Several speakers at an annual service at the historic Atlanta church where King served as pastor touched on the divisive partisan climate in the United States.
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Emma Stone applies to be on ‘Jeopardy!’ – the real one – every year. But no luck so far
To become a contestant on ‘Jeopardy!,’ Stone explained, you have to take a test, and you can only take it once a year, so she reapplies every June – thus far to no avail.
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Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in significant blow to Moscow
Ukraine’s military chief says that the Ukrainian air force has shot down a Russian early warning and control plane that can spot targets up to 650 kilometers (400 miles) away and a key command center aircraft that relays information to troops on the ground
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Boeing steps up inspections, to review quality after blowout
Boeing will also bring in an outside party to review its quality controls and suggest improvements, he said, adding another layer of scrutiny to its manufacturing process.
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Houthi rebels strike U.S.-owned ship off the coast of Yemen, raising tensions
A missile fired from Yemen has struck a U.S.-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, private security firms tell The Associated Press
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From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or Palestinians
Thousands of people took to the streets across the world Sunday to mark the 100th day of Israel’s war with Hamas.
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No joke: Feds are banning humorous electronic messages on highways
Humorous and quirky messages on electronic signs will soon be disappearing from highways and freeways across the country.
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As political divisions intensify, U.S. military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution
The U.S. military isn’t immune to the country’s deep political polarization, and the service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate that divide.
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War in Gaza and U.S. election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday
As communities across the U.S. celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend, some people are taking a cue from the civil rights icon’s history of protest.
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U.S. says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants from drowning
The drownings come amid escalating tensions between Texas and the U.S. government over immigration enforcement.