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The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
The fires appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.
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This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs.
People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July.
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Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech
Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to sta...
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The Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later
A year after a catastrophic flood killed 139 people in the Texas Hill Country, communities along the Guadalupe River are still rebuilding.
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Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th
Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged ...
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Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli att...
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Scenes From Taylor Swift’s NYC Wedding: Fans, Stars and More
The scene outside Taylor Swift’s wedding in Manhattan had the drama and emotion of one of her albums.
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The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
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 unlik...
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Karlie Kloss, Jason Sudeikis and More Guests Arrive at Taylor Swift’s Wedding
The list includes Reese Witherspoon, the Haim sisters, and Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, among many other celebrities, athletes and musicians.
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Photos: See Outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding at MSG
The couple’s private celebration created a public spectacle outside Madison Square Garden.
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The Unifying Speech We Won’t Get This Independence Day
America, we need a new beginning.
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America at 250
The truth worth celebrating this summer is that our country is still being made.
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Happy Birthday to Us
A forgotten founder. A tour of Revolutionary taverns. But first, a royal wedding.
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Trump Takes Stock of Other Presidencies, Shedding Light on His Own
In his second term, the president has increasingly mused about his predecessors, comparing himself with some and distancing from the failures of other...
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Momentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran’s Leaders
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence has raised questions inside Iranian political circles about who is really running the country and allowed open di...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s American Royal Wedding
A mega-famous popstar and a Super Bowl champion celebrated their love in Midtown Manhattan, announcing both their union and their cultural domination....
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How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.
Away from the turmoil in Washington, Americans will mark July 4 in their own patriotic ways. Expect rodeos, line dancing, Tejano music and Led Zeppeli...
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Potato Salad Is the Best, Most American Dish We Have. Here’s Why.
This staple of summer gatherings tells a story about who we are.
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‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots
It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut — but they’re not without risk.
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What to Know About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Festivities
Yes, they got married. Yes, they held a huge event inside Madison Square Garden. No, the guests did not post much about it. (At least they haven’t yet...
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Storms Cause Power Outages for 1 Million in Midwest, Northeast and Ontario
Strong winds from thunderstorms caused widespread cuts as the region sweltered in a heat wave.
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At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’
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 N...
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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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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 ex...
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Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor
The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involvin...
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Why Did Adam Sandler Officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding?
The actor played a special — and surprising to some — role in the Swift-Kelce nuptials.
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With Its Celebrity Guests, Taylor Swift’s Wedding Rivals the Met Gala
Top-secret celebrity guest lists! No cell phones! Big fashion moments! S.U.V.s galore! New York usually gets only one party like this a year.
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Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine
The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”
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Taylor Swift Wears Dior Dress by Jonathan Anderson for MSG Wedding
The pop star said “I do” to a gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, the French house’s creative director.
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Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital
The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for the investment program at the same time they are registered for a So...
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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country
Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.
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Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections
The president has sent 260 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating his baseless claims of fraud in 2020. But critics say the intention is to undermine o...
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How the Heat Is Upending Plans for America’s 250th Birthday
A parade in Philadelphia, one of the largest in its history, was canceled on Friday, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washing...
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Making a Cake for America’s 250th Birthday
In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.
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Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a f...
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Trump Ruined the Fourth of July for Me
Washington feels as if it is under occupation.
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A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State?
Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say s...
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Trump Intercedes to Push Robert Smullen Out of N.Y. House Race
Assemblyman Robert Smullen, who lost a Republican primary, will not run on the Conservative Party line in his bid to replace Representative Elise Stef...
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Blistering Heat Puts Damper on Some Fourth of July Events
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.
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What Does It Cost to Take Over Madison Square Garden?
It’s not just rent. There’s security, insurance, permits and other costs, not to mention extra police presence.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding: What We Know So Far
The couple has revealed very little about their wedding plans, but that hasn’t stopped fans from searching for clues.
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The Perishable, Never-Ending Genius of Lionel Messi
How are his legions of fans savoring what could be the last World Cup of their idol? I dove into a sea of screaming Messis to find out.
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Allies Converge on Iran as Funeral Ceremonies for Supreme Leader Begin
Foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, Pakistan and elsewhere are set to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies get u...
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Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia
“Are we in the Soviet Union now?” asked one Russian, stunned and frustrated by the waits at the pumps.
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Without Climate Change, U.S. Heat Wave Called ‘Virtually Impossible’
Scientists have said the conditions are the result of a climate that is “fundamentally different” from the time before fossil fuel use started rapidly...
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The America That’s Still Possible
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 ...
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Enough With the Pathetic Fund-Raising Pleas, Democrats
The Democrats’ constant solicitations for cash do not make their supporters feel like they are on a winning team.
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On Eve of Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner Kicks Off Weekend of Events
The event for about 100 guests at Madison Square Garden kicked off a weekend of celebration for the pop star and the athlete, as celebrities arrived i...
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Trump’s Huge Windfall Has Few Known Global Precedents
President Trump’s earnings in office are at a level once unimaginable for any leader of a liberal democracy, particularly a sitting American president...
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As Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on Iran
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pivotal players at a moment when the posts of U.S. ambassador to Moscow and Kyiv are both vacant.
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Judge Demands Answers About Plans for Trump’s East Potomac Golf Course
In a fiery hearing, Judge Ana C. Reyes hammered the government over denials that the president was forging ahead with plans to renovate the course wit...
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