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Widespread discontent led to mass demonstrations across Europe, but the issues driving them vary, Northeastern University experts say.
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Pope Leo XIV underwent a 90-minute operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with cancer.
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Coming to America – pandas and international politics at a zoo

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