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Pope Leo XIV denounces the ‘delusion of omnipotence’ he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran
Apr 11, 2026 8:36 pm - In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.
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Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll
Apr 11, 2026 8:08 pm - The leaders of Hungary's two biggest parties held their final election rallies on Saturday to close a turbulent campaign that will reach its apex in Sunday's election.
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Officials: Stabbings on New York subway leave 3 hurt as officers shoot and kill knife-wielding man
Apr 11, 2026 6:20 pm - A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major New York City subway station Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said.
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Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegations
Apr 11, 2026 6:06 pm - Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has so far denied calls for him to exit the California governor’s race following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. After prominent supporters withdrew their backing, Swalwell said in a video on social media that he would spend the weekend with family and friends and share an update “very soon.”
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Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump’s White House ballroom
Apr 11, 2026 5:59 pm - A federal judge must reconsider the possible national security implications of halting construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, an appeals court ruled on Saturday.
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Orthodox Easter truce falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes
Apr 11, 2026 5:57 pm - Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect on Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer told The Associated Press.
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Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline looms
Apr 11, 2026 5:44 pm - The powerful but controversial surveillance program known as Section 702 is about to expire and its reauthorization faces political obstacles in the Republican-controlled Congress, despite the White House’s backing.
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Man charged in hit-and-run crash in BataviaApr 11, 2026 5:13 pm - A North Aurora man has been charged in a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian in downtown Batavia, police said.
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Several major Kane Co. roads to undergo bridge inspections week of April 13, traffic delays expected
Apr 11, 2026 5:05 pm - Several roadway lanes will be closed across Kane County starting April 13 as construction crews inspect bridges on several major traffic routes. The work is expected to cause traffic delays.
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Everything Expo in Lake Zurich offers ‘perfect opportunity’ for small businessesApr 11, 2026 4:48 pm - Live entertainment including dance demonstrations and a reptile show combined with vendors from 60 local business and organizations at the Everything Expo at the Folglia YMCA in Lake Zurich Saturday.