NPR (Susan Bence) - Reflections on America's 250th birthday
NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.
NYTIMES (Victoria Kim and Lily Kuo) - Australia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder.
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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NYTIMES (Leo Sands) - Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq
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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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - President Trump: 'You can be a communits or a patriot, you cannot be both'
President Donald Trump spoke in front of Mount Rushmore stressing the importance of patriotism in America.
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: How Chicago kicks-off July 4th celebrations
A look at how Chicago is counting down to celebrate July 4th at the iconic Navy Pier.
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: How Sin City Kicks-Off July 4th Parties
Cameron Mathison showcased how Las Vegas began celebrating July 4th.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Patrick Djordjevic) - FBI 'hedging' with new Nancy Guthrie statement: Criminologist
The FBI said Wednesday it is still evaluating other ransom notes that might be legitimate.
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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - President Trump: The Founding Fathers 'sparked a revolution that continues to this day'
President Trump celebrates America 250 at Mount Rushmore, talks about the importance of the Founding Fathers.
BITCHUTE - The patriotic playlist no one asked for Which one’s your favorite?
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: Brandi Carlile performs 'America the Beautiful' at the Statue of Liberty
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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