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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil…

1 week ago

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices advance as Israel-Iran crisis escalates

HONG KONG -- Asian shares were mixed on Monday and oil prices extended gains on worries that escalating Iran-Israel tensions…

1 week ago

2 detainees recaptured after escape from New Jersey immigration detention center, 2 still at large

NEWARK, N.J. -- Two detainees who escaped from a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey last week have been…

2 weeks ago

Flash flooding kills 3 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people

Flash flooding caused by torrential rains killed three people in northern West Virginia and rescue crews were searching for missing…

2 weeks ago

Galapagos tortoise celebrates 135th birthday and first Father’s Day at Zoo Miami

MIAMI -- A South Florida zoo's oldest resident celebrated his 135th birthday and his first Father's Day on Sunday.Goliath, a…

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Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. -- A massive search was stretching into its second day for a man who authorities say posed…

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Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

It took Crystal Strickland years to qualify for Medicaid, which she needs for a heart condition.Strickland, who's unable to work…

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The Army turns 250. Trump turns 79. Cue funnel cakes, festive bling, military might — and protest

WASHINGTON -- There were funnel cakes, stands of festival bling and American flags aplenty. There were mighty machines of war,…

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Death toll from San Antonio flooding rises to 13; all those missing have been found

SAN ANTONIO -- The death toll from heavy rains that inundated parts of San Antonio has risen to 13, and…

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As Trump goes to G7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they’re not intimidated

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long bet that he can scare allies into submission — a…

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