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Lightning strike kills Florida man, injures three family members who were in the ocean
All four people were in the ocean at the time the lightning struck.
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Over 746K homes across US without electricity/ AC as widespread heatwave taxes power grids
Temperatures in New York City are forecast to reach 101 degrees and 104 in Washington, D.C., central to the country's July 4 and 250 birthday celebrations.
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Trump pardons 11, including former business partner of lobbyist Jack Abramoff
Nine pardons were issued to people who faced charges of violating the Clean Air Act by either disabling the devices or selling devices that allowed the emission systems to be bypassed.
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Sen Justice throws birthday party for Babydog amid shutdown, says 'This place needs to smile'
"This place needs to smile and be respectful of one another, and that’s what Babydog’s all about," Sen. Jim Justice said
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Immigrants will now pay $1,000 fee while seeking parole in US
The fee is part of President Trump’s tax and spending package, and is required of immigrants requesting temporary permission to enter and live in the U.S. while they seek a lawful avenue to remain in the country
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GOP Rep Taylor says Capitol Police to investigate US flag with swastika in his congressional office
Rep. Dave Taylor's spokesperson said the congressman believes the flag is the result of “foul play or vandalism”
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Congressional Democrats consider adding reversal of Trump admin firings to list of shutdown demands
Congressional Democrats are already calling for a permanent extension to Obamacare subsidies that expire in January, and for President Donald Trump to stop trying to undo congressionally approved spending.
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Trump admits he authorized CIA operations in Venezuela, looking at land attacks in war with cartels
The admission comes after Trump directed the Department of War earlier this month to act against drug cartels as though it was in an "armed conflict" with such organizations.
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Senate tees up defense spending vote for Thursday amid government shutdown
Senate Democrats said their support for the Pentagon bill would depend on what measures Republicans attempt to attach to it.
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Watch Live: Trump delivers remarks at dinner in White House ballroom
The remarks are expected to begin at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Bessent predicts US will finish trade agreement with South Korea in 10 days
President Donald Trump first teased a trade deal with South Korea in July, but progress stalled over how the trading partner would invest $350 billion into the United States.
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You Vote: With Mideast success, and India not buying Russian oil, can Trump end war in Ukraine?
Such a move, however, would mark a significant win for Trump and potentially increase momentum for a peace agreement.
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ACLU loses last-ditch effort to stop SCOTUS from evaluating state bans on males in girls' sports
ACLU and transgender client Lindsay Hecox sought a no-exceptions stay of district court proceeding as SCOTUS decided whether to grant Idaho's petition, and trying to drop case now seems "somewhat manipulative," judge says.