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Pope Francis had 'tranquil' night following respiratory crisis, Vatican says; Pope Francis holds a Jubilee audience in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Saturday, Feb\. 1, 2025\. \(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini\)

Pope Francis had 'tranquil' night following respiratory crisis, Vatican says

February 22 , 2025 at 01:21:41 p.m. EST • :

Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a "tranquil" night and rested, the Vatican said on Sunday. It comes after news that the Pope's health had deteriorated over the past 24 hours.

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Military now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage; The Canadian Armed Forces is now longer requiring some applicants to take an aptitude test when they apply to join the military as part of a new trial\. By early summer, the military said it will also start screening in more people with pre-existing medical conditions\.

Military now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage

February 23 , 2025 at 04:00:05 a.m. EST • :

As the Canadian Armed Forces continue to try and dig out of a deep recruitment hole, they're starting to give new recruits with medical conditions a shot at joining the military rather than automatically turning them away.

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Newly discovered ancient apex predator had knife-sharp teeth and bone-crushing jaws; An artist rendition of the Bastetodon, a newly discovered species of apex predator that roamed the lush forests of ancient Egypt some 30 million years ago\.

Newly discovered ancient apex predator had knife-sharp teeth and bone-crushing jaws

February 21 , 2025 at 06:29:49 p.m. EST • :

What has the body of a dog, the face of a cat and jaws powerful enough to potentially crush the bones of an elephant? Meet the Bastetodon, a newly discovered species of apex predator that roamed the lush forests of ancient Egypt some 30 million years ago.

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Donald Trump keeps talking about Canada as the 51st state. Why isn't King Charles saying something?; Prince Charles speaks during Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017\. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Adrian Wyld

Donald Trump keeps talking about Canada as the 51st state. Why isn't King Charles saying something?

February 23 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Donald Trump's repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st state have led some to wonder about the role of Canada's head of state as the U.S. president repeatedly casts his eyes and rhetoric northward.

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Can this 'burnt toast'-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change?; Biochar is a black, charcoal-like substance created by applying high heat to organic materials such as wood, plant matter, and even sewage sludge\.

Can this 'burnt toast'-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change?

February 23 , 2025 at 04:00:59 a.m. EST • :

Courtenay, B.C. resident Greg Porteous started making biochar for his neighbours as a way of taking action on climate change. The black, charcoal-like substance holds onto a lot of the carbon in the organic matter it's made from, and can be added to soil to make it healthier.

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WATCH | Why are Canadians angry at Wayne Gretzky after 4 Nations Face-Off?; Photo composite of a Team Canada hockey player in a red jersey on the ice next to a photo of a white man in a navy suit  

February 22 , 2025 at 01:09:42 a.m. EST • :

WATCH | Why are Canadians angry at Wayne Gretzky after 4 Nations Face-Off?

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Oscars 2025: Your guide to this year's twist-filled race, the films to watch and who to root for; Strippers, musicans, transformed criminals and and aspiring actors and artists\.  Just a few of the images from this year's Oscar race\.  \(Clockwise from the top left, images from Anora, Dune: Part Two, A Complete Unknown, Emilia Perez, The Brutalist and The Substance\.\)  

February 21 , 2025 at 10:04:30 p.m. EST • :

Oscars 2025: Your guide to this year's twist-filled race, the films to watch and who to root for

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Elon Musk to U.S. federal workers: Explain what you 'got done' last week or you're fired; Elon Musk speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Thursday, Feb\. 20, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md\. \(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana\)  

February 22 , 2025 at 06:17:06 p.m. EST • :

Elon Musk to U.S. federal workers: Explain what you 'got done' last week or you're fired

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Israel delays release of Palestinians, claiming 'humiliating' handover of hostages by Hamas; Israeli hostages, from left to right, Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wenkert,  show Hamas issued certificates on a stage after being instructed by militants, before being handed over to the Red Cross in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Feb\. 22, 2025\.  \(AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana\)  

February 22 , 2025 at 08:32:06 a.m. EST • :

Israel delays release of Palestinians, claiming 'humiliating' handover of hostages by Hamas

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Germany heads to the polls on Sunday with far-right party expected to make gains; Election posters of various local German candidates are fixed on lamp poles in central Frankfurt on Thursday\. Polls cast doubt on Olaf Scholz remaining as German chancellor\.  

February 21 , 2025 at 12:51:27 p.m. EST • :

Germany heads to the polls on Sunday with far-right party expected to make gains

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February 22 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Is the NDP in trouble? Party faces an uphill battle if snap election is called

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February 22 , 2025 at 11:33:49 a.m. EST • :

Trump ousts top military leader in latest Pentagon upheaval

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February 22 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Most people in Denmark and the Netherlands have a doctor. Here's what Canada can learn

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February 22 , 2025 at 08:35:01 p.m. EST • :

Anora wins best movie, director and actor at Film Independent Spirit Awards

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February 22 , 2025 at 03:17:57 p.m. EST • :

Rescuers rush to find survivors after deadly mall roof collapse in Peru

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