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Pope Leo resumes papal tradition of taking summer vacation
Global News
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July 6, 2025
Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the hilltop town back its most illustrious resident after Pope Francis stayed away during his 12-year pontificate. Leo greeted...
Jacksonville travelers praise smooth return travel amid record holiday surge
WJXX First Coast News - Florida
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July 6, 2025
JAX Airport smoothly handled a surge of travelers during the busiest Fourth of July travel period on record. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the Fourth of July holiday period wraps up, airports across the country—and here in Jacksonville—are seeing one...
Chicago Pride Parade 2025: Everything you need to know
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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CHICAGO - The Chicago Pride Parade will step off later this weekend on the city's North Side. Chicago Pride Parade What we know: The parade will take place on Sunday, June 29, at 11 a.m., beginning at Sheridan and Broadway and making its way...
Teen Seriously Injured In Neighborhood Crash
WJOL - Illinois
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July 25, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 4:51 p.m., members of the Plainfield Police Department and the Plainfield Fire Protection District responded to the intersection of Springview Drive and Crossing Drive, for a serious traffic crash. Upon...
Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition and arrives Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore 'body...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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“I hope everyone can have some vacation time to restore the body and spirit,” Leo said before leaving the Vatican during his noontime prayer Sunday. The 69-year-old Chicago native is resuming the papal tradition of leaving the Vatican for the hot...
Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition and arrives Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore 'body and spirit'
Burnaby Now
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July 6, 2025
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation , giving the hilltop town back its most illustrious resident after Pope Francis stayed away during his 12-year...
Tourism trends point to record crowds for Moose Jaw's Sidewalk Days this July
Moose Jaw Today
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Tourism MJ Visitor Centre saw 500 more guests last month compared to the same time last year, since many people prefer to shop local. MOOSE JAW — Downtown Moose Jaw will come alive once again with the sights, sounds, and flavours of summer as the...
Lawmakers convene special hearing at veterans center to examine rural health care challenges
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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“I know firsthand how veterans feel when VA is out of reach. We do not have a VA hospital in my district,” said Republican Rep. Tom Barrett, who lives with his family in rural Michigan after serving in the Army for 22 years. Barrett, who is...
Harvard issues travel advisory for international students: 5 crucial things to know before you fly
The Times of India
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Amid growing concerns over immigration scrutiny and digital privacy, Harvard University has issued a strong advisory for its international student community. The guidance was shared during a closed-door session hosted by Harvard's International...
COLUMN: Which road are you traveling?
The Andalusia Star-News - Alabama
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July 6, 2025
Published 7:30 am Sunday, July 6, 2025 U.S. Highway 1 connects Key West, Florida to the Canadian border in Fort Kent, Maine. Constructed in 1926, this highway takes travelers along the east coast for 2,369 miles. Also in 1926, U.S. Route 66 was...
Illinois National Guard Soldiers among many completing annual training at Fort McCoy in June
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 27, 2025
Thousands of troops trained at Fort McCoy in June 2025, including Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and more. Some of the units with larger numbers of troops training on post were with the Illinois National Guard. According to a coverage post by Sgt...
All-Star Courtney Williams shines with 25 points as Lynx beat Chicago 80-75
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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July 7, 2025
Early in the day Sunday the news came out. For the second time in her career and for the first in her time with the Lynx, Courtney Williams was a WNBA All-Star.A few hours later she went out and played like one.Starting slow but, again, finding a...
Man, 56, seriously injured in Englewood hit-and-run: Chicago police say
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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July 6, 2025
Sunday, July 6, 2025 1:11PM Chicago police have issued an alert after a 56-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Halsted Street the Englewood Saturday. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have issued an alert after a...
CFC's 11-Match Home Unbeaten Streak Snapped In Loss To Chicago
Chattanooga Pulse - Tennessee
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July 6, 2025
Chattanooga FC's 11-match home unbeaten run ended on Saturday night after a narrow 1-0 defeat by Chicago Fire FC II at Finley Stadium. CFC had a plethora of chances in both halves but was ultimately unable to find the much-needed breakthrough....
World News | Pope Aims to Restore 'body and Spirit' During Vacation That Brings Pontiff Back to Castel Gandolfo
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Rome, Jul 6 (AP) Pope Leo XIV on Sunday heads to the papal summer residence for a six-week vacation, giving the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo back its most illustrious resident after Pope Francis stayed away during his 12-year pontificate. Leo...
Pope aims to restore 'body and spirit' during vacation that brings a pontiff back to Castel Gandolfo
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The 69-year-old Chicago native is resuming the papal tradition of leaving the Vatican for the hot summer months in favor of the relatively cooler climes of the Alban Hills, south of Rome. The area has been a favorite getaway for Roman rulers since...
Supreme Court ruling casts doubt on birthright citizenship for immigrant families in Chicago
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 6, 2025
Pregnant and living in Chicago without legal immigration status, Daniela Sigala has spent the last several months thinking of names for her soon-to-be-born son and imagining him receiving something she’s yet to attain: U.S. citizenship. But...
Northlandia: Train porters' local ties lead to 'incredible story'
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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July 25, 2025
DULUTH — As founder of the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago, Lyn Hughes has seen a lot of donations. "People always reach out to us and say they have artifacts and things they want to donate," said Hughes. The...
Chicago will be next location for Universal Horror Unleashed year-round haunt
Attractions Magazine - Florida
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June 26, 2025
Universal Horror Unleashed Chicago will bring the spooks of Halloween Horror Nights to a year-round venue. Following the success of Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Horror Unleashed brings haunted houses, themed dining, and live entertainment to...
Chicago debuts its first-ever Regional Day Pass linking CTA, Metra and Pace
Time Out
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Getting around Chicago just got a whole lot smoother: Chicago Transit Authority just announced a brand-new Regional Day Pass that offers unlimited rides on CTA, Metra and Pace for a full day—all from a single purchase in the Ventra app. This is...