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Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the church’s religious orders.

Israel’s military says troops have recovered the body of an additional hostage from Gaza.

New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction.

Trump White House to limit staff with direct access to president  NBC News

Jimmy Carter through the lens of Gerald Ford’s photographer  CNN

White House unveils Cyber Trust Mark program for consumer devices  Nextgov/FCW

White House new cyber EO would give CISA more authorities  Federal News Network

Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy.

California wildfires: See photos from the L.A. area before and after the fires  NBC News Palisades Fire grows to 17,000 acres, the most destructive in L.A. history  KTLA Los Angeles Drone footage shows LA wildfires reducing buildings to ash  CNN Firefighters make big

Vets won’t see disruptions in VA services amid White House changes  Yahoo! Voices