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Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances

Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances

WEST POINT, N.Y.
A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota

A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota

Four of the six Planned Parenthood clinics in Iowa and four in Minnesota will shut down in a year, the Midwestern affiliate operating them said Friday, blaming a freeze in federal funds, budget cuts proposed in Congress and state restrictions on abor
In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day

In their words: How recent presidents have honored America's fallen on Memorial Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation's capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground.
The Democrats' path back to power might start in places like this Appalachian town

The Democrats' path back to power might start in places like this Appalachian town

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Janet Lynn Stumbo leaned on her cane and surveyed the two dozen or so voters who had convened in a small Appalachian town to meet with the chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party.
King Charles to follow in mother's footsteps in delivering throne speech

King Charles to follow in mother's footsteps in delivering throne speech

OTTAWA — King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday, seated in a throne that incorporates a piece of English walnut from Windsor Great Park, a preserve of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth.
The Liberals promised a suite of crime measures. Here's what they're taking on

The Liberals promised a suite of crime measures. Here's what they're taking on

OTTAWA — After an election which saw the Conservatives campaign heavily on crime while the Liberals promised stricter measures for offences like violent car thefts, the new minority Liberal government has a stack of new crime policies to implement.
Fewer international students adding to university budget challenges

Fewer international students adding to university budget challenges

OTTAWA — Canadian universities are being forced to tighten their financial belts as they struggle with plummeting enrolment from international students who pay higher tuitions.
North Carolina's high court says elections board shift can continue while appeals carry on

North Carolina's high court says elections board shift can continue while appeals carry on

RALEIGH, N.C.
Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics - even more so as he ages

Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics - even more so as he ages

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class' balladeer, often weighing in on politics — most notably when he was a regular presence on Barack Obama's presid
Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board. In a seven-page ruling, U.S.