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Mark Ruffalo and dozens of celebrities recite from "On Tyranny" in a video campaign launched on America's 250th anniversary to oppose Trump.
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From Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier to Pat Tillman enlisting after 9/11, American sports showcase patriotism and unity at their finest.
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Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th BBCAt Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism' The New York TimesWATCH: Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism, warns of communist 'threat' in speech at Mount Rushmore PBSTrump launches America's 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack The GuardianTrump extols America, rails at communism in US 250th
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Despite sweltering heat, heavy security and brewing protests, thousands were expected to descend on the nation's capital for the historic anniversary.
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Joey Chestnut wins his 18th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosJoey Chestnut, Miki Sudo devour field to defend hot dog titles ESPNJoey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest Hartford CourantNathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026: Joey Chestnut takes the stage looking to extend his record Yahoo Sports
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Canada vs. Morocco live updates, score: World Cup Round of 16 action begins Yahoo Sports2026 World Cup: Best bets for the round of 16 ESPNCanada vs Morocco LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16 Al JazeeraAfter a magical day of World Cup action, the Round of 16 kicks off CNN
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Joey Chestnut once again emerged victorious at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, capturing his 18th title in 19 appearances at the annual Fourth of July event.
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Canada and Morocco look evenly matched with neither team super aggressive on offense, while France remains the massive favorite to advance at -1600.
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He's the top dog for a reason.
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World Cup Round of 16 bracket, schedule, live updates: France vs. Paraguay kicks off second round Yahoo SportsWorld Cup last 16 bracket predictions: Picking biggest shocks, best games and who wins The New York Times2026 World Cup Round of 16: Full schedule and scores SB NationWorld Cup 2026: Ranking the 8 Round of 16 matchups from best to worst Yahoo Sports
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On July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants The Washington PostFirst American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity' CNNPope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity AP NewsPope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island BBCPope Leo calls on U.S. to protect immigrants in message marking America's 250th birthday
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The scene outside Taylor Swift's wedding in Manhattan had the drama and emotion of one of her albums.
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Parade of Tall Ships cruises through New York Harbor to celebrate Sail4th 250: Photos New York PostFourth of July Live Updates: America Celebrates Its 250th Birthday The New York TimesWATCH: NYC July 4th Parade of Ships in Hudson River for America250 FOX 5 New YorkSail4th 250 guide with list of tall ships in NYC for Fourth of July weekend CBS News
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Post Malone turns 31 and headlines America's Salute 250 concert as he joins Mike Sorrentino, Malia Obama and others born on Independence Day.
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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026: Live updates, results, start time, highlights CBS SportsNathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026: Time, where to watch ESPNMiki Sudo repeats as women's hot dog eating champ in Nathan's Famous contest ABC7 ChicagoJoey Chestnut says he's 'feeling good' ahead of hot dog eating contest ABC News - Breaking News, Latest N
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Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal virtually from the Vatican before departing for Lampedusa to urge Europe to accept more migrants.
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Fourth of July Live Updates: America Celebrates Its 250th Birthday The New York TimesWATCH: NYC July 4th Parade of Ships in Hudson River for America250 FOX 5 New YorkSail4th 250 guide with list of tall ships in NYC for Fourth of July weekend CBS NewsSmall Ships
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Revolutionary-era taverns where the Founding Fathers gathered still operate today, offering visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of history.
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Beyond Camp Mystic, survivors of Texas floods struggle to move forward The Washington PostThe Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later The New York TimesProperty manager, who saved dozens during July 4 floods, proud to be open for visitors 1 year later KSATA year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven't addressed training for emergency coordinators The Texas Tribune
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First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity' CNNPope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity AP NewsPope Leo calls on U.S. to protect immigrants in message marking America's 250th birthday NBC NewsPope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island BBCOn July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants The W
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The president's speech capped an Independence Day eve that was otherwise most notable for a brutal heat wave the gripped much of the eastern portion of the country.
The post Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech appeared first on Boston.com.
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No. 1 puts No. 45/47 to shame.
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Kris Ramsingh, a Trinidad-born Virginia businessowner, calls birthright citizenship a 'slap in the face' to legal immigrants who worked hard.
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Iran's new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in recent history.
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Colonial Americans ate whole foods, organ meats and johnnycakes out of necessity. A registered dietician weighs in on what's worth emulating.
