Alex Brandon
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AP
President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day.
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On Thursday, July 2, four New Mexico state senators spoke to community members about their concerns and criticisms of Project Jupiter and announced a public listening session scheduled for next month. -
Retired educator Rachel Bate now writes children’s books inspired by New Mexico to give kids lessons on caring for others and the world around them. -
Jenny Ferranti, who recently won the Grant County Commission District 1 seat on the Democratic ticket, made speaking out against mining in and around the tiny community of Pinos Altos a pillar of her campaign. She spoke about how the community's responded when mining tried to come to the unincorporated community. -
Andrea Sosa of The Programming Service offers some highlights from PBS like "A Capitol Fourth" and "Summer of Space".
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The message is simple: Families should attend professional displays instead of lighting fireworks in their own yards. -
Officials say the technology is complementary to the physical wall and frees up agents for other tasks. -
The firefighters were part of a specialized crew that goes into remote areas by helicopter to quickly put out new and rapidly escalating wildfires. -
Lujan Grisham's remarks came a week after AP reported that DEA agents repeatedly monitored — but did not seize — shipments of fentanyl as part of an effort to build bigger criminal cases between 2023 and 2025.
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The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" in the area. -
Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it. -
The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. -
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
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