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Pope Francis remains popular among U.S. Catholics, with 75% having favorable views of him, according to a Pew Research report. But many self-identified Catholics disagree with various teachings of their church. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption

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6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report finds

Although the Catholic Church officially opposes abortion, the report says there's far greater diversity of opinion among laity in the U.S.

Michael Casey (L) is shown here with U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Timothy Haugh, at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on July 12, 2023. Casey is now the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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The U.S. counterintelligence head says the list of threats is long and getting longer

Mike Casey tells NPR that the scale of spying against the United States is "impressive and terrifying." He says: "More players are getting into it with more tools, going after more targets."

From left: Shohei Ohtani, Te-Hina Paopao, etc. Matt Krohn, Getty Images; Steph Chambers/Getty Images; Megan Briggs/Getty Images hide caption

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Would you qualify for the jury on a Trump trial? Find out in the quiz

Why is a famous elementary particle in the news? Where is Chechnya and what did it ban? Which prince is Andrew again? If you know these things, you'll get at least a 3 out of 11.

President Biden stands with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on April 3, 2024. Four years ago, Sanders endorsed Biden, and the former rivals worked together to craft policy proposals that bridged Democratic divides. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption

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4 years ago, Sanders and Biden united Democrats. Biden needs young progressives again

Four years ago, Bernie Sanders dropped his presidential bid and endorsed Joe Biden, helping Biden expand his coalition, including with young voters. Is another "unity" moment possible in 2024?

4 years ago, Sanders and Biden united Democrats. Biden needs young progressives again

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A Ford sign is shown at a dealership in Springfield, Pa., Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. But the recall remedy does not include repairing the fuel leaks. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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Ford expands a recall of thousands of its Bronco and Escape editions

Nearly 43,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall, including the 2022 Escape and the 2022 and 2023 Bronco Sport editions that have 1.5L engines.

Volunteers with Turtles Fly Too and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center prepare to release rehabilitated and endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles into the waters off Jekyll Island, Ga. Sofi Gratas/GPB News hide caption

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Sea turtles get a second chance after stranding in cold waters

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Jekyll Island, Georgia, saw it's largest-ever sea turtle release recently. The rehabilitated turtles, which had been stunned by cold waters or injured, returned to the Atlantic Ocean.

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A Wisconsin public school board listed 'Christian values' among desires for next superintendent

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"Christian Values" and "conservative politics" were included in a job posting for a new school superintendent in Wisconsin's Sheboygan County.

O.J. Simpson listens as Judge Lance Ito announces that the jury in the Simpson trial had reached a verdict. The verdict in the OJ Simpson case highlighted racial divisions in how Americans viewed the American justice system. Simpson died this week at 76 years old. Myung Chun/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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O.J. Simpson's trial divided the nation. What legacy does he leave behind?

The murder trial of Simpson, who died on Wednesday at 76, became not only about one man and two victims, but the entire country's complicated relationship to race, celebrity and justice.

O.J. Simpson's trial divided the nation. What legacy does he leave behind?

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So long, skinny jeans. See you in the next cycle

Skinny jeans are out and looser pants are in. But it's so much more than that. This is the logic and life cycle behind fashion trends.

So long, skinny jeans. See you in the next cycle

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick, center, posing with baseball fans who attended the Thursday, April 11, ceremony formally accepting the bronze cleats from a Jackie Robinson statue that was stolen and defaced in Wichita on Jan. 25. Lawrence Brooks IV / KCUR 89.3/KCUR hide caption

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Cleats from defaced Jackie Robinson statue get a new home in Kansas City museum

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The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum accepted on Thursday the remnants of the vandalized statue. The cleats will be added to an existing exhibit about the first Black American to break Major League Baseball's color barrier.

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