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President Donald Trump made a jaw dropping jibe when he was allegedly briefed on alien "hybrids" living among humans.
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Virginia is ranked as the most patriotic state in a WalletHub study measuring military engagement, voter turnout, and volunteering per capita.
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Washington's July 4 parade is off. The fireworks are still on NPRCANCELED | America's Independence Day parade called off over extreme heat WUSA9Fireworks, extreme heat and politics: US celebrates its 250th birthday The IndependentWashington DC's Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature The Guardian
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Attendees shared their frustration and resilience after extreme heat forced the Great American State Fair to close early during America's 250th anniversary on Friday and to be postponed on Saturday.
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Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg and Selena Gomez were among the A-list guests spotted leaving Madison Square Garden after the nuptials.
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Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines Fox NewsTrump issues 11 pardons on eve of country's Fourth of July celebrations The GuardianTrump Pardons Abramoff partner Adam Kidan, Texan Jack Harvard Bloomberg.com
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"We knocked the hell out of Iran and they're dying to settle," Trump said during a speech at Mount Rushmore Friday night. "We gave them a week off for a funeral, isn't that nice."
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Organizers of the decades-old America's Independence Day Parade abruptly canceled the event over extreme heat warnings late Friday night.
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Several campgrounds have been federally protected for more than a century
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Ukraine hits oil and military facilities near Russia's St Petersburg Al JazeeraUkraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg BBCUkrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia AP NewsUkraine strikes oil terminals near St. Petersburg in Russia DW.com
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George Lundeen, same artist who sculpted a defiant bronze of Trump that stands at the president's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, says he recently shipped a seated Thomas Jefferson to the White House.
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Fourth of July holidays mean a lot of people on the road, and a lot of drinking. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show which states are the safest and which are the most dangerous during the holiday.
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‘All men are created equal': America has lost its values. It's time to go back to the founding text | Ted Widmer The GuardianThe Second Continental Congress wrote the Declaration. Is Congress today living up? NPROn July 4, 1776, a world-changing Declaration rings out from Philadelphia Inquirer.comA bitter anniversary: The American ideal turns 250 amid turmoil EL PAÍS English
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They're trying to score. Tinder users in New York City and New Jersey are having a ball benefiting from the influx of visitors to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup.
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America, we need a new beginning.
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Live updates: Iran begins dayslong funeral for supreme leader CNNIran Begins Khamenei's Funeral in Show of Defiance Against the U.S. WSJWhat to Know About Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as His Funeral Services Begin in Iran The New York TimesIran war live: Millions expected in Tehran for funeral of Ali Khamenei Al Jazeera
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Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran to mourn the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei who died in a US-Israeli strike in February -- as America celebrated its 250th birthday half a...
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The Democrats' constant solicitations for cash do not make their supporters feel like they are on a winning team.
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A father who lost his 18-year-old daughter in the flooding at Texas' Camp Mystic now advocates for greater protections at other camps for young people.
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"These are not mere political disagreements, like differences over taxes or regulations. Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty. It is the greatest threat to our country," Trump declared.
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Washington DC's Independence Day Parade canceled due to extreme heat WJLACANCELED | America's Independence Day parade called off over extreme heat WUSA9Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations CNNJuly 4th event updates: Parades canceled across DMV, celebrations delayed FOX 5 DC
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Tourists from around the world found themselves at the center of a ‘very cool' New York City moment today as they descended upon Taylor Kelce "Swift" and Travis Kelce's massive MSG nuptials.
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Family and friends are mourning the loss of Juan Caride, 65, a Delaware farm owner and animal enthusiast who was fatally crushed by one of his own camels last week.
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Fireworks, parades and celebrations in photos from around the country.
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On America's 250th anniversary, Bryan Stevenson, a civil rights lawyer and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, looks toward the work that is ahead for the country.
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The Trump administration has indicted a former Olympian over damage to the National Mall's reflecting pool. A lawyer for David Hearn says he's innocent.
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When the United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867, it took ownership of the Pribilof islands, home to the Russian-American Company's commercial fur-seal enterprise — and to the Unangax^ people who were forced to harvest the seals as "wards of the state." Indigenous residents continued to live under government supervision until 1983, when Congress finally transferred local control of the Pribilof Islands to the Unangax^
people themselves. From Theo Greenly of Alaska Public
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As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
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