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TOP 3

1. Cardinals gather for conclave to choose new pope

2. REAL ID is here: 5 things to know before flying

3. Tensions rise between two nuclear superpowers

MAJOR HEADLINES

‘PERFECT LOCATION’ – Former FBI agent says Trump should ditch Alcatraz for island that would scare most hardened criminals. Continue reading …

POWER STRUGGLE – Latest legal move deepens standoff between judiciary and White House. Continue reading …

CITY UNDER FIRE – 'Defund the police' mecca overrun with violence, ‘failed leadership.' Continue reading …

LEGAL SHOWDOWN – James Comey’s daughter is key to Diddy prosecution after Epstein accomplice takedown. Continue reading …

CONNECTING CLUES – 52 frantic calls, vile voicemails and the moment Karen Read learned O’Keefe was dead. Continue reading …

POLITICS

‘GET ON THE STICK’ – Lawmakers get real about REAL ID mandate starting today. Continue reading …

CLOCKING IN – Jill Biden lands new job following four years as first lady. Continue reading …

'YOU KNOW MY VALUES' – Son of longtime independent senator announces jump into their state's most pivotal race. Continue reading …

CRYSTAL CLEAR – Church to excommunicate priests who follow controversial new law. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

TIMING IT RIGHT – Biden denies he left 2024 race too late for Democrats to beat Trump. Continue reading …

TRYING AGAIN – Joe Rogan can't believe it as Canada elects liberal government again. Continue reading …

‘PSAKI’ BOMB – Biden’s mouthpiece lands liberal megaphone gig after brushing off mental decline. Continue reading …

GETTING CANDID – Montel Williams describes painful and emotional health battle that goes back decades. Continue reading …

OPINION

GORDON CHANG – Trump can reshape the Middle East and outfox China with this move. Continue reading …

JUSTIN HASKINS – How Canada’s new prime minister plans to take down America. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

FINDING FAITH – Kelsey Grammer says he 'cursed God' after tragedy struck his family. Continue reading …

RED SEA SLIP – Two pilots ejected after second Navy fighter plane goes overboard. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on great golfers, mushroom meccas and legendary ladies. Take the quiz here …

RIGHT NOTE – Kacey Musgraves gets real about country music misconceptions. Continue reading …

RIDE OF HIS LIFE – Unusual scooter ride shocks onlookers. See video …

WATCH

SEN STEVE DAINES – US won't back down when meeting with China. See video …

COLIN SCOGGINS – Overhauling air traffic control tech would take 'years,' says retired FAA military liaison. See video …

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