On May 29, 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. She completed 27 laps before her car became disabled.

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Actor Laverne Cox turns 50 and singer Mel B turns 47, among the famous birthdays for May 29.

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‘President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a law dropping the upper age limit to enlist in the military as Russian troops have suffered staggering losses in Ukraine.

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President Joe Biden on Saturday remarked on the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and other violence during his commencement speech to graduating University of Delawar students.

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Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the extremist Proud Boys group, has been denied a request to be released from jail while he awaits trial for charges stemming from the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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