Iraqi leader declares end to IS caliphate amid Mosul fighting
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said the self styled Islamic State caliphate is finished as forces press into Mosul's Old City. Despite the claim, deadly clashes persist with field hospitals overflowing and civilians fleeing. Across the border in Raqqa, Kurdish led forces encircle IS’s de facto capital, with as many as 2,500 militants remaining, setting the stage for a prolonged battle.
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Pope Francis faces crisis as Pell charged with abuse
Vatican finances come under new strain as Cardinal George Pell, the pope's top adviser, is charged in Australia with multiple counts of historical sexual assault. Pell denies the accusations and takes leave, while Francis seeks to preserve reforms and restore credibility amid ongoing abuse scandal scrutiny.
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Republicans Eye Obama Tax Increases To Save Health Bill
Senate Republicans weigh keeping some Obama tax hikes on wealthy earners to fund subsidies for the poor as they seek to salvage health care legislation. Major factions demand insurer plans with low premiums but minimal benefits, while coverage rules from Obama’s 2010 law complicate repeal. McConnell postpones vote to placate conservative and moderate wings amid internal GOP opposition.
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Michigan AG calls for shutting down Line 5 in Straits
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette urged a definitive timetable to retire Enbridge Line 5 beneath the Straits of Mackinac amid a consultant report outlining future oil transport options. He stressed safety for Great Lakes communities and cautioned it must factor propane heating and local employment.
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