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Dutch intelligence services say Russia has stepped up use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine
Jul 04, 2025 9:05 pm - THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Two Dutch intelligence agencies said on Friday that Russia is increasing its use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine, including the World W...
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At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
Jul 04, 2025 8:24 pm - KERRVILLE, Texas — Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, leaving at least 13 people dead and many more unaccounted for Friday, inclu...
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Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt
Jul 04, 2025 6:22 pm - Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomi...
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How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth
Jul 04, 2025 6:17 pm - LOS ANGELES — Recent polls will tell you there's been a drop in national pride among Americans, particularly Democrats in the Trump era, with some questioning whether to ...
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Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
Jul 04, 2025 6:10 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in ...
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Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House
Jul 04, 2025 5:57 pm - DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's thinking of staging a UFC match on the White House grounds with upward 20,000 spectators to celebrate 25...
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Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began
Jul 04, 2025 3:31 pm - KYIV, Ukraine — Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, off...
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Suburbs celebrate the Fourth of JulyJul 04, 2025 3:00 pm - From parades to foot races, festivals to fireworks shows, people throughout the suburbs celebrated Independence Day Friday at a variety of events.
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Hoffman Estates police tap into virtual reality for realistic, on-demand trainingJul 04, 2025 12:30 pm - Hoffman Estates police are already pioneering the region’s future use of virtual-reality training to make the “What If?” scenarios officers have always been urged to consider more concrete.
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Palatine accepting entries for Hometown Pride AwardsJul 04, 2025 12:27 pm - The Village of Palatine's Beautification Commission is accepting nominations for the 2025 Hometown Pride Awards to recognize residential and business properties that display attractive landscaping and have exceptional curb appeal.