A politically charged holiday: The US celebrates its 250th anniversary
The semiquincentennial has been meet with controversy, as President Trump seeks to exert influence over the celebration.
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America250 vs Freedom 250: What to know about the US’s 250th anniversary
The celebrations to mark the US’s 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump’s influence.
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Pope Leo tells migrants: ‘I bow before your dignity’
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Massive Neymar mural unveiled on Brazil street
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