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Japan stalled in hunt to replace Iwo Jima as site for US carrier-landing practice
F/A-18s from Carrier Air Wing 5 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, take part in field carrier-landing practice at Iwo Jima, Japan, May 17, 2019.<br>James Bolinger/Stars and Stripes
F/A-18s from Carrier Air Wing 5 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, take part in field carrier-landing practice at Iwo Jima, Japan, May 17, 2019.<br>James Bolinger/Stars and Stripes

Iwo Jima was meant to be a temporary site for US carrier-landing practice. But over 30 years later, Japan's latest plan for a replacement has hit a snag.

Trucks from Fisher Industries prepare the ground for a wall to be built on private property near El Paso, Texas. <br>Jordyn Rozensky and Justin Hamel/The Washington Post
Trucks from Fisher Industries prepare the ground for a wall to be built on private property near El Paso, Texas. <br>Jordyn Rozensky and Justin Hamel/The Washington Post

Trump urges Army Corps of Engineers to award border wall deal to North Dakota firm

According to administration officials, President Donald Trump has pushed to steer a wall contract to a construction firm led by a Republican donor who has frequently appeared on TV to tout a border barrier.

A trumpeter plays taps while soldiers present arms during a ceremony to rededicate memorial to fallen soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade, Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Vilseck, Germany. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes
A trumpeter plays taps while soldiers present arms during a ceremony to rededicate memorial to fallen soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade, Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Vilseck, Germany. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes

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Soldiers in Germany remember fallen comrades as Memorial Day weekend approaches

The 18th Military Police Brigade in Vilseck gathered to remember their brigade’s soldiers who died in combat.

National flags of the U.S., North Korea and Vietnam are displayed at the International Media Center for the U.S-North Korean summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.<br>Vincent Yu/AP
National flags of the U.S., North Korea and Vietnam are displayed at the International Media Center for the U.S-North Korean summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.<br>Vincent Yu/AP

N. Korea says no new nuclear talks unless US changes its position

The statement was posted on the state-run Korean Central News Agency on the eve of President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Japan.


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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visit Arlington National Cemetery for the annual Flags In ceremony ahead of Memorial Day Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Arlington, Va. <br>Andrew Harnik/AP
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visit Arlington National Cemetery for the annual Flags In ceremony ahead of Memorial Day Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Arlington, Va. <br>Andrew Harnik/AP

Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery before Memorial Day

President Donald Trump paid his respects Thursday to those who died in service to the United States by placing American flags at several gravesites during an early Memorial Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

The South Korean destroyer Choi Young is moored at the Port of Djibouti, May 8, 2017.<br>Joseph Harwood/National Guard
The South Korean destroyer Choi Young is moored at the Port of Djibouti, May 8, 2017.<br>Joseph Harwood/National Guard

S. Korean sailor dies during destroyer docking accident after antipiracy mission

A rope broke as it was being tightened to secure the ship to the dock in the southeastern port of Chinhae, resulting in an accident that left one sailor dead and four injured, according to the South Korean navy.

President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr arrive for a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, on May 22, 2019.<br>Andrew Harnik/AP
President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr arrive for a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, on May 22, 2019.<br>Andrew Harnik/AP

Trump expands Barr power over classified Russia probe info

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The Health and Human Services Department issued a new rule on Friday, May, 24, 2019, saying laws banning sex discrimination in health care don't apply to people's "gender identity."<br>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Facebook

Federal government aims to roll back transgender health protection

The Health and Human Services Department released a proposed regulation that in effect says "gender identity" is not protected under federal laws that prohibit discrimination in health care.

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The South Korean destroyer Choi Young is moored at the Port of Djibouti, May 8, 2017.<br>Joseph Harwood/National Guard

S. Korean sailor dies during destroyer docking accident after antipiracy mission

A rope broke as it was being tightened to secure the ship to the dock in the southeastern port of Chinhae, resulting in an accident that left one sailor dead and four injured, according to the South Korean navy.

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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement outside at 10 Downing Street in London, Friday May 24, 2019. Theresa May says she'll quit as UK Conservative leader on June 7.<br>Dominic Lipinski/PA/AP

UK's May to quit as party leader June 7, sparking race for new prime minister

Theresa May announced Friday that she will step down as U.K. Conservative Party leader in two weeks, admitting defeat in her attempt to take Britain out of the European Union and sparking a contest to replace her as prime minister.

