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Americans divided on nation's history as 250th anniversary nears

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson, Lorna Baldwin, Sarah Clune Hartman, Layla Quran

Deep divisions over how Americans remember their past are coming into sharper focus as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, America at a Crossroads.

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Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go well

By Matt Brown, Associated Press

The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.

Georgia was going to dump voting machines that Trump hates. But then things got complicated

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

A Georgia effort to dump voting machines that Donald Trump hates may get derailed by fear of a chaotic last-minute shift in election methods.

Cuba's leader says U.S. aggression would meet 'impregnable resistance'

By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press

Cuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he wants” with the island.

Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has left for the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

U.S. to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

After April 2, there will be 50 countries whose citizens are subject to the requirement, which was rolled out by the Trump administration last year as it cracked down on visa overstays and more broadly moved to curtail illegal migration.

What to know about the Jones Act as the Trump administration unveils a 60-day waiver

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Passed in 1920, this law aims to protect the American shipping sector — but it's also faced criticism over the years for slowing the delivery of goods, including critical aid during time of crisis.

Trump pays his respects in Delaware to U.S. service members killed in refueling aircraft crash

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

All six crew members of a KC-135 Air Force refueling aircraft were killed last week in a plane crash over friendly territory in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran. They were from Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Washington state.

U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

By Fatima Hussein, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

Separately, the White House says Trump will waive, for 60 days, requirements for goods shipped between U.S. ports to be moved on U.S.-flagged vessels for 60 days.

WATCH: Sen. Paul asks DHS nominee Mullin if he believes violence can resolve political differences

By Joshua Barajas

“I don't always agree with that. I don't believe in political violence. I've made that very clear,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said in his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.