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Here are five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.

History

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Associated Press Jul 4, 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon, April 19, 2023, in Washington.

Politics

In 370 days, Supreme Court conservatives dash decades of abortion and affirmative action precedents

Associated Press Jul 3, 2023

In 1971, Doors singer Jim Morrison died of heart failure in Paris at the age of 27. He was found in his bathtub.

Arts & Entertainment

Today in Entertainment History: July 3

Associated Press Jul 3, 2023

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Western U.S. wildfire mitigation.

Environment

U.S. push to lower wildfire risk across the West stumbles in places

Associated Press Jul 1, 2023

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three who authorities say fatally poisoned her husband, Eric Richins, then wrote a children's book about grieving, looks on during a bail hearing, June 12, 2023, in Park City, Utah.

Top Stories

Utah woman accused of killing husband after writing book about grief is sued for over $13 million

Associated Press Jun 30, 2023

Activists demonstrate as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a pair of cases that could decide the future of affirmative action in college admissions, in Washington, Oct. 31, 2022. The Supreme Court ruled Thursday, June 29, 2023, that colleges and universities must stop considering race in admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. In a 6-3 decision, the court struck down admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the nation's oldest private and public colleges, respectively.

Politics

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions, says race cannot be a factor

Associated Press Jun 29, 2023

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