Fourth of July: Air travel chaos resumes ahead of Independence Day
Extreme weather and storm threats pose continued challenge as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Baltimore shooting: Police hunt for suspects after dozens shot at block party
Gunfire erupted at a large block party in the city, leaving two dead and 28 others injured.
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Moving vans become a last resort in summer travel chaos
Some people ended up driving miles in moving vans after all other travel options fell through.
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Canada Day fireworks cancelled over air quality fears
Concerns over air pollution and starting further fires mean some displays have been called off.
1970-01-01 08:00
Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections
A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.
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How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?
Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.
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5G deadline and bad weather threaten to disrupt US holiday weekend
Many airlines cannot meet a Saturday deadline to equip their fleets with new 5G-tolerant technology.
1970-01-01 08:00
Smoke and heat warnings affect more than 170m in US
Scorching temperatures are expected in the US west as the East Coast grapples with wildfire smoke.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chinese spy balloon did not collect information, says Pentagon
The balloon floated across the US early this year before being shot down off the South Carolina coast.
1970-01-01 08:00
Legendary Canadian sex educator Sue Johanson dies at 93
She provided candid advice normalising sex to Canadian and US audiences for decades.
1970-01-01 08:00
Affirmative action: Supreme Court justices clash over 'colourblind' America
Liberals deliver scathing dissents after the conservative majority ends race-based college admissions.
1970-01-01 08:00
USWNT's Sofia Huerta: I'm so proud to represent the Latinx community
Defender Sofia Huerta will represent the United States women’s national team in the upcoming 2023 World Cup, but she didn’t always boast the stars and Stripes.
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