they said lacked credibility and integrity.
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Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate to replace Santos
Tom Suozzi was picked because he is an experienced candidate with name recognition and an existing campaign footprint in the district.