TOP NEWS STORIES - Last Generation Network News - Thursday May 4th 2017

TOP NEWS STORIES - Last Generation Network News - Thursday May 4th 2017

Prince Philip will step back from royal duties, Buckingham Palace announces

Washington Post - ‎49 minutes ago‎
LONDON - Buckingham Palace announced Thursday that Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will retire from public life starting in the fall.
Prince Philip to step down from carrying out royal engagements
UK's Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband, to retire from royal duties
The Queen calls emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace announces Prince Philip to retire at 95
Prince Philip to stand down from public life: 95 gaffes in 95 years
Live updates as Prince Philip stands down from royal duties after Queen calls Buckingham Palace emergency meeting
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Far From France, Island Outpost Is Never Far From French Politics

New York Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
What Does It Take for a K-Pop Band to Blow Up in South America? Trump's Immigration Proposals 'Conspicuously Absent' From Spending Bill · Trending · With $8 Billion Deal on Health Bill, House G.O.
French election: Macron and Le Pen both claim debate success
European markets get a lift from perceived Macron debate win
Inside Marine Le Pen's "Foreign Legion" of American Alt-Right Trolls
Macron hits back at tax-haven 'lies' after stormy TV debate with Le Pen
'How can you risk handing victory to Le Pen?' The debate splitting French families
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'Their dream president': Trump just gave white evangelicals a big boost

Washington Post - ‎36 minutes ago‎
During the election, Donald Trump made a promise that few people anticipated: He would do away with the Johnson Amendment, which in 1954 effectively barred pastors from endorsing or opposing candidates from the pulpit.
Trump Is Expected to Relax Tax Rules on Churches Endorsing Political Candidates
Trump executive order on religious liberty to focus on Johnson Amendment, sources say
White House aims for Thursday signing of religious liberty executive order
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N. Korea issues direct criticism of China amid nuke dispute

Washington Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea has issued a rare direct criticism of China through a commentary saying its “reckless remarks” on the North's nuclear program are testing its patience and could trigger unspecified “grave” consequences.
After North Korea criticism, China says wants to be good neighbor
China vows friendship despite N. Korean media attack
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5 Takeaways From James Comey's Hearing

New York Times - ‎6 hours ago‎
James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Credit Gabriella Demczuk for The New York Times.
Five takeaways from Comey's testimony
Hillary Clinton decried the forces that cost her the presidency. So did Andrew Jackson.
James Comey, Legal Moralist or Self-Serving Unconscionable Fool?
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Obama Says His Presidential Library Will Be a 'Hub for the Community'

New York Times - ‎9 hours ago‎
Former President Barack Obama showed plans for the Obama Presidential Center, which is to be built in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side.
Obamas unveil design of presidential center in Chicago
Before Michelle, Barack Obama asked another woman to marry him. Then politics got in the way.
The Center - Obama Foundation
First look at the Obama Presidential Center
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