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1. Pope Francis is in critical condition, the Vatican says

   The 88-year-old Francis has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.

2. Week in politics: Trump's policy towards Ukraine, mass firings at federal agencies

   We look at President Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin as he turns his back on U.S. ally, Ukraine, as well as mass firings at government agencies and how that will affect the services they provide.

3. NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds

   The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.

4. Opinion: Amazon to deliver a new James Bond

   Amazon has acquired the creative license to the long-running James Bond franchise. But how do they plan to deliver?

5. Burnout is a problem for caseworkers serving unhoused people

   People who provide assistance to the unhoused often feel traumatized by their work.

6. Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs

   Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse.

7. How many fourth-graders does it take to make a podcast? Here's what we learned

   Students in an elementary school broadcasting club in California are among the youngest winners of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.

8. Elon Musk blurs the line between his government and business roles

   The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.

9. Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday

   An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.

10. Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this 4-step routine

    These simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.