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How a small-time drug bust ignited a feud between police and a Catholic hospital

February 23, 2025

Convinced a suspect was hiding evidence, police in Ohio ordered doctors at Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital to search his body cavity. The doctors refused.source

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Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters

February 23, 2025

As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Altadena home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in their SUV with all of the luggage.source

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DOGE for Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy enters governor's race pushing cuts and merit pay

February 23, 2025

CLEVELAND — Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who will declare his candidacy for governor of Ohio on Monday, wants to reshape public schools, cut regulations and slash spending.source

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Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says

February 23, 2025

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “tranquil” night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday.source

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Eggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral.

February 23, 2025

A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices.source

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Syria's new president appears to receive a warm welcome in former Assad strongholds 

February 23, 2025

Syria’s new president Ahmed al-Sharaa appeared to receive a hero’s welcome in Latakia, once the stronghold of the Al-Assad family.source

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Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Image Awards

February 23, 2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a pillar of the Black community and urging people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith during the tenure of President Donald Trump.source

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The Syrian teenager who sprayed four words on a wall and started an uprising

February 23, 2025

DAMASCUS, Syria — It was a small act of teenage defiance that sparked a revolution, a moment forever inscribed in Syrian history.source

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Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards

February 23, 2025

Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars.source