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Pope Leo denounces "an economy that kills" and "imbalances of wealth"

In his first major document, Pope Leo dove right into poverty, saying God has a special place in his heart for those who are poor, oppressed and discriminated against.

CBS News

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Thousands of FBI agents assigned to immigration enforcement

CBS News has confirmed that thousands of FBI agents, usually tasked with combating domestic terrorism and other national security threats, have been reassigned to immigration enforcement.

CBS America

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‘Perfect storm’ made malaria return to U.S. after 20 years

“Disease detectives” with the CDC have been digging into what caused people in 4 states to end up infected with malaria, after a 20-year absence of locally-transmitted cases. Now a new report says the cases were the result of a “perfect ...

The Weather Channel

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Chicago students who went viral for mock conclave meet Pope Leo

The Chicago students whose mock conclave gained international attention finally met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. CBS News Chicago's Noel Brennan, who first shared their story, reflects on how it reached all the way to Rome.

CBS America

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ICE targets NYC immigration courts more than others, analysis suggests

New York City has seen 460 Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests this year that likely took place in immigration courts, according to a new analysis of federal data.

CBS America

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia fights deportation plans

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador, continues to fight in court against his potential deportation to a third country.

CBS America

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Sister Jean dies at 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain who became a Final Four icon in 2018, has died at 106, the university said.

Scripps News

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Project looks at impact of climate change on women's mental health

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, a project in rural Kenya has been studying the possible effects of climate change on mental health. A survey of nearly 15,000 women produced concerning signs, with results suggesting droughts and heat wa...

Africanews

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Burkina Faso rejects "indecent" U.S. proposal to accept deportees

Burkina Faso says it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept non-citizens deported from the United States.

Africanews

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Brazilian minister seeks EU support for new forest protection fund

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Sonia Guajajara defended the new funding mechanism to be officially launched at COP30 in Brazil.

Euronews

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Ghana hunting ban helps threatened species but faces pushback

Ghana's annual hunting ban protects wildlife, but locals want alternatives—especially when they don't have enough to eat and elephants destroy crops.

DW News

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How activists in Chicago are working against ICE raids

Chicago is at the center of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. ICE raids and National Guard deployments have sparked anger, and activists are patrolling their own streets to track and confront federal agents.

DW News

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Philippines hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, at least two dead

At least two people have died in a powerful 7.4 earthquake that struck the south east coast of the Philippines on Friday (October 10). Authorities had initially issued evacuation warnings following tsunami threats; however, these have no...

Euronews

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Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

The UN warns that Taliban policies have created the world’s worst women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan. Women face severe limitations in work, business, and public life, with bans on exhibitions and fashion shows further restricting oppo...

Al Jazeera

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Chicago's viral "conclave kids" meet Pope Leo in Rome

The students from Chicago's Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, who went viral for their mock conclave, met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. Noel Brennan reports.

CBS News

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Immigration and crime crackdown heightens tensions in Chicago

A federal judge in Chicago has partially granted a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops. Texas has sent hundreds of troops to Illinois as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration ...

CBS America

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Hollywood raising copyright concerns over OpenAI's Sora 2

Earlier this week, people within the entertainment industry sounded the alarm over OpenAI's newest video and audio generation model, known as Sora 2.

CBS America

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Zach Bryan responds to controversy over song lyrics

Country music star Zach Bryan is responding to backlash against lyrics in an unreleased song, which appear to criticize ICE. Last week, Bryan released a snippet of the song "Bad News," which he had teased in July. CBS News' Meg Oliver ha...

CBS News

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How California officials linked Palisades Fire to Florida suspect

California officials examined a man's digital footprint to understand how the Palisades Fire allegedly originated and spread. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

CBS News

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Pollution, tourism heap pressure on Albania's new UNESCO site

In September, UNESCO labelled the Vjosa valley in Albania as one of 26 newly-designated Biosphere Reserves. But with pollution and tourism adding pressure to the environment, residents and activists say, they are worried for the future o...

Reuters

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Voodoo helps protect endangered mangroves in Benin

Ancient voodoo traditions are safeguarding vital mangroves. Where laws failed, belief in Zangbeto — a night watchman spirit — is helping the fight against climate change.

DW News

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Tropical Storm Jerry to pose no risks to the U.S.

Jerry will brush the Leeward Islands with wind and rain, but most of the storm's impacts will stay out at sea.

AccuWeather

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Windsor scores average marks on Vital Signs report

The Vital Signs report gave Windsor-Essex average grades on 11 key issues.

CBC Canada

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Smugglers floating contraband into Lithuania

In Lithuania, an airborne headache is disrupting travel and forcing authorities to keep their eyes on the sky: Hundreds of mysterious balloons have been floating across the border from neighboring Belarus.

DW News

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Man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire in California

A 29-year-old Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire that scorched parts of Los Angeles earlier this year, officials said Wednesday.

CBS News

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Senegal town stands up against pollution from heavy industry

Sebikotane is proving that grassroots action can heal even the most contaminated landscapes. With science, plants and petitions, residents are bringing change.

DW News

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Supreme Court skeptical over Colorado LGBT 'conversion therapy' ban

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to side with a challenge on free speech grounds to a Colorado law banning psychotherapists from conducting "conversion therapy" that aims to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Reuters

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Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago

Texas National Guard troops are due to deploy in Chicago, but a judge could send them home after a hearing scheduled for Thursday. It follows weeks of sweeping immigration raids in the area that have triggered protests.

CBS News

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Hong Kong designers upcycle typhoon-felled trees into furniture

In Hong Kong, designers are transforming trees destroyed by typhoons into sustainable furniture. Al Jazeera meets a local craftsman turning disaster debris into stylish, eco-friendly pieces, highlighting innovation and environmental cons...

Al Jazeera