US AND CANADA

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Pope Leo XIV opened the doors of the Vatican to some of the biggest names in global cinema, urging them to keep creating stories that lift the world and confront its deepest wounds. The meeting, held in the grand Sala Clementina, brought together actors, directors and filmmakers including Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen, Monica Bellucci, Chris Pine, Spike Lee and Gus Van Sant.

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Jack Schlossberg, the 32-year-old grandson of John F. Kennedy, known for his sharp and outspoken political commentary online, revealed Tuesday his intention to run for US Congress. He is seeking to replace long-serving New York Representative Jerrold Nadler, who announced his retirement from the congressional seat in September.

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Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, was compelled to postpone the scheduled launch of its New Glenn rocket on Sunday due to unfavorable weather conditions. The decision to scrub the launch, which would have been the rocket's second mission, followed delays caused by rain and a ground system issue, ultimately compounded by cumulus cloud cover as the 88-minute launch window expired.

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US President Donald Trump on Monday asked the Supreme Court to review the $5 million civil case that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. A federal appeals court had affirmed the jury’s verdict and judgment against Trump last year, ruling that the trial judge made no errors warranting a new trial. This latest move follows Trump's unsuccessful effort in June to have the appeal reviewed by the full bench of judges.