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Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance, observers say

By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For decades, the United States and South Korea have regularly staged military drills to prepare their soldiers to work together smoothly in the event of a crisis or conflict with North Korea. But this year's Ulchi Freedom Shield ...

US stocks edge further from their record after oil prices rise

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEWYORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged further from their record heights on Monday after rising oil prices cranked up the pressure on inflation and financial markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% but remains near its all-time high set Thursday. The Dow Jones ...