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Trump in Norfolk for the commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford
President Donald Trump, leaves the White House in Washington, Saturday, July 22, 2017, for a trip to Norfolk, Va., to participate in the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. <br>Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

The USS Ford is named after the country's 38th president, who rose to the rank of lieutenant commander in the Navy during World War II.

Mosul's historic Clock Church, reportedly blown up by the Islamic State, still stood in the Old City after liberation on Thursday, July 20, 2017.<br>Seth Robson/Stars and Stripes

Distinctive church among the survivors in Mosul

A historic church thought to have been blown up by the Islamic State has been found intact following the liberation of Mosul’s Old City.

Medicinal marijuana buds are made available for patients at a medical marijuana dispensary in Long Beach, California.<br>Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times/MCT

Advancing veterans’ access to medical marijuana hinges on Monday vote

A measure allowing veterans easier access to medical marijuana garnered bipartisan support in Congress last year and nearly became law. A vote Monday could be the end of the line this year in another attempt to pass it.

In this image taken from FBI video and provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Hawaii on Thursday, July 13, 2017, Army Sgt. 1st Class Ikaika Kang holds an Islamic State group flag after allegedly pledging allegiance to the group at a house in Honolulu on July 8. <br>FBI/U.S Attorney's Office, District of Hawaii via AP

Federal grand jury indicts US soldier on terrorism charges

A federal grand jury in Hawaii has indicted a U.S. soldier for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State group.

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A sign for Gereshk, a village in Helmand province, Afghanistan, is seen in October 2013. The Pentagon said Friday, July 21, 2017, that a U.S. airstrike meant to target Taliban militants near Gereshk killed several Afghan federal police officers.<br>PAUL PETERSON/U.S. Marine Corps

US airstrike accidently kills more than a dozen Afghan police

Friday’s strike on a security forces compound in Gereshk district was part of a U.S.-supported operation against Taliban militants in the area.

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL students participate in Surf Passage at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, on Feb. 16, 2010. According to reports Friday, July 21, 2017, female candidates are vying for two elite special operations jobs previously closed to women.<br>U.S. Navy

Female sailors in training to become special operators, including SEAL

According to a report on National Public Radio, two female sailors are vying for Navy special operations jobs previously closed to women.

The Navy Special Warfare Command insignia.<br>U.S. Navy photo

Member of elite Navy unit has come out as transgender

The unidentified person, who came out in October, is a Navy Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman and appears to be the first member of the elite unit to identify as transgender.

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The Trump SoHo building was one of several U.S. luxury properties that attracted investment from an ex-Kazakh politician, Viktor Khrapunov, who is alleged to have laundered stolen money.<br>Kevin G. Hall/McClatchy/TNS

Former Trump associates helped fugitive Kazakhs in visa scheme

Two former associates of Donald Trump helped a family of wealthy Kazakh fugitives make extensive investments in the United States, some aimed at helping family members obtain legal residency here, a McClatchy investigation shows.

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In this photo provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, left, clad in a camouflage uniform inspects firearms recovered from Muslim militants during his unannounced visit to Camp Ranao in Marawi city in southern Philippines Thursday, July 20, 2017.<br>Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP

Philippine leader says he won't visit US, adds 'it's lousy'

Rodrigo Duterte delivered his latest verbal attack on the United States after he was asked in a news conference Friday to react to an American lawmaker's threat to lead a protest if Duterte accepts President Donald Trump's invitation to visit the White House.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a press conference held after the talks of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with heads of government of the Visegrad Group or V4 countries in the Pesti Vigado building in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, July19, 2017.<br>Balazs Mohai/MTI via AP

Hungary's leader: Border fences will stop Muslim migration

Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Hungary's border fences, supported by other Central European countries, are the barriers to the effort to increase Muslim migration.

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Iraqis arrest 26 foreigners in Mosul; 16 women

Sources say some of those arrested were from Chechnya, and the women were from Russia, Iran, Syria, France, Belgium and Germany.

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Libyan PM decries edict by clerics loyal to rival government

A week ago, a religious committee under the government based in eastern Libya targeted Ibadi followers, describing them as a "misguided and aberrant group."

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The Trump SoHo building was one of several U.S. luxury properties that attracted investment from an ex-Kazakh politician, Viktor Khrapunov, who is alleged to have laundered stolen money.<br>Kevin G. Hall/McClatchy/TNS

Former Trump associates helped fugitive Kazakhs in visa scheme

Two former associates of Donald Trump helped a family of wealthy Kazakh fugitives make extensive investments in the United States, some aimed at helping family members obtain legal residency here, a McClatchy investigation shows.

