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Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized Feb. 14 for a respiratory infection and diagnosed with double pneumonia.The pope has a history of respiratory problems, having part of his lung removed in 1957 due to infection.Francis has also experienced other health issues in recent years, including sciatica and colon surgery in 2021.

Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's a look at the pontiff's long medical history.

CNN —More than 150 whales are stranded off the coast of Tasmania, Australia, according to local authorities.The state’s Marine Conservation Program said Tuesday a total of 157 animals had become stranded near the town of Arthur River on the west coast of the island and that initial observations showed at least 90 of them were still alive.

More than 150 whales are stranded off the coast of Tasmania

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN(CNN) — Mindy Kaling is known for many things, but according to her longtime friend and “Office” costar B.J. Novak, she especially loves being known for, well, being well known.Kaling was honored on Tuesday when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Novak made a heartfelt speech that also poked fun at Kaling’s love of being famous, even if it’s a “weird” part of the job that she never really signed up for.

BJ Novak jokes that Mindy Kaling loves being famous at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

FAR’A REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — By car and on foot, through muddy olive groves and snipers’ sight lines, tens of thousands of Palestinians in recent weeks have fled Israeli military operations across the northern West Bank — the largest displacement in the occupied territory since the 1967 Mideast war.

Israel’s West Bank crackdown triggers a wave of displacement unseen in decades

Plus: My sister put a camera in our mom’s house, and it bothers meDEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for 30 years. For the past five years, I’ve noticed that he is acting a little different.

Dear Abby: I tracked my husband to a really bad neighborhood

Many on social media were angered by a video which seemingly showed Costco shoppers attempting to get a refund for their stockpile of eggs.Costco customers have slammed ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper elsewhere.Visitors to the membership-only warehouse club shared their fury after videos emerged of buyers allegedly lining up to seek a refund.

Costco customers slam ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper

The home of actress Nicole Kidman and musician Keith Urban was burglarized on Valentines Day, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation said.The break-in of their Los Angeles residence on Friday included ransacking and breaking glass, the source said. It was not immediately clear what if any property may have been taken.

Home of Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban burglarized on Valentine's Day

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.NC State Wolfpack (20-5, 12-2 ACC) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (21-5, 9-5 ACC)

Dunn leads No. 20 Georgia Tech against No. 13 NC State after 22-point outing

On Feb. 19, 1878, Thomas Edison patented the first gramophone.Feb. 19 (UPI) -- On this date in history:In 1878, Thomas Edison patented the first gramophone. Edison, who also invented the incandescent light bulb and motion picture camera, died in 1931.

On This Day: Thomas Edison patents gramophone

DENVER (AP) — Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting but found strength to forgive and to heal her soul after bonding with another family devastated by the tragedy, has died. She was 43.Hochhalter was found in her home in suburban Denver on Sunday.

Columbine survivor Anne Marie Hochhalter, who forgave gunman’s mother, dies at 43

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., questioned the citizenship status of an elected county official in New York during a discussion about Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a public meeting Tuesday.The remark by Lawler came after José Alvarado, the vice chair of Westchester County’s Board of Legislators, asked the congressman what documentation people should be expected to produce if they are stopped by ICE.

Republican lawmaker questions citizenship status of Latino county official at public meeting

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Wednesday convicted a man who threw a homemade pipe bomb at Japan’s former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a 2023 campaign event, sentencing him to 10 years in prison, according to local media reports.Ryuji Kimura, 25, was charged with attempted murder for the April 15, 2023 attack on Kishida at a small fishing port in the western city of Wakayama, as well as four other charges including violations of laws on explosives and other weapons.

Man who attacked Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Kishida convicted and sentenced to 10 years, reports say

New Zealand's central bank slashed benchmark rates by 50 basis points to 3.75%, marking its fourth straight cut, as the country's economy slows down.The move was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, and marks the lowest the policy rate since November 2022.

New Zealand central bank slashes rates by 50 points in fourth straight cut

The cannabis industry has been on fire in 2024—not literally, of course, but its growth has been explosive. With legalization sweeping across more states and countries, it’s clear this green wave isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Let’s dive into some real-world success stories and the challenges shaping this ever-evolving industry.

The cannabis industry has been on fire in 2024

CNN —President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to develop policy recommendations to expand access to and affordability of in vitro fertilization.The executive order states that within 90 days, the assistant to the president for domestic policy should submit a list of “policy recommendations on protecting IVF access and aggressively reducing out-of-pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment.”

Trump signs executive order aimed at expanding IVF access and reducing costs

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (6-19, 2-10 Summit League) at Denver Pioneers (9-19, 3-10 Summit League)

Oral Roberts visits Denver following Akins’ 27-point game

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Brazil's attorney general has charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting to lead a coup involving more than two dozen people following his 2022 election loss.Attorney General Paulo Gonet Branco filed the complaint with Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday, accusing Bolsonaro and 33 others of "carrying out acts against the Three Branches of Government and the Democratic Rule of Law," his office said in a press release.

Brazil charges Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup after losing 2022 election

The U.K.'s inflation rate rose sharply to 3% in January, coming in above analyst expectations of a 2.8% reading, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday.Core inflation, which excludes more volatile energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices, rose by 3.7% in the 12 months to January, which was up from 3.2% in the previous month.

