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Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
July 04, 2026 - 12:24 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday throughout the United States.
Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii
July 04, 2026 - 12:30 PM

HONOLULU (AP) — A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii.
America marks 250 years of independence, in photos
July 04, 2026 - 12:19 PM

The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence with parades, fireworks and patriotic celebrations across the country, as a sweltering heat wave and political divisions shape this year’s historic Fourth of July.
Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
July 04, 2026 - 12:03 PM

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both Egyptians and Palestinians.
Slovaks vote in a referendum on lifelong payments for populist Prime Minister Fico
July 04, 2026 - 11:57 AM

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovaks cast their ballots Saturday in a referendum to decide whether to cancel lifelong payments for populist Prime Minister Robert Fico and other leaders after their terms in office expire.
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran, in photos
July 04, 2026 - 11:37 AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's dayslong funeral for

Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
July 04, 2026 - 11:17 AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral on Saturday for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling for revenge against Israel and the United States.
America marks 250 years of independence, in photos
July 04, 2026 - 11:00 AM

The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence with parades, fireworks and patriotic celebrations across the country, as a sweltering heat wave and political divisions shape this year’s historic Fourth of July.
Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
July 04, 2026 - 10:42 AM

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) — Three children who died when a boat capsized in Geneva Lake during a Wisconsin storm were wearing life vests, authorities said as the nation assessed damage from storms and a heat wave that marred the July Fourth holiday, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power.
A boat transporting students from exams sinks in Congo, killing at least 20, authorities say
July 04, 2026 - 10:38 AM

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A wooden boat transporting students back from state exams sank in central Congo, killing at least 20 people, authorities said. The vessel was traveling in Kasai province when it sank while entering the confluence of the Sankuru and Kasai rivers, according to witnesses.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii

America marks 250 years of independence, in photos

Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

Slovaks vote in a referendum on lifelong payments for populist Prime Minister Fico

Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran, in photos

Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

America marks 250 years of independence, in photos

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread

A boat transporting students from exams sinks in Congo, killing at least 20, authorities say

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