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July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one perilous stomachache

July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one perilous stomachache

WASHINGTON (AP) — Through history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public. They’ve bailed to the beach, the mountains, the golf course, the farm, the ranch.
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Fierce blaze damages several businesses, forces evacuation in downtown Vernon, B.C.

Fierce blaze damages several businesses, forces evacuation in downtown Vernon, B.C.

VERNON, B.C. — A restaurant, boutique, salon and costume shop are among the businesses believed to have been destroyed in an early morning fire in downtown Vernon, B.C. Flames broke out in the commercial building at about 2:30 a.m.
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Lac-Mégantic mayor, residents fear 'monster trains' will bring another rail disaster

Lac-Mégantic mayor, residents fear 'monster trains' will bring another rail disaster

LAC-MÉGANTIC, Que. — Ten years after a runaway train derailed and killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic, Que.
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The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthought

The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthought

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the bedroom of the Betsy Ross House, a reconstruction of where the upholsterer worked on her most famous commission, a long flag with a circle of 13 stars hangs over a Chippendale side chair and extends across the floor.
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Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

VANCOUVER — Talks to end a strike at British Columbia's ports have stalled with both sides accusing the other of being unreasonable.
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US judge blocks portions of new Florida elections law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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Former sheriff who nabbed 'Green River Killer' to run for Washington governor

Former sheriff who nabbed 'Green River Killer' to run for Washington governor

SEATTLE (AP) — A former sheriff and congressman known for his work that led to the capture of the “Green River Killer" has entered the race to become Washington’s next governor. Former King County Sheriff and U.S. Rep.
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Royal Canadian Navy ships leave Halifax to join NATO in Baltic mission

Royal Canadian Navy ships leave Halifax to join NATO in Baltic mission

HALIFAX — Two Royal Canadian Navy warships sailed out of Halifax harbour Monday, bound for the Baltic region where they will join a NATO mission aimed at deterring Russian aggression.
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The Democratic Party promised to overhaul its primaries. Doing that has been anything but simple

The Democratic Party promised to overhaul its primaries. Doing that has been anything but simple

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Hampshire is in open rebellion. Georgia is all but out. South Carolina and Nevada are on board but face stiff Republican pushback.
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Israelis protest at international airport against judicial overhaul plan

Israelis protest at international airport against judicial overhaul plan

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis blocked traffic and snarled movement at the country's main international airport on Monday, the latest mass demonstration over Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious planned judicial overhaul that has divided the nati
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