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    Swiss Guards march after a new Pope was elected when 133 cardinals gathered on the second day of the conclave to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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    Cleveland Guardians right fielder Nolan Jones can't field a fly ball hit by Washington Nationals' Alex Call for a double during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington.
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    Lydia Ko, of New Zealand, hits to the 13th fairway as the skyline and Statue of Liberty loom in the distance during the first round of the Mizuho Americas Open LPGA golf tournament, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J.
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    National Cadet Corps members participate during a mock drill to train civilians and security personnel to respond in case of attack, in Guwahati, India, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 amid rising fears of wider conflict following India's strikes in Pakistan.
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    President Donald Trump, left, gets a reaction from Britian's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, right, as they take questions from members of the media after announcing a trade deal between U.S. and U.K. in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington.
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    Author Dan Nadel (@dannadel) breaks down key lines Author Dan Nadel (@dannadel) breaks down key lines from his 2019 book “Crumb: A Cartoonist’s Life,” offering a deep dive into the life, legacy, and lasting impact of the influential underground cartoonist Robert Crumb. 🔗 Tap the link in bio for the full story. #RobertCrumb #DanNadel #UndergroundComics #ComicsHistory #CartoonistLife #GraphicArt #BrooklynWriters #ArtDocumentary #CulturalIcons #IllustrationHistory
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    Less than two weeks from now, the reigning WNBA ch Less than two weeks from now, the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty will begin defense of their title at Downtown’s Barclays Center. Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art across the East River, the Liberty’s three biggest stars proved they could shine off the hardwood as well as on it. Finals Most Valuable Player Jonquel Jones, two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart and All-Star Sabrina Ionescu attended the annual Met Gala in New York City, strutting their stuff in the latest art fashion rather than tanks tops and baggy shorts. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Brandon Todd/New York Liberty #Liberty #WNBA #MetGala #basketball #BrooklynEagle #themet
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