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Obama says nation must do more for fallen heroes

President Barack Obama says the nation must do more than just remember its fallen heroes on Memorial Day. Full story

Improving economy alters political landscape

Alleged misbehavior by the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies gives the GOP something else to talk about and investigate as the economy clearly, if slowly, recovers on President Barack Obama's watch and robs Republicans of a central argument against Democrats. Full story

In Syria's shadow, Iraq violence presents new test for U.S.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Saddled with Middle East problems ranging from Iran to Syria and beyond, President Barack Obama now faces one that is both old and new: Iraq. Full story

May 24: Nightly News Friday broadcat

   How safe are our nation’s bridges?; Obama implores Navy grads to end sexual assault; Lois Lerner refuses to resign; Memorial Day weekend forecast; Heroic teacher, legs pinned under car, pulled students from debris ; Another scare in Britain; Paul Tudor Jones’ remarks on motherhood draw criticism; Co

Obama implores Navy grads to end sexual assault

   President Obama spoke to more than 1000 U.S. Naval Academy graduates in Annapolis, Md., Friday, calling for higher standards of conduct in the military. NBC’s Kristen Welker reports

Tavis Smiley marks 10th year on PBS

Tavis Smiley has stood out in 20 years in broadcasting, and he has no intention of changing his style or substance. Full story

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Obama awards top U.S. honor to girls killed in 1963 racial bombing

Veterans' claims put pressure on Obama even as backlog dips

Obama urges military to stamp out sexual assault

Obama OKs honor for Birmingham bombing victims

Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions

NBC Politics: Obama challenges Naval Academy graduates to help restore trust in institutions

The Syllabus: What you need to know for the May 25 ‘MHP’

Atlanta mayor: Savannah harbor will get deepened

Friday, May 24: The Company Memo

Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie

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  Congressional Gold Medal awarded to girls killed five decades ago

The young girls, killed in 1963 when a church was bombed by white supremacists in Birmingham, Ala., have been honored posthumously. NBC’s Ann Curry reports.

  Social conservative extremists fill Virginia GOP slate

Mark Segraves, reporter for WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., talks with Rachel Maddow about the chances for success of the slate of extreme social conservatives being run for state office by Republicans in Virginia.

  Bipartisan Bromance? Obama and Christie to reunite

President Obama will head back to the Jersey Shore to see the recovery efforts alongside New Jersey Governor Chris Christie next week. Clarence Page and Lauren Ashburn join Rev. Sharpton to discuss how their bipartisan bromance can help and hurt their political careers.

  Is it time to rebuild America?

The day after a bridge in Washington state collapsed, Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) and E.J. Dionne join Rev. Sharpton to discuss why it’s past time for Congress to pass legislation to repair our infrastructure and simultaneously create jobs.

  Obama speaks to Morehouse men

Melissa Harris-Perry joins Rev. Sharpton to discuss the meaning of President Obama’s inspirational and emotional speech to Morehouse College graduates.

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Obama says a few words before signing a bill designating the Congressional Gold Medal commemorating lives of four young girls killed in 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama, in Washing
Obama says a few words before signing a bill designating the Congressional Gold Medal commemorating lives of four young girls killed in 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama, in Washing

U.S. President Barack Obama says a few words before signing a bill designating the Congressional Gold Medal commemorating the lives of the four young girls killed in the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May 24