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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore

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Jul 3, 2026

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore

By STEVEN SLOAN WASHINGTON (AP) - Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kicked into higher gear across the United States on Fr…

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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore

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