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Rain, lightning and chaos open Trump's headline Fourth of July event

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By Paul Blake
| Yahoo Verified
Crowds braved record heat to attend US President Donald Trump's grand July Fourth celebrations in Washington Saturday, until sharp winds, thunder and lightning prompted evacuations and the scene descended into chaos, anger and confusion. Groups of hundreds refused the orders of authorities to clear the National Mall.
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On America's big birthday, mixed emotions over legacy and future

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By Paul Blake
| Yahoo Verified
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence Saturday with conflicting emotions as pride, hope and patriotism battled with uncertainty and unease over the country's direction. On Washington's grassy National Mall, lined by monuments and museums, thousands sweltered in multiblock lines as temperatures neared 100F (38C).
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Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

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By Paul Blake
| Yahoo Verified
A brutal heatwave hit peak temperatures across the eastern United States on Friday, straining power grids, threatening World Cup matches and playing havoc with celebrations for America's 250th independence anniversary. With the heat index threatening to top 115F (46C), records could be broken in New York City, as extreme heat warnings blanketed the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
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