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First American Pope Elected: Robert Prevost Becomes Leo XIV

For the first time in history, an American, Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected Pope Leo XIV after a brief conclave. The new pontiff brings a global diplomatic background amid divided church views.

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Number 12 years - Sentence handed to Celsius founder for multi-billion-dollar crypto fraud.

Quote "I'm a therapist, scientist, and educator who's dedicated to raising the vibration of humanity" — Dr. Casey Means, Trump’s new surgeon general nominee

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First American Pope: Robert Prevost Named Pope Leo XIV

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