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As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

Memorial service to honor firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border

Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition

Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing

Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release

A timeline of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the arrest of Tyler Robinson

Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations; Trump says he will still speak in DC

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America's 250th birthday

Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims

Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii

Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home

Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

Police investigate a shopping mall shooting that left 2 dead in suburban Detroit

Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls

Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures

Madison Square Garden is abuzz with eager Swifties ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring

Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself

Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

This pass high in the Swiss Alps is home to a James Bond car chase scene and a vintage steam railway

Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

VIDEO: Firework safety, regulations and refunds

VIDEO: Firework safety, regulations and refunds

VIDEO: Ride-along with WSDOT's freeway first responders

VIDEO: Chelan Hills Wildfire Growing

VIDEO: Betsy Ross descendant cycles 13 states

VIDEO: USMNT throws first pitch at Mariners

VIDEO: New U.S. citizens naturalized in Seattle

VIDEO: Body pulled from Union Bay on July 4th

VIDEO: Chelan Hills wildfire burns 800+ acres

VIDEO: Seattle police investigate deadly shooting in Lake City

$26M wedding gift: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate to charities before celebration

Couple who scaled Empire State Building tower face felony charges

America 250: Top patriotic movies to celebrate America’s birthday

Former NFL scout sentenced to life for deaths of pregnant girlfriend, unborn child

Recall alert: 13K air conditioners recalled