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Philadelphia InquirerMonday, 29 June 2026
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How Philly’s historical reenactors trained for nation’s 250th festivities
Actors spent months and uprooted their lives to immerse themselves into colonial America’s key characters. Now it’s time for them to shine.
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Partisan cloud hangs over nation’s birthday
In a historic move, the president is set to snub 250th celebrations in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, and instead hold a Trump rally at the National Mall.
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Venezuela government accused of politicizing earthquake relief effort
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado mobilized volunteers, but they say U.S.-backed acting President Delcy Rodriguez’s officials blocked them.
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Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes, threatens to halt talks
President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by attacking a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
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