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In a decision unprecedented in modern times, Pope Benedict XVI said Monday that he would resign effective Feb. 28, six weeks shy of his 86th birthday. He told cardinals at the Vatican that he lacks the strength to continue his…

Updated, Feb. 12 7:33 a.m. Monday's Daily Download segment explored what it means to "like" something on Facebook, and the trend of people who choose to ditch using Facebook altogether. Howard Kurtz and Lauren Ashburn of Daily Download joined…

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On Monday's NewsHour: Pope Benedict XVI will resign at the end of the month, becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years An update on the manhunt for the fugitive ex-police officer in Los Angeles The phenomenon of…