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Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years
Cries of ''It is warm!'' rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians jumped into the river — legally — for the first time in more than 100 years.
Liverpool players join family of Diogo Jota and his brother for funeral held in Portugal
Liverpool players joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain.
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 ...
Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine
Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes ...
Some politicians cautious about safety in July Fourth parades after lawmaker shootings
Minnesota legislators participated in Fourth of July festivities as usual, but the attacks on their colleagues hung over the ...
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 ...
Congregation flees after arsonist sets fire to an Australian synagogue door
An arsonist set fire to the door of a Melbourne synagogue and forced the congregation to flee on Friday, seven months after criminals destroyed a synagogue in the same Australian city with an ...
Trump ignored GOP warnings to gamble on a politically risky bill
In the president’s eagerness to score a win and extend tax cuts, he walked away from a key campaign promise on Medicaid. The ...
Some communities won’t fly new state flag: ‘It’s not a greater Minnesota flag’
Detroit Lakes, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes and Babbitt are some of the rural communities opposed to the redesigned state flag.
Former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson: Republicans have become radical
"With their blind willingness to concentrate power in the president while generating massive deficits that will topple our ...
Violent protests are latest sign of Kenyan president's unpopularity 3 years into his term
Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming ''WANTAM,'' a sensational slogan distilling their efforts to disgrace him as a ''one-term'' leader. They stick their index ...