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Media may have missed major angle in Trump's criticism of South Korea

National Security

Media may have missed major angle in Trump's criticism of South Korea

After the public was surprised by President Donald Trump’s sudden criticism of South Korea, a former CIA officer says the complaint has been brewing for months because of South Korea’s cozy ties to China and its communist party.

The future of government: There’s a lot at stake in midterm elections

Politics-Govt

The future of government: There’s a lot at stake in midterm elections

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) sees the November elections as midterms for the ages.

OpenAI-Axios deal called another engine for 'left-wing ideology'

Media

OpenAI-Axios deal called another engine for 'left-wing ideology'

A media watchdog notices that right-leaning news outlets have been left out of a new partnership meant to keep local news reports going.

Ministries and churches rush to respond to tragic Indiana flooding

Science & Tech

Ministries and churches rush to respond to tragic Indiana flooding

A once-in-a-century flood has northern Indiana underwater, and AFN reports churches and disaster recovery ministries are heading to the area.

Shocked professor pleads for return of standardized tests at Berkeley

Education

Shocked professor pleads for return of standardized tests at Berkeley

A new article by a University of California-Berkeley math professor comes with a shocking accusation: Many of her students can’t do algebra equations and even basic fractions.

In a world of AOCs, be a Leavitt

Opinions

In a world of AOCs, be a Leavitt

These are two radically different approaches to motherhood. And these two women are representative of a much larger debate.

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Foot-washing fight about more than convenience for Islamic travelers

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Foot-washing fight about more than convenience for Islamic travelers

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to states along the east coast

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to states along the east coast

Israel-Middle East

Iran, gas prices and midterms: Bauer says voters miss 'intricacies of the oil market'

Iran, gas prices and midterms: Bauer says voters miss 'intricacies of the oil market'

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Shocked professor pleads for return of standardized tests at Berkeley

Do you believe a Berkeley professor who ties unprepared students to no requirement for SAT and ACT testing?

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Survey: Gen Zers prefer sports betting over Wall Street

In a world of AOCs, be a Leavitt

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US and Canada hold last-minute talks to avoid new tariff threat

US and Canada hold last-minute talks to avoid new tariff threat

Penn State frats at center of major cocaine drug ring

Penn State frats at center of major cocaine drug ring

Obama judge blocks move of FBI headquarters to DC office building

Obama judge blocks move of FBI headquarters to DC office building

Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran

Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran

Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress

Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress

In Alaska primaries, Republican voters will be double-checking the names on the ballot

In Alaska primaries, Republican voters will be double-checking the names on the ballot

School vaccination rates inch down again and exemptions reach record high

School vaccination rates inch down again and exemptions reach record high

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Resident reacts after explosions tear through Ohio industrial building, 2 workers unaccounted for

Resident reacts after explosions tear through Ohio industrial building, 2 workers unaccounted for

Trump honors teen lifeguard and boy he rescued off California coast at White House

Trump honors teen lifeguard and boy he rescued off California coast at White House

Trump honors teen lifeguard and boy he rescued off California coast at White House

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Hawaii pounded with torrential rain as Hurricane Lala weakens to Tropical Storm

Hawaii pounded with torrential rain as Hurricane Lala weakens to Tropical Storm

Hawaii pounded with torrential rain as Hurricane Lala weakens to Tropical Storm

Historic flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in Indiana

Historic flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in Indiana

Historic flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in Indiana

Corgis sprint, bark and dress up on race day in Vilnius

Corgis sprint, bark and dress up on race day in Vilnius

Corgis sprint, bark and dress up on race day in Vilnius

Japan renews pledge for peace on anniversary of end of World War II

Japan renews pledge for peace on anniversary of end of World War II

Japan renews pledge for peace on anniversary of end of World War II

Attorneys speak after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Attorneys speak after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Attorneys speak after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Judge moves Alex Murdaugh retrial from small county

Judge moves Alex Murdaugh retrial from small county

Judge moves Alex Murdaugh retrial from small county

Builders in Belgium find 9 million euros worth of gold during renovation

Builders in Belgium find 9 million euros worth of gold during renovation

Builders in Belgium find 9 million euros worth of gold during renovation

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AP Top Stories August 14

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World War II Memorial vandalized with graffiti and soap in fountain in Washington

World War II Memorial vandalized with graffiti and soap in fountain in Washington

World War II Memorial vandalized with graffiti and soap in fountain in Washington

Indiana father recalls “panic” as he fled his flooded home with six children

Indiana father recalls “panic” as he fled his flooded home with six children

Indiana father recalls “panic” as he fled his flooded home with six children

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Media may have missed major angle in Trump's criticism of South Korea

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Media may have missed major angle in Trump's criticism of South Korea

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The future of government: There’s a lot at stake in midterm elections

OpenAI-Axios deal called another engine for 'left-wing ideology'

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OpenAI-Axios deal called another engine for 'left-wing ideology'

Shocked professor pleads for return of standardized tests at Berkeley

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Shocked professor pleads for return of standardized tests at Berkeley

New defense alliance puts Iran, Israel on alert

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New defense alliance puts Iran, Israel on alert

Ministries and churches rush to respond to tragic Indiana flooding

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Ministries and churches rush to respond to tragic Indiana flooding

Survey: Gen Zers prefer sports betting over Wall Street

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Survey: Gen Zers prefer sports betting over Wall Street

Jeter: Nehemiah Alliance is mobilizing the people to rebuild our walls

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Jeter: Nehemiah Alliance is mobilizing the people to rebuild our walls

Court hearing next step after surrogate mother refused abortion

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Court hearing next step after surrogate mother refused abortion

Virginia ban on state scholarship money for religious degrees comes under fire

Legal-Courts

Virginia ban on state scholarship money for religious degrees comes under fire

Foot-washing fight about more than convenience for Islamic travelers

Culture

Foot-washing fight about more than convenience for Islamic travelers

Awareness of kratom crisis has spurred need for action

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Awareness of kratom crisis has spurred need for action

Conservative males are bringing the WNBA 'back to reality'

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Conservative males are bringing the WNBA 'back to reality'

Economic expert: Get government out of the way of entrepreneurs

Business

Economic expert: Get government out of the way of entrepreneurs

Christian persecution continues in Nigeria and across Africa

Persecution

Christian persecution continues in Nigeria and across Africa

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