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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 MoreGOP lawmakers sue to block Maryland redistricting amendment from November ballot
A group of Maryland voters is suing to block a newly approved congressional redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, arguing state officials missed required election deadlines.
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Florida man allegedly abused kittens in front of daughter to punish her
The suspect is reported to have told investigators that he would harm the family's kittens in front of his daughter as punishment.
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View MoreRoger Craig reveals vascular dementia diagnosis during Hall of Fame speech
Roger Craig announced Saturday during his Hall of Fame induction speech that he has vascular dementia.
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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.
