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National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say
The soldiers in Memphis were responding with local police to reports of gunshots around 4 a.m. when they began pursuing an armed man fleeing on foot, the city’s police department…
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Can Belgium finally shake its underachieving tag?
Red Devils stars have failed to replicate their success at the club level for the national team
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Woman killed in Chino fireworks explosion on July 4th
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the blast.
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Big Bear eagle family safe after July 4th fireworks show
“I am so happy this family made it through the fireworks and are fine," one Facebook user commented.
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Thousands enjoy three simultaneous Fourth of July fireworks shows along Long Beach coastline
To celebrate America's 250th birthday, Long Beach put on three synchronized fireworks displays along the city's coastline.
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Sparks coach Lynne Roberts calls Kelsey Plum’s All-Star snub ‘ridiculous’
The Sparks know they must play better defense against Seattle, especially with Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink sidelined, two of the team's top players.
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U.S. star Folarin Balogun cleared to play vs. Belgium
FIFA lifted the one-game red card ban allowing the goal-scoring forward to play Monday versus Belgium.
Trump administration won’t seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The pool was closed for the Independence Day celebration, but Burgum said that was due to a safety issue related to the fireworks.
1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
Two others were injured in the attack on northern Crimea, including one in a serious condition, the Russia-installed regional Gov. Sergei Aksyonov wrote on Telegram. He did not give details…
NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands ‘loyalty’ and not just burden-sharing
Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest…