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President Barack Obama speaks about national security, May 23, 2013, at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington.

Obama to Console Oklahoma Tornado Victims

US president travels to midwestern town where 24 people were killed, over 200 lost their homes, after deadly tornado obliterated entire neighborhoods More

A man surveys floodwaters caused by heavy rains, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio.

Flash Flood Warning Issued in San Antonio, Texas

One person killed when floodwaters swept her car away; mayor implores residents to staff off roads More

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks during graduation and commissioning ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., May 25, 2013.

US Defense Chief Calls for End to Military Sex Assaults

Chuck Hagel calls sexual harrassment, assaults a 'profound betrayal' of sacred oaths, trustMore

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Video Obama Calls on Americans to Remember Military Families

Appeal comes in address as Americans observe Memorial Day weekend More

Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are seen working together in this undated photo.

Vintage Apple Computer Sells for $671,400

Auctioneer says buyer is from 'Far East' and wishes to remain anonymous More

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Video Soldiers Place US Flags in Arlington Cemetery for Memorial Day

On Memorial Day - Monday, May 27 this year - Americans remember those in the military who died while serving their country. Ahead of that day, soldiers place American flags in front of the more than 360,000 gravestones in Arlington National Cemetery, outside Washington. VOA’s Deborah Block brings us to the famous military cemetery for what is known as the Flags-In Ceremony.
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This Jan. 9, 2013 file photo shows Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaking with the media in Phoenix.

Arizona Sheriff Ruled to Unfairly Target Latinos

Judge rules that sheriff Joe Arpaio and his officers in Phoenix unfairly targeted Latino drivers when pulling people over for traffic stops and identity checks
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Soldiers Place US Flags in Arlington Cemetery for Memorial Day

Video US Soldiers Place Flags at Arlington Cemetery for Memorial Day

On national holiday, celebrated last Monday in May, Americans remember those in the military who died serving their country
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at a news conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 24, 2013.

US Concerned About 'Continuing' Abuses by Nigerian Security Forces

Addressing situation will be part of agenda of US Secretary of State John Kerry at African Union summit in Ethiopia
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Vali Nasr, dean of Johns Hopkins University

Expert: US Foreign policy in 'Retreat'

Former special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan says Obama taking 'minimalist foreign policy' approach
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The top 10 new species for 2013 according to the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University. (Jacob Sahertian)

Glow-in-Dark Roach, World's Smallest Frog Among Top New Species

Also listed are a tiny violet, a harp-shaped carnivorous sponge, lesula monkey, a snail-eating snake and a flowering shrub
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Putting Surplus Food to Good Use

Video Putting Slurplus Food to Good Use

Church in Washington, DC suburb distributes free food to needy
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Brothers Tamerlan Tsarnaev, left, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are accused of carrying out the Boston Marathon bombing. Tamerlan was closely monitored while in Dagestan last year.

US Lawmakers Head to Russia, Will Ask About Boston Bomber

Republican Congressman says Boston Bombings underscore need to bolster cooperation between US, Russian intelligence
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Activists wearing orange jumpsuits mark the 100th day of prisoners

Obama Plan to Close Guantanamo Prison Faces Significant Obstacles

Congress has blocked closing facility and many US communities do not want Guantanamo detainees in prisons close by
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