The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthought
The American flag will be flown throughout the country on July 4, but it wasn't always a revered and debated symbol
1970-01-01 08:00
Gunman opens fire at random on Philadelphia streets, killing 4 before he is arrested, police say
Police say a gunman in a bulletproof vest has opened fire on the streets of Philadelphia, killing four people and wounding two boys before he surrendered to responding officers
1970-01-01 08:00
In a polarized US, how to define a patriot increasingly depends on who's being asked
Millions of Americans will attend parades, fireworks, barbecues and other Independence Day events on Tuesday, celebrating the courage and sacrifices of the nation’s 18th century patriots who fought for the nation’s independence from England and what they considered an unjust government
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine's counteroffensive hasn't met expectations. Here's why progress has been slow
The minefields in southern Ukraine are so dense, the troops trying to liberate the area can only advance "tree by tree," one soldier involved in Kyiv's counteroffensive in the south told CNN. In all his years of service, he said, he's never seen this many mines.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya's president lifts 6-year logging ban to create jobs. Environmentalists are concerned
Kenyan President William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging over the concerns of environmentalists
1970-01-01 08:00
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is first to hit 20 homers, steal 40 bases and drive in 50 before break
Nobody has had a first half of the season like Ronald Acuña Jr. Atlanta’s four-time All-Star outfielder made history by becoming the first player to reach 20 home runs, 40 stolen bases and 50 RBIs before the All-Star break
1970-01-01 08:00
Hong Kong leader says 8 overseas activists will be 'pursued for life'
By James Pomfret and Donny Kwok HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong chief executive John Lee said on Tuesday eight overseas-based
1970-01-01 08:00
Election observers return to Guatemala for ballot review
By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) -International election observers will return to Guatemala to monitor a court-ordered review of ballots
1970-01-01 08:00
A 15-year-old boy was bitten by a shark while surfing off the coast of New York's Fire Island
A 15-year-old boy was attacked by a shark Monday afternoon as he was surfing off the coast of New York's Fire Island, police said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Multiple people shot in Philadelphia; suspect in custody
Police say multiple people have been shot in Philadelphia
1970-01-01 08:00
UN nuclear chief is visiting Japan to give a final report on release of treated radioactive water
The head of the U.N. nuclear agency is in Japan to meet with government leaders and see final preparations for the release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
1970-01-01 08:00
A person is in custody after 8 people were shot in Philadelphia, police say
Eight people have been shot in a southwest neighborhood of Philadelphia, police said Monday evening.
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