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Felt a ‘big bang’: Firework strikes Delta flight landing in Chicago
A Delta flight was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago on July Fourth, according to the airline.
Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors are set to present evidence against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, during a five-day preliminary hearing in Utah.
Eight people shot in Coney Island, including four children, NYPD says
At least eight people, including four children, were shot late Saturday night in Brooklyn’s Coney Island, leaving one woman in critical condition.
Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charges after hitting a parked car in California
Paul Pelosi, Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s husband, is facing hit-and-run charges in Napa County, California, in an incident that occurred on Friday, the Napa County Sheriff’s Office said.
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday across the United States.
Florida beach lightning strike leaves one dead, three injured ahead of July 4th weekend
One person was killed and three others were injured Friday after a lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Another crash and more grief as questions swirl around Tesla’s self-driving tech
Lawyers and the families of victims of fatal Tesla Autopilot crashes told NBC News they take issue with how Elon Musk markets self-driving technology.
Millions of women may lose Medicare coverage for a breast cancer test hailed by doctors
Medicare covers the cost of a breast cancer biomarker test, but that coverage may soon end for millions of women in 28 states.
Two killed in shooting at shopping mall in Michigan
After two groups that knew each other came into contact at the mall, a fight started that escalated into gunfire, officials said.
Influencer Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy, year after her son’s drowning
TikTok star Emilie Kiser announced that she is pregnant, expecting her third baby, one year after the drowning of her 3-year-old son, Trigg.