Pope Francis To Make Long-Expected U.S. Visit Next Fall
The pope is coming to the U.S.! Francis confirms his first ever visit is planned for the fall of next year. But why has he waited until now?

Understanding Iran's ongoing protests
Mass demonstrations have triggered the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic of Iran in decades.
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Push for change as only 18 states require Holocaust education
A majority of states don't require Holocaust history in education curriculum. Survivor family members and museum curators are trying to change that.
By Scripps News
Israel, Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid
The flare-up in violence casts a shadow on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's expected trip to the region next week.
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Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative eye
Tyre Nichols died after an encounter with police in Memphis after they pulled him over on Jan. 7.
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Cities brace for protests after video of Tyre Nichols' arrest released
State and city leaders are preparing for demonstrations and calling for peace after footage of Tyre Nichols' deadly police encounter was released.
By AP
26 million federal student loan borrowers in limbo, data indicates
President Joe Biden's plan calls for borrowers with incomes of up to $125,000 to receive up to $10,000 in federal student loan forgiveness.
By Evan Vucci / AP