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America celebrates 250 years with fireworks, heat and politics

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday. President Donald Trump plans to speak on the National Mall in Washington ahead of a mass…

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America celebrates 250 years with fireworks, heat and politics

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday. President Donald Trump plans to speak on the National Mall in Washington ahead of a mass…

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 …

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