UK inflation leaps to higher-than-expected 3% in January

Suge Knight made the allegations while defending himself from allegations that he was involved in the death of singer Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.On the heels of Suge Knight’s son issuing a challenge to Ray J to set up an organized fight, the former Death Row Records CEO has come forward with a new set of claims against the singer-turned-reality-tv-mogul.

Suge Knight Makes Bombshell Claims Involving Whitney Houston & 2Pac’s Deaths

‘I wonder when Olive Garden is going to catch on.’This simple Olive Garden hack could get you two meals for the price of one. You just have to be a bit shameless about it.While Olive Garden may not be authentic Italian food, the Italian-American chain is beloved, especially by people dining on a budget.

‘This is why I don’t work at Olive Garden anymore’: Customers order entrees at Olive Garden. They never eat them—and there’s a sneaky reason why

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Eric Adams’ lawyer asked, top officials in President Donald Trump’s Justice Department agreed, and seven prosecutors resigned in protest.Now, it’s up to Dale E. Ho, a second-year federal judge in Manhattan, to decide if Adams’ corruption case goes away.

Meet Dale E. Ho, the second-year judge weighing the future of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case

A federal indictment against the seven was unsealed Tuesday. It alleges they're part of a spree of burglaries of star athletes' homes by criminals from South America.Seven men have been charged in connection with a nationwide spree of burglaries that victimized high-profile athletes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, federal officials said Tuesday.

7 Chileans charged in connection with Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes burglaries

Is the DOGE sledgehammer really the best approach?Media rips Musk, Trump spending cuts as 'constitutional crisis'Fox News contributor Ben Domenech and former 2020 Biden-Harris campaign deputy communications director Meghan Hays join 'MediaBuzz' to react to the media calling DOGE's spending cuts a 'constitutional crisis.'

Elon Musk’s budget-slashing hits political reality of suffering Americans

Photo: Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty ImagesWhat a rih-lief for her family. Rihanna was in court today to hear the verdict in the felony assault trial agains A$AP Rocky, her longtime partner and the father of her children. As soon as Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) learned that he had been found not guilty, the rapper bolted over to the gallery, jumping to throw himself into Rihanna’s arms. She closed her eyes, overcome with emotion as she hugged him back. Rihanna — who showed up to support Rocky in court

Rihanna Is Feeling ‘Thankful’ After A$AP Rocky’s Verdict

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The number of measles cases in an outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with 58 patients confirmed in communities near the border with New Mexico.The Texas Department of State Health Services announced the number of cases in a statement Tuesday, marking an increase of 10 patients from late last week.

West Texas' measles outbreak climbs to 58 cases

Musk endorsed Trump immediately after the failed assassination attempt in Butler, PAElon Musk reveals some details behind endorsing Trump - to the presidents surpriseElon Musk reveals when he knew he would endorse President Donald Trump in exclusive Hannity interview.DOGE chief Elon Musk revealed details about his thought process on endorsing President Trump during a sit-down interview with Trump and Fox News anchor Sean Hannity on Tuesday night that the president said he had not heard before.

‘I didn't know that’: Musk surprises Trump with revelation about his 2024 endorsement

The Prowler has circled back to being cool again, and this is your chance to scoop one up with no reserve.Just a little over a year ago, the Plymouth Prowler made Hagerty’s list of appreciating classics to watch. Now, a half-dozen Prowlers are due to cross the block at Mecum’s Glendale 2025 auction.

Entire Fleet of Plymouth Prowlers Being Auctioned at Mecum’s Glendale Sale

Hong Kong CNN —A local tourist attraction in southwestern China billing itself as a winter wonderland has landed in hot water after visitors seeking the perfect selfie discovered the promised “snow” was actually made of cotton wool and foamy water.The Chengdu Snow Village project in Sichuan province—famous for spicy food and pandas—had sought to lure in tourists over the Lunar New Year holiday with promotional photos featuring thick layers of snow blanketing the roofs of log cabins.

Snow joke: Chinese attraction apologizes for winter wonderland made of cotton and bedsheets

United Airlines Flight UA1795 from Washington to San Francisco made an emergency landing in Denver after a disruptive passenger caused mid-air chaos.United Airlines Flight UA1795 Diverts to Denver After Passenger Disrupts JourneyA United Airlines flight en route from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on February 16, 2025, was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Denver due to a disruptive passenger.

United Airlines Flight UA1795 Makes urgent Emergency Landing At Denver International Airport After Disruptive Passenger Escalates Mid-Air Chaos

Bathroom renovations are costly and time-consuming, which explains why designers and contractors suggest waiting around 10 years between renovations. If you're looking for a quick and easy bathroom pick-me-up, a simple paint job — one of the best interior decorating hacks to revamp a space — does the trick.

The Soothing And Sophisticated Paint Color That Makes Small Bathrooms Look Bigger

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis slept well and ate breakfast Wednesday, the Vatican said, after he developed pneumonia in both lungs in a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff that raised concerns about his ability to fight off the infection.In an early update Wednesday morning, a Vatican spokesman said Francis spent his fifth night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital peacefully.