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Tens of thousands of people wait to pay their respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome.

Thousands gather to pay their respects to Pope Francis

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Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, where cardinals and mourners honor the Holy Father, who died Monday, April 21. Also, President Donald Trump suggests that a trade agreement with China is feasible, stating that his 145 % figure for China will significantly decrease. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Thousands gather to pay their respects as Pope Francis lies in state Tens of thousands of people wait to pay their respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, on Wednesday, April…

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The Vatican announced funeral services for Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning, April 21, from a cerebral stroke and heart failure.

Pope Francis to lie in state, funeral scheduled for Saturday

Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday morning, April 21.

Remembering Pope Francis, 266th leader of the Catholic Church

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's bid to block an order directing it to return a mistakenly deported man to the U.S.

Court rejects Trump’s appeal in Maryland wrongful deportation case

Trump admin releases new documents on wrongly deported man

South African police claimed they rescued an American missionary, reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service Thursday, April 10, in what they described as a "high-intensity shootout."

South African police rescue kidnapped American missionary

Tariff talks focus on computer chips, assessing America's ability to handle the workload amid foreign manufacturing reliance.

Trump admin probes imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals

President Donald Trump announced his administration is considering imposing tariffs on semiconductors and the electronics supply chain.

Trump looks to impose more tariffs in ‘near future’

SCOTUS said the federal government must "facilitate" the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.

Trump admin must ‘facilitate’ wrongly deported man return: SCOTUS

Markets have rallied in response to President Donald Trump's decision to suspend tariffs on nearly all American trading partners for 90 days.

Global markets rally after Trump pauses ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs take effect globally

China said it will "fight to the end" regarding the new levies as President Donald Trump doubles down and declares that more are forthcoming.

China vows to ‘fight to the end’ if Trump hikes tariffs to 104%

Stock shares continue to plummet worldwide as increased U.S. tariffs and retaliation from China trigger massive sell-offs.

European, Asian stocks plummet amid Trump’s new tariffs

Stocks continue to fall after President Donald Trump announced blanket 10% tariffs and reciprocal duties against more than 180 countries.

Trump reaffirms support for tariffs despite stock market losses

President Donald Trump unveils his list of reciprocal tariffs, provoking mixed reactions from lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

Trump levies ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on more than 180 nations

All eyes are on President Donald Trump and trade Wednesday, April 2, as the president promises to levy tariffs on our trade partners.

Companies seek ways around Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

Trump’s election executive order faces first legal challenges

Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,700 amid rescue efforts

Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, are traveling to Greenland on Friday despite pushback from Greenlanders and Danes.

JD Vance, wife travel to Greenland despite island pushback

President Donald Trump announced he's levying 25 percent tariffs on foreign-made autos.

Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars

The fallout continues after Trump officials added a journalist to an unsecured chat about plans for an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Trump cabinet members face lawsuit over military plans group text

The Trump administration invoked "state secrets privilege," refusing to give a judge more information on deporting Venezuelan migrants.

Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in deportations case

U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia on Monday, March 24, to discuss a potential peace deal with Ukraine.

US officials meet with Russia, Ukraine for separate peace talks

President Donald Trump issues an executive order to shut down the DOE, attributing it to America's struggling academic performance.

What does Trump’s executive order mean for the Education Department?

Demonstrators gather outside of the offices of the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. on March 13, 2025 to protest against mass layoffs and budget cuts at the agency, initiated by the Trump administration and DOGE. (Photo by Bryan Dozier / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by BRYAN DOZIER/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump to sign executive order to shut down Education Department

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