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DC Fourth of July fireworks set Guinness World Record with more than 840,000 fireworks
Washington, D.C.’s Fourth of July celebration officially set a Guinness World Record with more than 840,000 fireworks launched during the display.
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View MoreDC Fourth of July fireworks set Guinness World Record with more than 840,000 fireworks
Washington, D.C.’s Fourth of July celebration officially set a Guinness World Record with more than 840,000 fireworks launched during the display.
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Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
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View MoreMemphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.
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Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
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Hometown Team in Vienna
The FOX 5 crew recognized the Vienna Little League in Vienna as the Hometown Team during our FOX 5 Zip Trip!
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Dementia risk factors: Avoiding these 3 things could delay symptoms for years, study finds
A new study has identified three health factors that could delay dementia for up to 13 years.
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Jeff Conolly, ‘The Lyres’ frontman, dies at 69: reports
Boston garage rock pioneer Jeff "Monoman" Conolly, the frontman of The Lyres and DMZ, has died at 69 following a battle with bladder cancer, according to reports.
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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in over a year: What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
