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The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying. That comes after some high-profile air crashes, including the deadliest U.S. air disaster in almost a quarter century: When an when an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter over Washington, D.C. in January. Being at least a little nervous about flying is common. But for some people it causes deep anxiety that could require professional help. Fear of flying — sometimes called aerophobia — is an intense form of anxiety that centers on certain aspects of air travel. Some research has suggested it affects about 25 million U.S. adults. Read more:

An overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City has killed 23 people and set tents ablaze, burning people alive. Arab mediators are meanwhile working on a proposal to end the war with Hamas that would include a five-to-seven year truce and the release of all remaining hostages. France, Germany and Britain say Israel’s seven-week blockade on all imports to Gaza is “intolerable." That's unusually strong criticism from three of the country’s closest allies. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas to release the hostages in order to “block Israel’s pretexts” for continuing the war. Read more:

Thousands of people have begun filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his funeral. Tens of thousands of people are expected to pass through the basilica. The Vatican says it may keep the basilica open past midnight due to high turnout. Mourners have been waiting hours to reach the casket during the procession. Francis died on Monday at age 88 and his funeral is on Saturday. Cardinals met in private on Wednesday to finalize preparations and plan the conclave to elect Francis’ successor. Read more:

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So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout. AP's Pavan Mahal shares what the vibe is like just 15 minutes away in Rome.