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One more #pope story for @USATODAY . I'll admit to a little bias: As a (part) Filipino, I'd love to see a Filipino pontiff. The ancestors would be overjoyed. https://t.co/W5RDPZ3Q0e

Who is Pietro Parolin? What we know about one of the leading candidates to succeed Francis as #pope Writing for @USATODAY https://t.co/JPQ0DBpB6c

As the papal conclave is about to get underway, here's a look for @USATODAY about how a new #pope is chosen: https://t.co/PHuXwWFrOI

Took a chance with my lede on this story--using a @kendricklamar quote on a story about how a #pope chooses his name. https://t.co/EHIy0SNiQc

How long do Apple Watches have to exist before I don’t get the urge to ask someone talking into one, “Are you from the future?”

It's the Bard's birthday! Marking the occasion for @USATODAY #shakespearesbirthday #Shakespeare #ShakespeareDay https://t.co/jr3wvXrLiB

Surveillance, body camera video and 911 call/transcript released in the fatal shooting of an autistic, nonspeaking Idaho teen by police. Reporting for @USATODAY https://t.co/AAbACsyA14

It’s #RecordStoreDay ! Here’s a little ditty I wrote for @USATODAY referencing one of my favorite movies and including my favorite record store. https://t.co/PLswnyD2hS

Rose Marie Delagram admitted she doesn't like to watch the news lately. The 89-year-old finds it stressful to see reports about #DOGE federal layoffs & spending cuts & worries how it will affect deliveries from #MealsOnWheels. Reporting for @usatoday https://t.co/K0uNrWeUQ0

Imagine having a baby at 50 years old. Imagine having *four* babies at 50 years old. Now, imagine having four babies at almost 100 years old. It happened in Philadelphia. Reporting for @USATODAY https://t.co/QWvWcaExWd

Mark Anson, 95, said "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" is a frequent request from his neighbors at his Indiana retirement community. "I thought (the song) was for old people," Anson said. "But it turns out I’m old, too!" Reporting for @USATODAY https://t.co/x4n6IH7n3A

Funny thing about #history: Even when we think it's hidden, it tends to reveal itself. Reporting for @USATODAY : https://t.co/VH6cobKxqi

Philadelphia is my favorite city. One reason is its amazing street art. So this @USATODAY story fun to report, & I was privileged to highlight the experiences of such amazing women artists @muralarts https://t.co/lu3shI5CZT

She's beloved by kids, even if they chop her hair, color her face & tear off her head. She's #Barbie: The doll that launched millions of girls' imaginations & maybe as many think pieces act her role in American culture, fashion & feminism. @USATODAY https://t.co/wBWA8A758q

In his career, @kenlacovara has explored the Gobi Desert, Egypt and Patagonia. But one of the biggest troves turned out to be behind a South Jersey shopping center. Now @RowanUniversity is opening a new museum based on what he's found there. https://t.co/TtRaYxO0Je

RT @ukpapers: 🇺🇸 Dinosaur Museum Rises In Unlikely Place ▫A treasure trove of fossil finds all behind Loew's and Chick-Fil-A ▫@wordsbyphae…

🙋🏻‍♀️ Who had nuns in school? Fewer kids who go to Catholic school have nuns, mostly because there are, well, fewer nuns. I wrote for @USATODAY about why that is, and what that means for #Catholic education. https://t.co/HANKMY12oM