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Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States
A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend before spreading eastward under a dome of high pressure that meteorologists say could trap oppressive temperatures for a week or more. Forecasters are advising people to stay hydrated and find places to…
Trump touts ‘best fireworks show, EVER’ after 250th speech, weather delays
President Trump in a late night post praised Saturday’s fireworks show in Washington, D.C., describing the explosive display across the night sky as the “best” ever. “Best fireworks show, EVER,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post moments after he addressed the nation for Independence Day. Trump officials said it was the largest fireworks show in U.S. history, with more than 850,000…
US Turns 250 As Trump Warns Of ‘Attack’ On American Identity
The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans under major or extreme heat warnings, playing havoc with planned parades and block parties in towns and cities across much of the country. America turns 250 on Saturday — a landmark birthday that coincides with a…
Trump returns to Mount Rushmore after years of hinting he belongs there
He’s posted images of his face on the monument. He’s called it a “good idea.” And the White House says there would be “no better addition.” KEYSTONE, South Dakota — He hasn’t explicitly said that he wants to be added — at least not in public. But on the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary,…
Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq
After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions. Preparations being made for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Thursday.Credit…Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times Public mourning ceremonies were…
Former Olympian faces felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
A grand jury indicted David Hearn, who has said he was wrongfully arrested last month. He said he reached into the water after noticing a piece of the pool’s blue liner had become partially detached. Netting covers the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday in preparation for Independence Day fireworks. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) A grand…
U.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey’ Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism
Several people have been arrested and cited after President Donald Trump blamed, without evidence, vandals for destroying the pool. David Hearn in action during the U.S. Whitewater Kayak/Canoe Olympic Trials on the Ocoee River in the Cherokee National Forrest in Ducktown, Tenn., in 2000. By Ryan J. Reilly, Marco Gacina and Minyvonne Burke WASHINGTON — U.S. Olympic canoeist David…
3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border
BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Three firefighters were killed and two sustained burn injuries when they were overcome by flames from fast-moving wildfires in hot, windy conditions near the Colorado-Utah border. The firefighters deployed emergency shelters for themselves during the so-called burnover — which occurs when a fire spreads and closes off all escape routes —…
Trump nominates former Oklahoma trooper Lance Schroyer to be ICE director
Richard “Lance” Schroyer.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Mullin and Mr. Trump on Saturday urged Congress to quickly confirm Schroyer’s appointment. “Lance is coming straight from the operational field where he ran large scale operations and worked alongside state and federal partners to remove illegal aliens from Oklahoma under the 287g program,” Mullin said in a social media post.…
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