US News

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

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

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M to charities ahead of wedding

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Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources say

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Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

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Permit obtained by AP shows schedule for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

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World News

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people

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Clashes linked to a land dispute kill 18 in north-central Nigeria, police say

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Rescue teams in Venezuela cling to hope as US rebuffs criticisms of government earthquake response

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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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Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

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

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