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Melania Trump is set to make a return to her husband's campaign with a rare political appearance

Former first lady Melania Trump is making a return to her husband’s presidential campaign with a rare political appearance after months of being absent from Donald Trump’s latest run for the White House. #press

https://apnews.com/article/melania-trump-log-cabin-republicans-maralago-fundraiser-1b6ef9c93f3754fd5b7548b75bd17bb0?utm_source=press.coop

USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech

The University of Southern California is further shaking up its commencement plans. The private university said Friday it has called off appearances by outside speakers and honorees. #press

https://apnews.com/article/university-of-southern-california-commencement-speech-canceled-125cb8db93f2247ca3e45f782b7fcb2a?utm_source=press.coop

Oklahoma City bombing still 'heavy in our hearts' on 29th anniversary, federal official says

A Department of Homeland Security official told survivors and loved ones of the 168 people killed in the Oklahoma City bombing that federal officials are resolved to never allow a similar terrorist attack again. #press

https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-city-bombing-anniversary-mcveigh-5e9c0ec8550dd08a147764952703c8d3?utm_source=press.coop

'Goon Squad': Mississippi officers sentenced for torture of Black men

Already sentenced to federal prison, the first of six former Mississippi law enforcement officers has been sentenced on state charges. #press

https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-goon-squad-sentencing-3519cddc1f1e2827f28bb930045305d6?utm_source=press.coop

Kemp suspends south Georgia mayor accused of stealing nearly $65,000 from his town

Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended a south Georgia mayor who was indicted on charges that he stole nearly $65,000 from his town. #press

https://apnews.com/article/brandon-holt-pineview-mayor-georgia-theft-28fc5463d8057317a7e22bf220d25694?utm_source=press.coop

Ohio's DeWine focuses on children in his State of the State address

Improving access to child care and health care for children form core elements of Gov. Mike DeWine’s agenda in 2024. #press

https://apnews.com/article/ohio-dewine-governor-state-of-ffcede965079ba879cd6313598cec69e?utm_source=press.coop

Biden's fiery State of the Union address issues contrast with Trump

President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution” and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad. #press

https://apnews.com/article/state-of-union-biden-gaza-ukraine-israel-1a42ff9d4ef3e0f2753e43ac8d39fc18?utm_source=press.coop

Reformed mobster who stole Judy Garland's ruby slippers from 'Oz' wanted one last score

The aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes were adorned with real jewels. #press

https://apnews.com/article/stolen-ruby-slippers-judy-garland-wizard-oz-f93b3da8331f050cc81bf7f1f79877e8?utm_source=press.coop

More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams

Four more states are expecting their K-12 schools to keep transgender girls off their girls sports teams. #press

https://apnews.com/article/transgender-athletes-k12-schools-state-restrictions-ec0b1d2ea162855131264c88bb992e2e?utm_source=press.coop

The sidewalks of Hollywood and midtown Manhattan teemed with actors joining Hollywood's writers in protest outside the corporate offices of studios, streamers and production companies. https://apnews.com/article/what-its-like-on-hollywood-picket-lines-0a93508233633562bcfb671c1df7ce71?utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter #press

Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems, a new government study says.
http://apne.ws/1eDSvVd #press

Riders on a roller coaster in Wisconsin were trapped upside down for three hours before emergency responders arrived to rescue them. #press

The International African American Museum opened to the public Tuesday on the site of what was one of the most prolific transatlantic slave ports.

“We are...reclaiming the spot,” said Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO of the museum. https://apnews.com/article/african-american-museum-charleston-south-carolina-86452815476cc2f0c40286c8b1616153 #press

After more than two decades as America's best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place. https://apnews.com/article/bud-light-beer-modelo-sales-35db706836ca38d5fe194c93a3f641ff?utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter #press

On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down 16 state bans on interracial marriage. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by Richard and Mildred Loving.

Mildred Loving granted AP a rare interview in 2007, the year before her death. https://apnews.com/article/interracial-marriage-case-anniversary-a408f20638ef4f35bed71f5a73fadfbe?taid=64871353f695830001bcb20a&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter #press

The streaming service Max is under fire hours into its rollout for lumping together writers, directors and producers instead of individually crediting them. Warner Bros. Discovery said it was an oversight and that it will be corrected. https://apnews.com/article/max-streaming-service-writers-directors-controversy-04ddf7d2c63ae73b589698538fb30aa3?taid=646e5b90308db30001501044&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter #press