Three polling cards for the London Mayoral election and local councillors, from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, photographed in London on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic have hit London in a perfect storm. On May 6, Londoners will elect a mayor, whose performance will help determine whether this is the start of a period of decline for Europe's biggest city — or a chance to do things better. Current Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is favored to win re-election, says his top priority is preserving jobs threatened by the economic blow of the pandemic. Rival Shaun Bailey says his top priority is crime. Whoever wins will face the challenge of leading London's fightback from its biggest shock for generations. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
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Ovi scores goal 890, Caps lose to Sabres 8-5
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Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
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