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Olympics Draw Korean Adoptees as South Korea Confronts Past

When Megan Olson lands in South Korea for the Winter Olympics next week, she'll feel something that is both surreal and vivid.
President Donald Trump gestures as he finishes his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. Photo: Win McNamee / Associated Press

Analysis: Amid Powerful Images, Trump Offers Few Solutions

WASHINGTON — In vivid detail, President Donald Trump told stories of American heroism, heartbreak and tragedy in his emotionally charged first State of the Union. What he didn't detail were solutions to the crises ahead.

Vietnam Names US-Based Exile Group a Terrorist Organization

HANOI — Vietnam declared a California-based exile group a terrorist organization Wednesday a month after 15 local members were convicted in a failed bombing of the country's largest airport.
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Nigeria’s First Bobsled Team Running for Pride and Legacy

NEW YORK — Seun Adigun told herself her athletic career was done after she ran her last race at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. But for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to tell the world.

Facebook Says It Will Prioritize Local News Posts

SELMA, Alabama — Facebook plans to prioritize posts from local news sources in the news feeds of people who live in the communities served by those outlets, the company said Monday.

German Automakers Face Heat Over Tests on Monkeys, Humans

FRANKFURT, Germany — Public criticism of the German auto industry has escalated after a report that an industry-sponsored entity commissioned a study of the effects of diesel exhaust using monkeys, while another study exposed humans to low levels of one type of air pollutant.

Bruno Mars Wins Grammy For Record and Song of the Year

NEW YORK — Bruno Mars' "24K Magic" is giving the singer a solid gold night at the Grammys: He's won five of the six awards he's nominated for, and is still up for album of the year.

In an Instant, Vietnam Execution Photo Framed a View of War

NEW YORK — It was a fraction of a second that jolted Americans' view of the Vietnam War.
US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in February 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo / Associated Press

Amid Turmoil, Trump Seeking Reset With State of the Union

WASHINGTON — Beset by poor poll numbers and the grind of the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump will look to reset his term with...

Monkey Business: Baboon Breakout Shuts Paris Zoo

PARIS — Paris Zoo says visitors have been evacuated after four baboons escaped from their enclosure.

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