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'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250 -- From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today. -- US & Canada

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Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrations -- Stars have been spotted arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden. -- Culture

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Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives -- The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world. -- London

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Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool -- US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry. -- US & Canada

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Trump presidency reignites its founding debate - how much power is too much? -- What would the revolutionaries who broke from the British monarchy 250 years ago make of the current head of state?

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Watch: What Trump's Mount Rushmore aspirations reveal -- The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the monument in South Dakota, and looks at the political debate and practical challenges the proposition poses.

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Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off -- The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.

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From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are celebrating their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend, her publicist says.

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Americans are celebrating their split from Britain - how is the UK marking it? -- As the United States turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.

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'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US -- More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.

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Is Taylor Swift really getting married at Madison Square Garden? -- Rumours continue to swirl about whether Taylor Swift will marry Travis Kelce at New York City's Madison Square Garden over the 4 July weekend.

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'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year -- The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.

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World Cup fans sweat through US 'heat dome' -- As scorching heat left the US east coast baking in the middle of the World Cup, the BBC caught up with fans braving the weather to support their team.

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Watch: Man comes face-to-face with bear inside truck -- Security camera footage from the Colorado property shows a man using several methods to coax a black bear out of a vehicle.

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'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate' -- Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president -- Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.

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How are Trump and America celebrating 250th independence milestone? -- Fireworks, a state fair and a mixed martial arts event at the White House are among the festivities that have been happening.

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All we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured New York wedding celebrations -- Details of "America's royal wedding" are secret, but a lavish celebration at New York's Madison Square Garden seems to be on the cards.

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The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck -- They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.

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Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th -- The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.

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Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded -- The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden.

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Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia -- More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

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Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler -- It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.

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In pictures: Taylor Swift wedding fever heats up in New York -- Pictures near Madison Square Garden show fans, a media frenzy and truck loads of equipment.

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Police, fans and celebrities - What it's like outside the Swift wedding -- The BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from the scene, bringing us the atmosphere outside Madison Square Garden.

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Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism -- The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?

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What do people in the US hope for the country's future? -- As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.

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