As Xi Looks to Extend His Rule, He Leans on a Longtime Ally
Xi Jinping is preparing to extend his rule as China’s leader and bring fresh blood into the Communist Party elite. Cai Qi is the man he’…
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The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.
The U.S. ambassador to Canada hosts a July 4 party amid tension over a new bridge.
Pete Hoekstra had made false claims that Canada hadn’t fully paid for the $4.5 billion Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ont…
This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs.
People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of …
Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Could Face Charge Over Napa County Car Crash
The police said Paul Pelosi was the driver of a convertible that struck a parked car on Friday. The district attorney will decide whether Mr…
These runners celebrate July 4 by racing up and down a mountain.
The Mount Marathon Race plays a big role in the Independence Day festivities of Seward, Alaska.
Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech
Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were …
Maryland Boat Explosion Injures at Least 9
A 32-foot-long boat exploded in Chesapeake City, leaving four people with serious burns, officials said. The cause was under investigation.
Denmark’s century-old Fourth of July party looks different this year.
Overshadowed by President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, a Danish territory, the event removed U.S. officials from the program and sa…
Canada Has a New Obsession: Soccer
A surprising World Cup run ended on Saturday against Morocco, but the Canadian successes, as a team and a host, are likely to endure.
Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th
Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president…
Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-I…