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Ohio Community Grapples With Discovery of 16 Siblings Living in Severe Isolation, Deplorable Conditions
Authorities say the children, ages 1.5 to 18, were confined to a small room with human waste throughout; four adults face child endangerment charges.
'Beautiful and Terrible': International Reactions to US 250th Anniversary Reveal Complex Global Views
As America marks its semiquincentennial, foreign leaders, analysts, and citizens offer mixed assessments of US democracy, power, and values.
PBS to Broadcast A Capitol Fourth Concert Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
The annual Independence Day concert returns Friday with fireworks from Mount Vernon as extreme heat prompts delayed public entry at the U.S. Capitol.
Ivy League Majors in Anti-Americanism
RealClearPolitics opinion piece argues top universities emphasize critical perspectives on American institutions.
Aspen Acres Wildfire Southwest of Denver Forces Thousands to Evacuate and Destroys More Than 160 Structures
The blaze has grown to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment as National Guard troops deploy to assist emergency responders.
Mixed Term Renews Conservative Feud With SCOTUS
The court's 5-4 decisions on several key cases have intensified tensions between conservative legal advocates and justices they once supported.
Vance's Financial Disclosure Shows Up to $7.4 Million in 2025 Income
The vice president's earnings came primarily from royalties on his bestselling memoir, with the annual filing released by the Office of Government Ethics.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Delivers America 250 Speech, Criticizes ICE Agents, Elon Musk and 'Arena of Supremacy'
The mayor, speaking to newly naturalized citizens ahead of July 4 weekend, described the U.S. as an arena where only a select few are allowed freedom.
Egypt Team Staffer Involved in Altercation With Dallas Police at World Cup Hotel
The incident at the Westin Hotel occurred hours before Egypt's knockout match against Australia, according to police and video footage.
Mamdani Delivers July 4 Remarks From Behind George Washington's Desk at Mount Vernon
The remarks, delivered from the historic first president's home, come as questions about presidential authority remain a subject of national debate.