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In this photo provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, left, clad in a camouflage uniform inspects firearms recovered from Muslim militants during his unannounced visit to Camp Ranao in Marawi city in southern Philippines Thursday, July 20, 2017.<br>Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP

Philippine leader says he won't visit US, adds 'it's lousy'

Rodrigo Duterte delivered his latest verbal attack on the United States after he was asked in a news conference Friday to react to an American lawmaker's threat to lead a protest if Duterte accepts President Donald Trump's invitation to visit the White House.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a press conference held after the talks of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with heads of government of the Visegrad Group or V4 countries in the Pesti Vigado building in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, July19, 2017.<br>Balazs Mohai/MTI via AP

Hungary's leader: Border fences will stop Muslim migration

Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Hungary's border fences, supported by other Central European countries, are the barriers to the effort to increase Muslim migration.

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Iraqis arrest 26 foreigners in Mosul; 16 women

Sources say some of those arrested were from Chechnya, and the women were from Russia, Iran, Syria, France, Belgium and Germany.

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Libyan PM decries edict by clerics loyal to rival government

A week ago, a religious committee under the government based in eastern Libya targeted Ibadi followers, describing them as a "misguided and aberrant group."

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Remaining survivors of USS Arizona lay wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

Because Joe George did not obey orders to leave the area, the Navy did not ever issue him a medal.

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Cindy and John Elliott hold a photo of their son, Sean Elliott, 30, who was co-piloting a C-130 plane that crashed in a soybean field in Mississippi on July 10, at their home in San Juan Capistrano, on Thursday, July 20, 2017.<br>Staff Photographer

Calif. couple thankful for support after Marine son's death in Mississippi plane crash

Cindy and John Elliott's son, Capt. Sean Endecott Elliott, was among the 15 Marines and one sailor to die when the C-130 in which they were flying exploded over a Mississippi bean field.

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A sign for Gereshk, a village in Helmand province, Afghanistan, is seen in October 2013. The Pentagon said Friday, July 21, 2017, that a U.S. airstrike meant to target Taliban militants near Gereshk killed several Afghan federal police officers.<br>PAUL PETERSON/U.S. Marine Corps

US airstrike accidently kills more than a dozen Afghan police

Friday’s strike on a security forces compound in Gereshk district was part of a U.S.-supported operation against Taliban militants in the area.

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President Donald Trump, leaves the White House in Washington, Saturday, July 22, 2017, for a trip to Norfolk, Va., to participate in the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. <br>Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

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Trump in Norfolk for the commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford

The USS Ford is named after the country's 38th president, who rose to the rank of lieutenant commander in the Navy during World War II.

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Arizona's only active duty military band to be phased out

On Oct. 15, 2018, the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps Band (62nd Army Band) will inactivate.

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FILE - In this June 6, 2017, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington.<br>Susan Walsh/AP

Homeland security secretary says ports a terrorism priority

John Kelly said he believes the current security levels at U.S. shipping ports is adequate, but his agency must continue to research new technology to keep up with changing threats.

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Cindy and John Elliott hold a photo of their son, Sean Elliott, 30, who was co-piloting a C-130 plane that crashed in a soybean field in Mississippi on July 10, at their home in San Juan Capistrano, on Thursday, July 20, 2017.<br>Staff Photographer

Calif. couple thankful for support after Marine son's death in Mississippi plane crash

Cindy and John Elliott's son, Capt. Sean Endecott Elliott, was among the 15 Marines and one sailor to die when the C-130 in which they were flying exploded over a Mississippi bean field.

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A sign for Gereshk, a village in Helmand province, Afghanistan, is seen in October 2013. The Pentagon said Friday, July 21, 2017, that a U.S. airstrike meant to target Taliban militants near Gereshk killed several Afghan federal police officers.<br>PAUL PETERSON/U.S. Marine Corps

US airstrike accidently kills more than a dozen Afghan police

Friday’s strike on a security forces compound in Gereshk district was part of a U.S.-supported operation against Taliban militants in the area.

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President Donald Trump, leaves the White House in Washington, Saturday, July 22, 2017, for a trip to Norfolk, Va., to participate in the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. <br>Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

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Trump in Norfolk for the commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford

The USS Ford is named after the country's 38th president, who rose to the rank of lieutenant commander in the Navy during World War II.

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Arizona's only active duty military band to be phased out

On Oct. 15, 2018, the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps Band (62nd Army Band) will inactivate.

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FILE - In this June 6, 2017, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington.<br>Susan Walsh/AP

Homeland security secretary says ports a terrorism priority

John Kelly said he believes the current security levels at U.S. shipping ports is adequate, but his agency must continue to research new technology to keep up with changing threats.

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Air Force safety Weston Steelhammer on the sidelines during a game at Army in November, 2016.<br>Stars and Stripes

Weston Steelhammer, other Air Force grads won't be in NFL training camps

The Department of Defense’s policy would have allowed players to apply to serve their time on reserve status to pursue professional sports, but that rule was changed just before the NFL draft in Apri.

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Air Force safety Weston Steelhammer on the sidelines during a game at Army in November, 2016.<br>Stars and Stripes

Weston Steelhammer, other Air Force grads won't be in NFL training camps

The Department of Defense’s policy would have allowed players to apply to serve their time on reserve status to pursue professional sports, but that rule was changed just before the NFL draft in Apri.

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