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Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

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April 19 (UPI) -- Actor Ashley Judd turns 57 and actor Simu Liu turns 36, among the famous birthdays for April 19. April 18 ...