Pope Leo XIV’s brother asked him if he’d seen the movie so he would “know how to behave” when the election got underway.

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1. The Pope Watched ‘Conclave’ Just Before the Real Voting Started

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Pope Leo XIV’s brother asked him if he’d seen the movie so he would “know how to behave” when the election got underway.

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2. Harry Styles Spotted at New Pope’s First Address at Vatican City

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The One Direction alum wore a hat with “techno is my boyfriend” written on it.

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3. Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies Aged 85

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The retired judge died peacefully at home following a lifetime of public service.

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4. Jennifer Aniston’s Alleged Stalker Appears Shirtless in Court

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5. Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina Went Terribly Wrong: Autopsy

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Mikal Mahdi was executed last month, but the marksmen tasked with carrying out the grim task missed his heart, according to a new autopsy report.

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6. Famed NY Law Firm Bleeding Employees as Trump Deal Backfires

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The firm avoided Trump’s wrath by pledging $100 million in pro bono work to support the president.

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7. Bill Maher Reveals He Got Trump’s Number at White House Dinner

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The comedian met President Donald Trump for a White House dinner in March.

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8. Only 9/11 and COVID Have Been Worse for U.S. Tourism Than Trump

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A report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis found that travel spending in the United States decreased by $1.3 billion in March.

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9. CNN Correspondent Leaving Network After Just Two Years

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Kayla Tausche, who recently shifted off the White House beat, didn’t give a reason for her departure.

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10. Sex Pistols Frontman Says the Rolling Stones ‘Should Retire’

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Reminded that he previously said he’d never tour again, John Lydon said, “That’s dementia for you, I forgot that bit.”

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11. Shia LaBeouf Reveals He Used to Live in Central Park

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The actor said he was “not in a good way” while starring on Broadway and feuding with Alec Baldwin.

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12. Michelle Reveals the Brutal Words Barack Said to Her When Her Mom Died

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The first lady lost her mother, Marian, last May.

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13. Former NFL Star Learns Fate for Murdering Girlfriend

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The former Raiders tight end took a plea deal as his trial was about to begin.

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