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Washington celebrates Sikh holiday Baisakhi at state Capitol for first time

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WA Gov. Bob Ferguson declared April 13 as Baisakhi Day, the state's first official recognition of the Sikh holiday and its community.

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Inland Northwest Catholic leaders praise divine gift of first U.S. Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, first American pope, inspires hope, unity and joy among Inland Northwest Catholics, as Idaho and Washington leaders praise his election.
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Dear Trump: I challenge your use of Easter and Jesus for political gain

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White South Africans given refugee status by Trump to resettle in Idaho, while other refugees remain barred from U.S.

Trump admits Afrikaner families as refugees to Idaho, citing race-based persecution in South Africa — while broader refugee program stays frozen.
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First US-born pope takes name Pope Leo XIV

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The first U.S-born pope Thursday. Cardinal Robert Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV and will be the 267th head of the Catholic Church.

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Five things to know about Pope Leo XIV

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Now that the 267th head of the Catholic Church has been chosen, what do we really know about Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV? Here are five things.
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First US-born pope takes name Pope Leo XIV

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The first U.S-born pope Thursday. Cardinal Robert Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV and will be the 267th head of the Catholic Church.
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The ADL quietly eliminated its anti-bias educational program

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