July 4th fireworks: What to know about wildfire risk
With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.
With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Six years ago, President Donald Trump hailed his US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, as the “fairest, most balanced, and beneficial trade agreement we have ever signed.” Now, as the pact is up for review, Trump says he’s ready to abandon it. “I’m not loo...
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Por Ray Sánchez y Mark Morales, CNN Dos personas que llegaron a lo alto de la antena del Empire State Building en la ciudad de Nueva York en la tarde de este miércoles se encuentran bajo custodia, según el Departamento de Policía de Nueva York. Las personas, que llevaban mascarillas, parecían...
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With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.
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By Ray Sanchez, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Two people who reached the top of the antenna on the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday afternoon are in custody, according to the New York Police Department. The masked individuals also appeared to get engaged while atop the skyscrap...
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Paydirt Pete has a new look. The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics revealed the mascot's new design Wednesday, the same day UTEP officially joined the Mountain West Conference. Paydirt Pete has seen several changes over the years. UTEP said his latest design is ...
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The woman's family accused the man of previously threatening her and breaking into her home.
The woman's family accused the man of previously threatening her and breaking into her home.
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