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Mother Emanuel community marks anniversary of massacre, wonders about political visitors

At least five Democratic presidential candidates have made the pilgrimage to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. (Associated Press/File)

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

The parade of Democratic presidential candidates visiting Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church has left members of the tight-knit community with the uncomfortable feeling that the site of a shooting massacre could become a political prop.

China dispatched members of its People's Liberation Army to Djibouti two years ago to man the rising Asian giant's first overseas military base, a key part of a wide-ranging expansion of the role of China's armed forces. The base's proximity to the U.S. military's Camp Lemonnier has been a continuing source of tension. (Associated Press/File)

Chinese military taking ‘irresponsible actions’ toward U.S. forces in Djibouti, intel chief says

By Geoff Hill - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 8, 2018, file photo, Jason Maloni, left, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's spokesman, left, walks with Paul Manafort, center, as they leave the Alexandria Federal Courthouse after an arraignment hearing in Alexandria, Va. A federal judge in Virginia has rejected Manfort's move to throw out charges brought by the special counsel in the Russia investigation. The decision June 26 was a setback for Manafort in his defense against numerous tax and bank fraud charges. Behind Manafort protester Bill Christeson holds up a sign that says "traitor." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Mueller accuses Trump associates of using campaign to hunt for cash cows in Russia 26 minutes ago

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

"The American people should rest assured we have high confidence with respect to who conducted these attacks as well as who conducted other attacks within the last 40 days," said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Associated Press/File)

Military response one U.S. option after ‘unmistakable’ evidence of Iranian attack on oil tankers 3 minutes ago

By Lauren Meier - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump hugs the American flag as he arrives to speak at Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2019, in Oxon Hill, Md., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Trump calls for amendment to ban flag burning, says it’s a ‘no brainer!’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

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Jim Acosta rips Sean Hannity’s ‘fauxmacho man bulls—’ over anti-Trump book battle

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This image released by Hulu shows Elisabeth Moss, left, and Ann Dowd in a scene from &quot;The Handmaid's Tale.&quot; The program was nominated for an Emmy on Thursday for outstanding drama series. The 70th Emmy Awards will be held on Monday, Sept. 17. (George Kraychyk/Hulu via AP)

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FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2018 file photo, House Majority Whip U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., recalls the prayers he received after getting shot during a congressional baseball practice in Virginia in 2017, during a press availability in Jackson, Miss. Scalise says he still struggles to forgive the man who wounded him and four others at a congressional baseball practice nearly two years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Scalise applauds Trump for ‘aggressive action’ on Russia

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This Jan. 30, 2018, file photo shows the Trump International Hotel in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump hotel liquor license at risk over ‘good character’ requirement

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Then-CIA Director nominee Leon Panetta testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington in this June 9, 2011, file photo. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Former CIA chief Panetta: Trump violated oath of office by saying he’d accept foreign help

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A woman holds a sign expressing her opinion about impeaching President Donald Trump at a rally organized by Women's March NYC at Foley Square in Lower Manhattan, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

‘Impeach Trump’ rallies planned nationwide Saturday urging Congress to start proceedings

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, June 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Trump’s re-election campaign to fire top pollsters: Reports

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FILE - In this March 8, 2018, file photo, Jason Maloni, left, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's spokesman, left, walks with Paul Manafort, center, as they leave the Alexandria Federal Courthouse after an arraignment hearing in Alexandria, Va. A federal judge in Virginia has rejected Manfort's move to throw out charges brought by the special counsel in the Russia investigation. The decision June 26 was a setback for Manafort in his defense against numerous tax and bank fraud charges. Behind Manafort protester Bill Christeson holds up a sign that says "traitor." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Mueller accuses Trump associates of using campaign to hunt for cash cows in Russia 26 minutes ago

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2018 file photo, House Majority Whip U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., recalls the prayers he received after getting shot during a congressional baseball practice in Virginia in 2017, during a press availability in Jackson, Miss. Scalise says he still struggles to forgive the man who wounded him and four others at a congressional baseball practice nearly two years ago. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Scalise applauds Trump for ‘aggressive action’ on Russia

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo closes his remarks as he departs after a media availability, at the State Department, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Washington. Pompeo says Iran is believed to be responsible for attacks on 2 tankers near Persian Gulf. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Pompeo: U.S. has ‘full range of options’ on Iran

By Lauren Meier - The Washington Times

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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker takes a selfie following a town hall in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, March 2, 2019. Booker is wrapping up a two-day campaign swing in this early voting state, where the Democratic electorate is heavily African-American. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

Second coming: Obama’s legacy looms over Democrats making little imprint in South Carolina

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Activists with Planned Parenthood demonstrate in support of a pregnant 17-year-old being held in a Texas facility for unaccompanied immigrant children to obtain an abortion, outside of the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite File)

Court rules migrant children can get abortions in U.S.

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U.S. Navy and Philippine Coast Guard divers conduct search-and-rescue operation for the sunken passenger ferry, MV Princess of the Stars, off Sibuyan Island in central Philippines on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) ** FILE **

Pentagon eyes controversial diet in bid to build more lethal warriors

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton checks her phone after attending a U.S.-Russia meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam on July 23, 2010. The revelation that Mrs. Clinton used an off-the-books email account during her time as secretary of state has raised fresh questions about her credibility heading into 2016. (Associated Press)

Candidate Hillary Clinton endorsed idea of political dirt from overseas

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Phoenix police chief apologizes to family over response to ‘shoplifting’ incident captured on video

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The Corona police department investigate a shooting inside a Costco in Corona, Calif., Friday, June 14, 2019. A gunman opened fire inside the store during an argument, killing a man, wounding two other people and sparking a stampede of terrified shoppers before he was taken into custody, police said. The man involved in the argument was killed and two other people were wounded, Corona police Lt. Jeff Edwards said. (Will Lester/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG via AP)

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Washington Nationals' Matt Adams, right, celebrates his three-run home run as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Caleb Joseph, center, and umpire home plate Sean Barber (29) look on during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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A poster outside the St. James Sports, Wellness and Entertainment Complex in Springfield, Va., promotes the XFL D.C. Summer Showcase on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The XFL invited roughly 100 football players to work out for the coaching staff of its Washington-based team. The league will begin playing in 2020. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Former AAF players try to keep the dream alive at D.C. XFL showcase

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Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62), of Sweden, skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals give Carl Hagelin four-year contract extension

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United States' Carli Lloyd , center, celebrates with Lindsey Horan and Tierna Davidson, right, after scoring the opening goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between the United States and Chile at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Sunday, June 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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