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D-Day's 75th anniversary renews interest in some classrooms
This photo taken Tuesday, May 21, 2019 shows a project created by students learning about the D-Day invasion at Normandy during a history class at Crossroads FLEX school in Cary, N.C. <br>Gerry Broome/Associated Press
This photo taken Tuesday, May 21, 2019 shows a project created by students learning about the D-Day invasion at Normandy during a history class at Crossroads FLEX school in Cary, N.C. <br>Gerry Broome/Associated Press

In the U.S. and other countries impacted by the events on June 6, 1944, historians and educators worry that the World War II milestone is losing its resonance with today's students.

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold a talk at Akasaka Palace, Japanese state guest house in Tokyo, Monday, May 27, 2019.<br>AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold a talk at Akasaka Palace, Japanese state guest house in Tokyo, Monday, May 27, 2019.<br>AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool

Trump breaks with Japan's Abe on North Korean missile tests

Earlier Monday, Trump said he backed Abe's interest in leveraging his country's good relations with Iran to help broker a possible dialogue between the U.S. and its nemesis in the Middle East.

Wearing U.S. Marine uniforms, Tim Chambers, left, and Bruce Heilman salute participants of Rolling Thunder in Washington on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Heilman, who lives in Richmond, Virginia, is a World War II veteran.<br>Matt McClain/The Washington Post
Wearing U.S. Marine uniforms, Tim Chambers, left, and Bruce Heilman salute participants of Rolling Thunder in Washington on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Heilman, who lives in Richmond, Virginia, is a World War II veteran.<br>Matt McClain/The Washington Post

Rolling Thunder takes its final ride in Washington, though Trump says it will return

It was the Sunday before Memorial Day, and in Washington, that has long meant that one of the world's largest motorcycle rallies was in town. Every year since 1988, riders have roared into the District of Columbia for Rolling Thunder, a demonstration in support of veterans, prisoners of war and service members who were missing in action.

Kadena Air Base is home to the 18th Fighter Wing in Okinawa, Japan.<br>Carlos Vazquez/Stars and Stripes
Kadena Air Base is home to the 18th Fighter Wing in Okinawa, Japan.<br>Carlos Vazquez/Stars and Stripes

Civilian contractor arrested after collision that killed motorcyclist on Okinawa

The case will be referred to Okinawa prosecutors Monday, the spokesman said.


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President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Tokyo. <br>Evan Vucci/Associated Press
President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace, Monday, May 27, 2019, in Tokyo. <br>Evan Vucci/Associated Press

Trump is first head of state to meet Japan's new emperor

President Donald Trump made history Monday under a blazing, hot sun at Japan's Imperial Palace, becoming the first world leader to meet the new emperor of Japan.

Sailors meet aboard the USS Antietam to discuss an operation during the Pacific Vanguard drill near Guam, Friday, May 24, 2019.<br>Caitlin Doornbos/Stars and Stripes
Sailors meet aboard the USS Antietam to discuss an operation during the Pacific Vanguard drill near Guam, Friday, May 24, 2019.<br>Caitlin Doornbos/Stars and Stripes

Navy kicks off its latest multinational exercise in the Western Pacific

Although armed forces from the four nations have previously exercised together in some combination, the Navy described Pacific Vanguard as a “first of its kind event.”

Soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment out of Vilseck, Germany, salute during the playing of the U.S. and French national anthems during the Memorial Day ceremony at Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, Sunday, May 26, 2019.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES
Soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment out of Vilseck, Germany, salute during the playing of the U.S. and French national anthems during the Memorial Day ceremony at Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, Sunday, May 26, 2019.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

Hundreds of US, French citizens gather to honor thousands who gave their all

Army and Air Force units from Germany take part in Memorial Day ceremony at the largest World War II cemetery in Europe to honor servicemembers' ultimate sacrifices.

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OxyContin, in 80mg pills, in a 2013 file image.<br>Liz O. Baylen/Los Angeles Times/TNS

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The state of Oklahoma settled Sunday with a second drug company over its role in the deadly opioid epidemic, reaching an $85 million agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals just two days before a landmark trial is scheduled to begin.