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Strike kills two militants as US-backed forces push into ISIS territory in Somalia

The U.S. military said it killed two Islamic State fighters Wednesday in Somalia, where there has been an uptick in airstrikes against the militant group in the past month.

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The Health and Human Services Department issued a new rule on Friday, May, 24, 2019, saying laws banning sex discrimination in health care don't apply to people's "gender identity."<br>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Facebook

Federal government aims to roll back transgender health protection

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The South Korean destroyer Choi Young is moored at the Port of Djibouti, May 8, 2017.<br>Joseph Harwood/National Guard

S. Korean sailor dies during destroyer docking accident after antipiracy mission

A rope broke as it was being tightened to secure the ship to the dock in the southeastern port of Chinhae, resulting in an accident that left one sailor dead and four injured, according to the South Korean navy.

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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement outside at 10 Downing Street in London, Friday May 24, 2019. Theresa May says she'll quit as UK Conservative leader on June 7.<br>Dominic Lipinski/PA/AP

UK's May to quit as party leader June 7, sparking race for new prime minister

Theresa May announced Friday that she will step down as U.K. Conservative Party leader in two weeks, admitting defeat in her attempt to take Britain out of the European Union and sparking a contest to replace her as prime minister.

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Afghan police official says blast at Kabul mosque kills two

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Strike kills two militants as US-backed forces push into ISIS territory in Somalia

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Johnnie Downs places a rose at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.<br>Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes
Johnnie Downs places a rose at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.<br>Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes

Duplications, misspellings and miscounts found in new study of the Vietnam Wall

After checking and rechecking available databases, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund officials took a master list to the memorial and checked it against the names on the Wall.

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Navy F-35 squadron is deactivated at Eglin AFB

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A trumpeter plays taps while soldiers present arms during a ceremony to rededicate memorial to fallen soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade, Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Vilseck, Germany. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes
A trumpeter plays taps while soldiers present arms during a ceremony to rededicate memorial to fallen soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade, Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Vilseck, Germany. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes

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Navy, Marines, Coast Guard sail into New York for Fleet Week

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Suspicious exam results spark cheating probe at Air Force Academy

The investigations, called a “clarification” process in academy lingo, are used to determine whether cadets violated the school’s honor code, which forbids lying, cheating and stealing. “Academic integrity at the academy is taken extremely seriously,” academy spokeswoman Lt. Col. Tracy Bunko said in an email.

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Kathleen Isabel Rose Bourque, left, and Marine 1st Lt. Conor Mcdowell.<br>Facebook

Marine will never get to deliver ring after four-day courtship

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In a June 22, 2013 photo, the U.S. Navy welcomes its first 5th generation F-35C carrier variant production aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.<br>Lockheed Martin
In a June 22, 2013 photo, the U.S. Navy welcomes its first 5th generation F-35C carrier variant production aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.<br>Lockheed Martin

Navy F-35 squadron is deactivated at Eglin AFB

With gratitude for its seven years at Eglin Air Force Base and enthusiasm for the future in California, the Navy's first F-35C strike fighter squadron furled its flag in a Thursday morning ceremony.

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A trumpeter plays taps while soldiers present arms during a ceremony to rededicate memorial to fallen soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade, Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Vilseck, Germany. <br>Martin Egnash/Stars and Stripes

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Soldiers in Germany remember fallen comrades as Memorial Day weekend approaches

The 18th Military Police Brigade in Vilseck gathered to remember their brigade’s soldiers who died in combat.

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Sailors and Marines salute the Freedom Tower on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York while transiting the Hudson River as they head to a pier in Manhattan during Fleet Week New York on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Fleet Week New York is in its 31st year.<br>Specialist 3rd Class Brett Walker/U.S. Navy
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Navy, Marines, Coast Guard sail into New York for Fleet Week

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Kathleen Isabel Rose Bourque, left, and Marine 1st Lt. Conor Mcdowell.<br>Facebook

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Kathleen Isabel Rose Bourque and Marine 1st Lt. Hugh Conor McDowell were supposed to be planning their wedding. Instead, this Memorial Day weekend, she will be at his funeral.

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Young CAJ squad continues winning tradition

In their two previous Far East championships, Christian Academy Japan had one or two definitive stars who led the Knights to titles.

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D-II boys soccer final

Young CAJ squad continues winning tradition

In their two previous Far East championships, Christian Academy Japan had one or two definitive stars who led the Knights to titles.