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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds as they arrive by carriage in the parade ring on the third day of the Royal Ascot, horse race meeting, traditional known as Ladies Day, at Ascot, England, on June 20, 2024.

King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy

While the welcome will be warm, Australia's national and state leaders want the royals removed from their constitution.

The Koh-i-noor diamond, set in the Maltese Cross at the front of the crown made for Britain's late Queen Mother Elizabeth, is seen on her coffin at London's Westminster Hall. Camilla, the queen consort, will not use the Koh-i-noor diamond in her coronation crown, but will modify Queen Mary's crown, using diamonds from Queen Elizabeth II's personal collection.

Why the Kohinoor diamond won't make an appearance at King Charles III's coronation

The royal family has decided to leave the 105-carat gem out of this weekend's coronation ceremony. The Kohinoor has become a focus of anti-colonial anger. India wants it back.

The controversial South's Defenders Memorial Monument has stood at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse in Lake Charles, La., for more than 100 years. But Hurricane Laura toppled it.

Hurricane Laura Rips Down 'South's Defenders' Confederate Statue In Lake Charles, La.

Protesters had asked the parish to remove the prominent memorial this summer, only to be turned away two weeks ago. Then came the hurricane.

Don Horn speaks at a press conference flanked by Miami-Dade State Attorney Kathy Fernandez Rundle, left.

Charles Kinsey Case: Miami-Dade Seeks First Conviction Of Cop In Three Decades

It has been almost three decades since Florida prosecutors have secured a conviction against a law enforcement officer for an on-duty shooting. As the...

Retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath will face Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the general election.

Amy McGrath Is Projected To Edge Out Charles Booker In Ky. Senate Democratic Primary

Retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath has beaten state Rep. Charles Booker, The Associated Press projects. McGrath will now face Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Why Morning People May Have A Health Edge Over Night People

A new study suggests that being a morning person makes you slightly less susceptible to depression or mental illness. It, however, is not a very big effect.

Trump Administration Orders Halt To Cruises To Cuba And 'People-To-People' Exchanges

The Trump administration has ordered a halt to cruises to Cuba. This is part of a broader effort by the administration to roll back Obama-era openings to the Communist island.

Britain's King Charles and Samoan Prime Minister Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, left, talk during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Apia, Samoa, Friday.

King Charles says past can’t be changed. Critics want Britain to reckon with slavery

Britain's handling of its involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade is seen by many as a litmus test for the Commonwealth's adaptation to a modern-day world.

King Charles III has a history of wading into politics. Above, Charles, then the Prince of Wales, visits Tretower Court on July 5, 2018 in Crickhowell, Wales.

As King Charles III takes the crown, here's how he may focus his reign

Throughout her 70 years as queen, Elizabeth II sought to maintain strict political neutrality. While Charles has been careful not to tread too publicly, he does have a history of wading into politics.

10 sights you'll see at King Charles' coronation — and 2 you won't

This weekend's British coronation will be about pomp, history and attempts to reflect diversity.

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