NPR News: Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

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NPR News: Dad shift: Men now file majority of paid family leave claims in key states

Dad shift: Men now file majority of paid family leave claims in key states
The U.S. has no law guaranteeing paid parental leave. But in states with their own programs, more dads are using the benefit to bond with their new children, exceeding moms in some states.

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NPR News: Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base

Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.

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NPR News: Oregon governor Tina Kotek reacts to Silver Rail Elementary school shooting

Oregon governor Tina Kotek reacts to Silver Rail Elementary school shooting
NPR's Joel Rose talks with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek about the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.

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NPR News: Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?

Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?
About a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola.

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NPR News: Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital

Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.

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NPR News: Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate.

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