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Pope Leo XIV waves while arriving at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital, accompanied by officials and medical staff.
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Pope Leo’s lung cancer prognosis may be favorable, surgeon says

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by Tanner Stening
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gives a State of the Force address.
Law

Can the Pentagon legally livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan?

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by Tanner Stening
An empty execution table covered in white padding and crossed with black restraint straps stands on a tiled floor next to a small step stool, while a man in a dark suit pulls back a beige curtain along one wall.
Law

Can Tennessee try to execute Christa Pike after botched attempt?

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by Rich McKay
State officials and members of the media gather around a podium in a dimly lit room.
Law

Tennessee failed to execute Christa Pike. Can it try again?

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by Tanner Stening
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Law

Here are some of the biggest Supreme Court cases expected next term

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by Tanner Stening
The Supreme Court is seen during sunset.
Law

Does size matter - when it comes to the U.S. Supreme Court?

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by Tanner Stening
A view through the witness window into the execution chamber, showing a gurney with leather restraint straps and an adjacent room with folding chairs.
Law

Death Penalty laws put the US in a small club of nations who execute

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by Rich McKay
Lindsay Clancy and Kevin Reddington sitting in a courtroom, both with tense expressions.
Law

Mistrial not necessarily the end of Clancy case, expert says.

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by Cyrus Moulton
Clancy in profile, wearing a green top, expression tense as she looks toward the jury box.
Law

Why the Lindsay Clancy mistrial stay bid is a long shot

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by Cyrus Moulton
Lindsay Clancy, whose long hair is worn down, seated next to a man with white hair and glasses.
Law

Is the Lindsay Clancy case headed for a mistrial? What to know

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by Tanner Stening
Senator Mitch McConnell being pushed in a wheelchair with a frozen, unnatural expression on his face
Law

What’s ailing Sen. Mitch McConnell? Why it’s hard to know.

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by Tanner Stening
A man wearing a denim sweater is walking through an open cell door.
World & National News

Why hostage-taking thrives in an era of great power competition

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by Tanner Stening