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U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Sakie Yokota, second from left, mother of Megumi Yokota who was kidnapped by North Korean agents at the age of 13-year-old in 1977, as Trump meets families of Japanese abductees by North Korea with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, second from right, at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, May 27, 2019. Megumi's brother Takuya Yokota, left, holds a picture of his sister Megumi Yokota.<br>Kimimasa Mayama/Pool photo via AP

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Far-right supporters react at their campaign headquarters, Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Paris. <br>Thibault Camus/Associated Press

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In this May 23, 2018 file photo, suspected Islamic State militants wait their turn for sentencing at the counterterrorism court in Baghdad, Iraq. <br>Maya Alleruzzo/Associated Press

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OxyContin, in 80mg pills, in a 2013 file image.<br>Liz O. Baylen/Los Angeles Times/TNS

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U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Sakie Yokota, second from left, mother of Megumi Yokota who was kidnapped by North Korean agents at the age of 13-year-old in 1977, as Trump meets families of Japanese abductees by North Korea with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, second from right, at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, May 27, 2019. Megumi's brother Takuya Yokota, left, holds a picture of his sister Megumi Yokota.<br>Kimimasa Mayama/Pool photo via AP

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Far-right supporters react at their campaign headquarters, Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Paris. <br>Thibault Camus/Associated Press

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In this May 23, 2018 file photo, suspected Islamic State militants wait their turn for sentencing at the counterterrorism court in Baghdad, Iraq. <br>Maya Alleruzzo/Associated Press

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In this Aug. 14, 2017 file photo, Libyan militia commander General Khalifa Hifter meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia. <br>Ivan Sekretarev/Associated Press

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This screen shot of a social media post from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge shows the May 26 dedication of a new monument honoring the nine Medal of Honor recipients from Puerto Rico. The Medal of Honor Grove at the Freedoms Foundation is said to be the oldest living memorial to the more than 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients. <br>Stars and Stripes
This screen shot of a social media post from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge shows the May 26 dedication of a new monument honoring the nine Medal of Honor recipients from Puerto Rico. The Medal of Honor Grove at the Freedoms Foundation is said to be the oldest living memorial to the more than 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients. <br>Stars and Stripes

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In this October 1943 file photo provided by Catholic Central High School, four classmates in military uniform walk down the stairs at Catholic Central High School in Troy, N.Y. From left are John Marcil, John McGrath, Howard McAlonie and Alfred Mahoney. World War II researcher Justin Taylan says airplane wreckage on the ocean floor near Okinawa is from the fighter-bomber flown by McGrath, who's still listed as missing in action. <br>AP
In this October 1943 file photo provided by Catholic Central High School, four classmates in military uniform walk down the stairs at Catholic Central High School in Troy, N.Y. From left are John Marcil, John McGrath, Howard McAlonie and Alfred Mahoney. World War II researcher Justin Taylan says airplane wreckage on the ocean floor near Okinawa is from the fighter-bomber flown by McGrath, who's still listed as missing in action. <br>AP

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup transits the Puget Sound as it returns to its homeport of Naval Station Everett in 2018.<br>Jonathan Jiang/U.S. Navy
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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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In this October 1943 file photo provided by Catholic Central High School, four classmates in military uniform walk down the stairs at Catholic Central High School in Troy, N.Y. From left are John Marcil, John McGrath, Howard McAlonie and Alfred Mahoney. World War II researcher Justin Taylan says airplane wreckage on the ocean floor near Okinawa is from the fighter-bomber flown by McGrath, who's still listed as missing in action. <br>AP
In this October 1943 file photo provided by Catholic Central High School, four classmates in military uniform walk down the stairs at Catholic Central High School in Troy, N.Y. From left are John Marcil, John McGrath, Howard McAlonie and Alfred Mahoney. World War II researcher Justin Taylan says airplane wreckage on the ocean floor near Okinawa is from the fighter-bomber flown by McGrath, who's still listed as missing in action. <br>AP

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This March 7, 2019 file photo of shows Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., where 26 horse have died since Dec. 26. <br>Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times/TNS

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This March 7, 2019 file photo of shows Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., where 26 horse have died since Dec. 26. <br>Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times/TNS

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