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The new Pope is American.

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Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass, a day after his historic election as the first U.S.-born pope in the church’s 2,000-year history. The election of cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pontiff overcame the traditional prohibition against a pope from the United States. On Friday, wearing white vestments, Leo processed into the Sistine Chapel and blessed the cardinals as he approached the altar and Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” behind it. It was in the same frescoed chapel that the Chicago-born missionary was elected the 267th pope the previous day. Meanwhile, congratulations are pouring in from world leaders and statesmen as Leo begins his papacy.

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Indian and Pakistani soldiers have exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff. Police in Pakistan say an unusually intense night of artillery exchanges left at least four civilians dead and wounded 12 others in areas near the Line of Control that divides Kashmir. In India, military officials said Pakistani troops barraged their posts overnight with artillery, mortars and gunfire at multiple locations. A woman was reported killed and two other civilians were injured.

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Just before trade talks in Switzerland between the United States and China, President Trump floated the idea of cutting his current 145% tariffs on Chinese imports to 80%. See more on Salem News Channel.

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In the White House’s East Room, first lady Melania Trump and members of the Bush family gathered to unveil a U.S postage stamp bearing the portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush. See more on Salem News Channel.

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Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland. The administration on Tuesday announced the first major talks between the two nations since President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet with their counterparts in Geneva in the most-senior known conversations between the two countries in months. The Chinese Commerce Ministry confirmed the meeting, saying they agreed to have contact “after fully considering global expectations, Chinese interests and calls from U.S. businesses and consumers.” It comes amid growing U.S. market worry over the impact of the tariffs.

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Utah dentists say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay among the state’s most vulnerable people. Utah's first-in-the-nation fluoride ban took effect Wednesday. It could be followed closely by a ban in Florida. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Stephanie Gricius, said she does not dispute that fluoride can have some benefits but thinks people should not be given it by the government without their informed consent. Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the law against the recommendation of many dentists and national health organizations. They warn removing fluoride will harm tooth development, especially in young patients without regular access to dental care. People can add fluoride supplements to their water at home, but the cost may be prohibitive for some.

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The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify. See more on Salem News Channel.

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Biden went on the View, but he struggled to answer questions.

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President Trump has announced a trade deal with the UK

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Who is Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV? Father Joseph Narog

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on Senate Bid

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April's Job Numbers Are A Clear Indicator That We Are Not Heading To A Recession

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The administration previously invoked the same legal authority to cut off a judge’s inquiry into whether it defied an order to turn around planes deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. See more on Salem News Channel.

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Former President Joe Biden says he's responsible for Donald Trump's victory last fall, but he attributes Kamala Harris' loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism. Biden, who left office in January, addressed the Democrats' disastrous 2024 election, concerns about his age and Trump's divisive leadership during a Thursday interview on ABC's “The View." The 82-year-old Democrat said he has intentionally avoided speaking out publicly until this week to give the Republican president more than 100 days in office without his interference, as is typically the tradition following a change in the White House. Asked about the last election, Biden said he was surprised by the role that gender and race played in the contest. “They went the sexist route,” Biden said of criticism that “a woman couldn't lead the country and a woman of mixed race.” He added: “I was in charge, and he won, so I take responsibility." Biden has largely stepped away from national politics since leaving the White House. He's not expected to play a central role in Democratic affairs as the party turns to a new generation of leadership, although he acknowledged on Thursday that he has maintained regular contact with Harris and has offered his guidance on her political future. “She’s got a difficult decision to make about what she’s going to do. I hope she stays engaged,” Biden said, declining to share his specific advice. Biden rejected concerns about his cognitive decline prompted by a disastrous debate performance last June. He also declined to criticize the Democratic leaders who privately pressed him to abandon his campaign. “The only reason I got out of the race was because I didn’t want to have a divided Democratic Party," he said, adding that the broader party didn't buy into concerns about his age following the “terrible” debate performance “but the Democratic leadership and some of the very significant contributors did.” Thursday's appearance also marked Biden's first joint interview with former first lady Jill Biden since leaving Washington. She rejected those who believe she created a protective cocoon around her husband while in office to protect him from scrutiny about his age. “It was very hurtful especially from some of our so-called friends," she said of the criticism. “I was with Joe day and night … and I did not create a cocoon around him," she continued. “You saw him in the Oval Office. You saw him making speeches. He wasn’t hiding somewhere.” Meanwhile, the former president did not hold back when the conversation turned to Trump's job performance. “He’s had the worst 100 days any president has ever had," Biden said. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The Republican-led House has passed a bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and direct federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name. See more on Salem News Channel.

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President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain, which would buy more American beef and streamline its customs process for goods from the United States.. Thursday's announcement provides a political victory for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a degree of validation for Trump’s claims his turbulent approach on trade may be able to rebalance the global economy on his preferred terms. Yet the terms of the deal have yet to be completed so it can be signed. The Republican president says the final details “are being written up.” Trump says the agreement would lead to more beef and ethanol exports to the U.K.

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A Few Words About The New Pope

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Giving Victims Of Cancel Culture A Chance To Share Their Side Of The Story

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