FILE - In this May 8, 2019, file photo, New Zealand's Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr speaks to the media in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand's central bank on Monday, March 16, 2020 cut the benchmark interest rate to a record low 0.25%. The cut of 0.75% came outside of the bank's normal schedule for changing rates. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said in a statement that the negative impact of the pandemic on the New Zealand economy will be significant. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some, it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. (AP Photo Nick Perry, File)
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
Cheers and chants rang out Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers manned modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration in the District.
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Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
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