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Strong winds from thunderstorms caused widespread cuts as the region sweltered in a heat wave.
| Keywords | stormspower-outagesmidwestnortheastontariocanadathunderstormsheat-waveweathernatural-disastersextreme-weathernytimesjohn-yoonwindelectricityinfrastructureus-weather |
Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.
| Keywords | soccerfootballworld-cupcape-verdeargentinafifasportsafricanprassociated-pressunderdogtournamentmatchathleticsinternational-sportsdebuthistory-making |
Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86.
| Keywords | iranali-khameneisupreme-leadertehranmiddle-eastfuneralwarfaregeopoliticsred-green-axisdeathairstrikemilitaryislamic-republic |
On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November.
| Keywords | trumpdonald-trumpmount-rushmorejuly-4thpatriotismcommunismpoliticselectionamericausared-green-axiswhite-housepresidencyrepublicansdemocratspolitical-ralliesus-politics |
NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.
Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.”
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After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.
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A look at how Chicago is counting down to celebrate July 4th at the iconic Navy Pier.
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Cameron Mathison showcased how Las Vegas began celebrating July 4th.
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The Grammy-winning artist performed as part of the 'Disney Celebrates America' event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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