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Q&A: 'God Bless the USA' singer Lee Greenwood on Donald Trump's inauguration and Bibles

Jan. 17, 2025 11:30 AM EST

Forty years ago, Lee Greenwood released “God Bless the U.S.A.,” a patriotic anthem that has become a standard at political gatherings. He's performed the song for a number of presidents, including Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. And over the years, he's formed a friendship...

Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past

Jan. 13, 2025 07:39 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform, his extramarital affairs and a decision to flatly ignore a combat commander's directive would not just be drawing the attention of senators — they could have run afoul of military law. That is raising questions among...

Jimmy Carter had little use for the presidents club but formed a friendship for the ages with Ford

Jan. 06, 2025 13:22 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter and the man he beat for president, Gerald Ford, got so tight after office that their friendship became a kind of buddy movie, complete with road trips that were never long enough because they had so much to gab about. Carter did not get along nearly...