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Times Square ball drop rings in America's 250th birthday
New York City is at the center of America's 250th birthday celebration, with the iconic Times Square ball drop reactivated for the occasion a rare sight outside of New Year's Eve.The Times Square ball drop is being used to honor the Fourth of July for the first time outside of its traditional Ne...
Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
While more than 92% of Texas kindergarteners and 7th graders were fully vaccinated in the 2025-26 school year for each vaccine required to attend school, the coverage rates remained lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, state data released Wednesday shows.Of note in the latest report released ...
The menu of 1776: turtle soup, meat pies and — yes! — mac & cheese
You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?
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Man held after license plate reading cameras tampered with
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Temple police report automatic license plate reading cameras that have helped find missing persons and stolen vehicles were tampered with. Police did not specify how much damage had been done to them, but dd report a 22-year-old Belton man was arrested in connection with the...
Don't let affection for the past handcuff the present | Jerry Davich
Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.
MLB's should-be 2026 All-Stars: 7 players deserving a trip to Philly
It’s a lot easier than it used to be putting together rosters for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. That doesn’t mean quality can’t slip through the cracks.
Scorching temperatures force changes to some July 4 events
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kick into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat.President Donald Trump will travel to South D...
Spouse refuses to ever apologize or admit he's wrong
Dear Eric: My spouse is unable to say "Oops, sorry." He automatically denies having done the thing or blames me or my son — even if he literally just did it in front of me/us.
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Use mustard seeds as a salt substitute
Dear Heloise: I love to cook, but my doctor warned me about using too much salt.
SPEED CLEAN
Despite juggling packed calendars and busy lives, folks still take pride in their homes. That means spring cleaning, of course, but also making sure to try new ways to keep things clean year-round. There's deep cleaning the house in one…
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MIND OVER MEDICINE
Most people expect medicine to work because of what's behind a pill or recommended treatment plan, but sometimes people feel better even when a remedy contains no active ingredient at all. A sugar pill eases pain, a fake cream reduces…
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Social Security has gender gap
The gender income gap remains alive and well. Just ask older women collecting Social Security.
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Some SNAP bans blocked
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NATO joins exercises off US coast amid political fight
OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA — The warning came booming over the airwaves, in a voice unmistakably from the American south: "Warship! Get out of our waters!"
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AMERICA AT 250
She said dah, police said nyet to daredevil proposal
NEW YORK — A Russian couple of daredevil artists climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's towering spire Wednesday in New York City to unfurl a large banner urging world peace in what appeared to be an elaborate…
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Calais Campbell's brother charged in mother's murder
Ciarre Campbell faces murder and aggravated assault charges in the death of his mother, Nateal Campbell, according to Fulton County, Georgia, police records.
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Ovechkin returns to Capitals on 1-year deal
Alex Ovechkin passed on retirement to return to the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal.
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Brown 'excited and disappointed' by trade
Jaylen Brown said goodbye to Boston on Thursday, admitting he was "still processing how this all went down," a day after being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
'I drive for food'
Matthew Brabham's racing career could have gone any number of ways.
MLB standouts could be All-Star roster surprises
It's a lot easier than it used to be putting together rosters for Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. That doesn't mean quality can't slip through the cracks.
World Cup leads to record soccer ball imports
America has caught World Cup fever, and it is showing up in an unlikely place: trade data.
Estrella sticking with Michigan
Michigan transfer J.P. Estrella will remain with the Wolverines following head coach Dusty May's departure to the NBA, the big man told ESPN on Thursday.
Freeman to miss 2026-27 at St. John's
St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the 2026-27 season after tearing his Achilles tendon during a workout.
OKC Thunder to bring back Waco's Williams
Waco native Kenrich Williams is set to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder after reaching an agreement on a one-year, $5 million deal, according to a Thursday report from NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Ex-Rams All-Pro LeRoy Irvin dies at 68
LeRoy Irvin, who spent the 1980s at cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, has died at 68.
Baylor's Nnaji transfers to George Mason
Former Baylor center James Nnaji is expected to continue his college career at George Mason, according to a report by DraftExpress on Thursday.
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GOP tries to use progressive surge
WASHINGTON — Democrats head into November's midterm elections with potential advantages, including the unpopularity of President Donald Trump and voter anger with Republicans over high prices.
Russia hits Ukrainian capital, kills at least 25
KYIV — Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine's capital Kyiv in the early hours Thursday, killing at least 25 people, wounding scores more and damaging about 130 buildings in the deadliest attack on the capital…
Rescuers dig out quake survivor
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