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A year before declaring independence, colonists offered ‘Olive Branch’ petition to King George III
Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump, millions turned out last month for protests around the United States and ...
Excitement mounts as the Oasis reunion tour prepares to kick off in Cardiff
Oasis is due to take to the stage in Cardiff, Wales on Friday, kicking off a hotly, and somewhat anxiously, anticipated ...
US expands militarized zones to 1/3 of southern border, stirring controversy
Orange no-entry signs posted by the U.S. military in English and Spanish dot the New Mexico desert, where a border wall cuts ...
US military’s attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian opposition
A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing ...
Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut hopes for a comeback victory in annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest
The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is back, and famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is hoping for a comeback 17th win on Friday. The 41-year-old, ...
Kansas man reflects on lifelong impact from fireworks injury
Micah Bray, now 47, says the story of a fateful Fourth of July weekend celebration has been passed down for generations among ...
Tonganoxie native reflects on lifelong impact from fireworks injury
Micah Bray, now 47, says the story of a fateful Fourth of July weekend celebration has been passed down for generations among ...
Red, White and Blue Springs festival kicks off with national pride
Thousands of neighbors packed Young Park in Blue Springs for their annual Fourth of July celebration, Red, White and Blue ...
What to know about Julio César Chávez’s arrest by U.S. immigration officials
U.S. immigration officials have arrested famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. — days after his high-profile fight with ...
Trump kicks off a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in Iowa
President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to deliver a “spectacular” yearlong birthday party to mark 250 years of ...
Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged
Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Outlets including People and ...
George Springer homers twice, Blue Jays sweep Yankees to take AL East lead
George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL ...