Here’s the latest for Saturday, May 24th: Trump hails West Point cadets, takes credit for military might; Israel’s use of human shields in Gaza is widespread; Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners; Power outage in southeast France disrupts Cannes Film Festival
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Here’s the latest for Saturday, May 24th: Trump hails West Point cadets, takes credit for military might; Israel’s use of human shields in Gaza is widespread; Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners; Power outage in southeast France disrupts Cannes Film Festival
 
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  1. Trump’s speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances
  2. At 3 a.m. in the Capitol, the Speaker of the House pauses to share his place for prayer
  3. GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
  4. San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music community
  5. Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon
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