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US soldiers left Vietnam 50 years ago. How do these nations cooperate now? As America marks the Vietnam War's 50th anniversary, both nations continue to seek ways to partner beyond the legacy of a complicated conflict.

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Focus - Supreme Court case would allow religious charter schools. Why charters object. The Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that would establish the first religious charter school in the U.S. Opponents include advocates for charter schools and some conservative Christians.

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100 days of Trump unleashed: Big moves, but long-term impact unknown -- President Donald Trump's second term has put plenty on the line after 100 days. A lesson Mr. Trump learned from his first term is to be more aggressive in pursuit of goals.

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For thousands abused as juveniles, LA County's historic settlement opens new era -- LA County supervisors are expected to approve a $4 billion settlement to thousands of survivors of alleged sexual abuse in juvenile centers. The largest such settlement in U.S. history includes an apology and validation of the harm done.

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Disarray at Pentagon puts spotlight on civilian leadership's crucial role -- Many U.S. military officials welcome the idea of strategic reforms. But they worry now about upheaval without strong civilian leadership.

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When government promises are broken, how is trust restored? -- What can history tell us about the social contract between the U.S. government and the American people? Our columnist interviews author Justene Hill Edwards about the Reconstruction-era Freedman's Bank.

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'Make America Healthy Again': A movement rallies around RFK Jr.'s agenda -- RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again initiatives are controversial, but tap into a postpandemic skepticism of the medical establishment and a desire for more natural solutions.

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What USAID cuts mean for Peru as it battles cartels on coca, gold trade -- Peru received $135 million in USAID funding in 2024. Substantial contributions were for areas ranging from democratic governance to minority rights.

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They wanted to build affordable housing. The town took their land. -- A federal case out of Rhode Island could set a precedent in governments' power over private developments. Can eminent domain be used to halt development in the name of public good?

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Four years on, Trump is still focused on his 2020 loss -- Even as ongoing defamation lawsuits find no evidence of a fraudulent election, President Donald Trump keeps insisting that the 2020 vote was rigged. He's issuing orders targeting officials and lawyers whose work undercut his claims, and demanding states tighten voting rules to prevent alleged fraud.

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As cities fight to retain 'sanctuary' status, some immigrants question the policy -- The Trump administration wants to take away federal funding from sanctuary cities; two in Massachusetts are suing. As they observe increased immigration enforcement, some immigrants say the policies aren't effective.

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Why Harvard and other colleges are fighting for 'essential freedom' -- The oldest university in the United States is now leading a charge to protect not just research but also the First Amendment, with other colleges and universities lining up behind it.

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Supreme Court blocks, for now, Trump deportations under 18th-century wartime law -- On Saturday, the court told the administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court."

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First Look - JD Vance visits the Vatican for Easter after papal rebuke over Trump's migrant crackdown - U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with the Vatican's No. 2 official after a remarkable papal rebuke of the Trump administration's crackdown on migrants.

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