US News

'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation

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Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

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Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting

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Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system

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New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow

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Climber couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for apparent marriage proposal

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World News

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21

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Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'

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Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis

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Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis

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Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

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Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

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