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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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William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast -- The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football". -- UK

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Dior dress, Adam Sandler and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor and Travis's wedding -- The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen. -- Culture

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Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback -- Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury. -- Tennis

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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. -- US & Canada

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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.

3 days ago

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?

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

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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.

3 days ago

Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250 -- The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

13 hours ago

'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.

2 days ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

4 days ago

'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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

3 days ago

Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in Manhattan river -- Eight people were removed from the Kodiak 100 seaplane by fire department units and two had minor injures.

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'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago -- The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.

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US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather -- US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

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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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'America's 250th birthday is our 50th anniversary' -- Roger Lieb and Bonnie Taff tell the BBC what it was like to have their wedding on 4 July 1976, America's bicentennial.

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In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding -- Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.

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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 -- The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena.

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