Benedict XVI dies at 95 former pope and theologian
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who resigned in 2013, died at 95 in the Vatican. The church's first retired pope in six centuries faced sex abuse fallout amid a life of scholarship and conservative leadership. Francis plans funeral Mass in St Peter's Square and praised Benedict's intercession.
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Russian strikes intensify in Ukraine before New Year
Multiple blasts rocked Kyiv and other Ukrainian areas, killing at least one and wounding 14 as Russia stepped up missile attacks before the holiday. First Lady Zelenska criticized the strikes, while officials said civilians were deliberately targeted to terrorize residents ahead of 2023.
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Xi Jinping states China on right side of history in New Year speech
In a televised New Year address Xi Jinping declared China stands on the right side of history. He framed the year ahead amid scrutiny of COVID-19 handling and ongoing economic and political challenges at home and abroad.
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Xi touts gains as protests flare amid world risk report
In a brief office comments Xi Jinping highlighted agricultural growth poverty reduction and hosting the Winter Olympics while hinting at global unrest. He acknowledged peace efforts and stood for history's right side as protests against his government surge amid COVID policy shifts and rising infections. A separate report describes California storms causing road closures evacuations and record rainfall with legions of impacts across the state.
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First Day Hikes Expand Across All 50 States
Boston notes that First Day Hikes, started in 1992 at Blue Hills Reservation, has grown into a nationwide movement with tens of thousands expected to participate across hundreds of parks in all 50 states. Park officials cite outdoor time, family activity, and wellness as core benefits led by Texas Parks official Rodney Franklin. The idea originated with Patrick Flynn to attract winter park visits.
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Idaho slaying suspect to waive extradition hearing
Bryan Kohberger a 28 year old PhD student and teaching assistant at Washington State University plans to waive extradition to Idaho after his arrest in Pennsylvania for the November killings of four University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves Madison Mogen Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Prosecutors say he broke into the home with intent to murder.
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