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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up

WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under ...

PHOTOS: Algeria vs. Switzerland World Cup Block Party (updated)

Updated at 1:40 p.m., Friday, July 3. Soccer fans came to downtown Lawrence to celebrate for the second night in a row on Thursday. After watching the U.S. beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, a block party was held before the late-night Algeria-Switzerland match. Algeria, which had ...

Madison Square Garden is abuzz with Swifties ahead of stars’ wedding

NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Powell flew a thousand miles from Little Rock, Arkansas, to the heart of New York City for just one reason: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. She and two friends came "just to celebrate Taylor's wedding and congratulate her on her big day," she said. Powell was ...