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US at 250: How celebrations unfolded in Washington DC

Thousands of people gathered in the US capital to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday in a day that was marked by extreme weather, delays, and a huge display of fireworks. The celebration, which included a flyover, a concert, as well…

Flyovers steal the show at nation’s 250th celebration in Washington

Travelers from across the country stood awestruck on the National Mall as military helicopters and fighter jets soared over revelers during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration Saturday. Ospreys flew in formation just past the Mall, while F-18s performed stunts that…

US marks its 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. Source link

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in Napa County wine country, car left with major damage, authorities say

LOS ANGELES — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband was involved in a hit-and-run on Friday in California’s wine country that left one car with “major damage,” according to local authorities, who said that the 86-year-old could face misdemeanor charges…

BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader’s funeral

BBC International correspondent Nawal Al Maghafi reports from Tehran, where authorities say they expect millions to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The former supreme leader of Iran was killed more than four months ago in US…

Massachusetts woman runs Great American State Fair booth left barren by governor

Donna Festinger wasn’t going to let Massachusetts, one of the most influential colonies during the nation’s founding, pass on a chance to showcase its best self during the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. So the Greenfield native…

Funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader ‘intensely political moment’

Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran for the first day of funeral ceremonies for the country’s former supreme leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli airstrikes at the start of the…

Communist Party USA denies that Democrats aiming for Congress are communists

President Trump has painted Democratic primaries as targets for communists, but the Communist Party USA dismisses that claim. The party condemned his “red‑baiting tirades” against the Democratic Socialists of America primary victories in New York, Colorado and the District, labeling…

What we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

About 1,000 names were reportedly on the guest list, including some of the biggest stars from music, Hollywood and sport. Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Hugh Grant, Gracie Abrams, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Tom Hanks, Millie Bobby Brown, Ellie Goulding, Graham…

White supremacy protesters descend on Washington for Fourth of July

White supremacist group Patriot Front marched in Washington on Independence Day, chanting, “Reclaim America.” Donning white face coverings, hats and glasses, the incognito protesters gathered outside Union Station before heading to Eastern Market, 2 miles southeast of the Capitol, the…