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Photos of spectacular fireworks light up American skies on the Fourth of July
WASHINGTON — The Fourth of July is about all things American: parades, cookouts, cold beer and of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in ...
Cyclists in Minneapolis celebrate freedom from pants on Independence Day
They rode for freedom — freedom from pants. Hundreds of bicyclists, most of them dressed in their underwear, took to the ...
British and Irish Lions grind out a 21-10 win over Waratahs for a third win in 8 days
The British and Irish Lions had their toughest win of the Australian tour so far, holding off the New South Wales Waratahs 21-10 on Saturday in their third game in eight days.
Brewers play the Marlins leading series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers play the Miami Marlins with a 1-0 series lead. Miami has a 39-47 record overall and a 19-26 record at home. The Marlins have the 10th-ranked team on-base percentage ...
Twins look to keep home win streak going, host the Rays
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays looking to continue a three-game home winning streak. Minnesota has a 23-17 record in home games and a 42-46 record overall. The Twins have a ...
How to find and book an affordable hotel that meets vacation expectations
From reviews and ratings to influencers and agents, there’s plenty of information to help you decide where to stay on your ...
Desperate search for two dozen missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24
At least 24 people were killed and another two dozen people were unaccounted for as a frantic search continued early Saturday ...
The Dalai Lama says he hopes to live more than 130 years ahead of 90th birthday
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said that he hopes to live until he is over 130 years old, days after he laid out a succession plan by saying he plans to reincarnate after his death.
Wales losing streak up to 18 tests after losing to Japan in boiling Kitakyushu
Wales held its 19-7 halftime lead until the start of the last quarter when Japan hatched tries by uncapped backs Ichigo Hakasusu and Halatoa Vailea — both converted from wide out by Seungsin Lee — and ...
Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine
Ukraine said it struck a Russian air base on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones ...
3 mayors arrested in southern Turkey as part of crackdown on opposition
The mayors of three major cities in southern Turkey were arrested Saturday, state-run media reported, joining a growing list of opposition figures detained since the mayor of Istanbul was imprisoned ...
Push to uproot invasive plants in Lake Minnetonka bays hits a snag over fish habitat
Some people living in Orono, Mound and other communities want to form lake improvement districts to help cover treatments, but other residents question the cost and benefits.