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The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is a regular spot for candidate speeches, hand-shaking and fried-food consumption. It takes place for about two weeks every August, with the years just before the Iowa caucuses especially busy.

Politics & Government

On The Campaign Trail, These Are Hot Spots Candidates Can't Resist

3:32pm May 25, 2019

by Don Gonyea

In early primary and caucus states, there are well-known places — diners, fairs, union halls — where candidates connect with voters. Here are some of the classics and a few new spots.

President Trump and first lady Melania arrive in Tokyo. North Korea and trade are expected to be on the weekend's agenda.

World News

President Trump Arrives In Japan For Inaugural State Visit Under New Emperor

1:57pm May 25, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attend a sumo wrestling match and go to an imperial banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito.

Having a purpose in life, whether building guitars or swimming or volunteer work, affects your health, researchers found. It even appeared to be more important for decreasing risk of death than exercising regularly.

Health & Safety

What's Your Purpose? Finding A Sense Of Meaning In Life Is Linked To Health

11:44am May 25, 2019

by Mara Gordon

Researchers found that people who did not have a strong life purpose were more likely to die than those who did — specifically more likely to die of cardiovascular diseases.

The Martinez family stands in front of their home in New Jersey. During a speech at her graduation, Alondra said to her parents: "Mamá, papá, lo logramos." Mom, dad, we made it.

Hispanic Unemployment Has Hit Record Lows. But Does That Mean Progress?

9:08am May 25, 2019

by Jasmine Garsd

Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.

A man walks past a board announcing elections at the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday. Some 400 million Europeans from 28 countries are eligible to vote.

World News

European Elections Will Be A Test For Nationalist Parties Hoping To Remake The EU

8:20am May 25, 2019

by Sylvia Poggioli

"I believe this is the first time since the beginning of European integration that this European Union could actually break apart," center-left Dutch politician Frans Timmermans warned this month.

U.S. citizens use ropes to cross the Rio Grande from San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico, into Candelaria, Texas. U.S. citizens depend on the free health clinic in San Antonio del Bravo.

National

In Rural West Texas, Illegal Border Crossings Are Routine For U.S. Citizens

8:20am May 25, 2019

by Lorne Matalon

In some remote border towns in Texas along the Rio Grande, U.S. citizens cross back and forth for medical care in Mexico. It's a technically illegal reality that local Border Patrol acknowledges.

Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation outside No. 10 Downing St. in London on Friday.

World News

U.K.'s Theresa May Resigns Acknowledging Failure To Deliver Brexit

7:34am May 25, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

Theresa May's term as prime minister has been one misstep after another, starting with calling an early election that left her weakened and without support to negotiate the U.K.'s exit from the E.U.

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San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott answers questions during a May 21 news conference. Scott has apologized for a raid on a freelance journalist's home.

National

San Francisco Police Chief Apologizes For Raid On Home Of Freelance Journalist

11:30pm May 24, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

A raid on a journalist's home to determine the source of a police leak led to a firestorm over press freedoms and the First Amendment.

President Trump issued the first veto of his presidency in March, rejecting Congress' vote against his emergency declaration for border wall funding.

Judge Blocks Trump Use Of Emergency Power To Build Border Barrier With Military Funds

10:14pm May 24, 2019

Judge Haywood Gilliam in Northern California granted a preliminary injunction against moving $1 billion in Defense Department funds intended for anti-drug activities.

Zolgensma, a new drug approved by the FDA Friday, costs more than $2.1 million. It's made by AveXis, a drugmaker owned by pharmaceutical giant Novartis.

At $2.1 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever

9:45pm May 24, 2019

by Rob Stein

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new gene therapy for a rare but devastating genetic disorder. The drugmaker says the cost is worth it because it's a one-time treatment that saves lives.

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