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Park Tae-seung stands outside his office and prayer hall in Yeongju, South Korea. Now 87, Park was 17 when he was recruited to fight in the Korean War.

Thousands Of Child Soldiers Died In The Korean War. Survivors Want More Recognition

South Korea conscripted more than 30,000 soldiers between the ages of 14 and 17 for the war. An estimated 3,000 of them died. One survivor prays daily for their souls.

The Walt Disney Company said it was awaiting state guidance before having visitors return to its California parks. The announcement came as the state reported Tuesday's surge of 7,149 new cases.

Disneyland Pushes Back Its Reopening As New Cases Surge In California

The Walt Disney Company says it is awaiting state guidance before welcoming visitors back to its California parks. The announcement came as the state said 7,149 new cases were reported on Tuesday.

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Live Updates: OHA Reports More Than 120 New Known Coronavirus Cases

As of Thursday, Oregon has 7,568 known coronavirus cases, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

Hear 'I'm So Happy I Cry,' Fantastic Negrito's New Song With Tarriona 'Tank' Ball

The first-ever song to feature two Tiny Desk Contest winners comes from Fantastic Negrito's forthcoming album, Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?, out in August.

Riders cross the finish line at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs last year.

Kentucky Derby Rescheduled For September, Will Take Place With Fans

Churchill Downs, the racing venue, said it worked with health officials to develop a plan that would allow the race to take place amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

'Fair & Lovely' Skin Lightening Brand, Popular In South Asia, To Change Name

As the Black Lives Matter movement prompts reckonings about race around the world, India's most popular skin lightening cream is removing the words 'fair,' 'white' and 'light' from its marketing.

Christine Baranski On Putting Up A 'Good Fight' During 'This Dystopian Era'

Baranski started her career in theater and now stars as a progressive lawyer in The Good Fight. "I was a passionate acting student and nothing was going to stop me," the Emmy Award-winning actor says.

The Chelan County Courthouse in Wentachee, Washington. Courtesy of Chelan County

Chelan County Judge Denies Request For Restraining Order Against Inslee's Coronavirus Measures

A Chelan County judge has denied an injunction on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s emergency order over the COVID-19 pandemic. Plaintiff’s attorney Joel Ard...

The USS San Jacinto passes by the Statue of Liberty in May of 2017. On Thursday, guided-missile cruiser was one of two Navy vessels that broke a record for consecutive days at sea.

Virus-Skirting U.S. Warships Set Navy Record: 23 Port Call-Free Weeks At Sea

The sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower and cruiser San Jacinto have not set foot on land since setting sail in mid-January. The goal: avoiding coronavirus exposure.

The Government Accountability Office says the IRS did not use death records for the first three batches of coronavirus relief payments — which account for 72% of the nearly $270 billion in payments dispensed so far.

Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People

The improper payments happened due to confusion over whether dead people should receive the payments from the IRS, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.

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