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Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP poll finds

By Gary Fields, Linley Sanders, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

As the U.S. prepares for an extravagant celebration of its founding principles, fewer Americans see their country as exceptional, a new poll finds.

Lawsuit aims to block UFC fight on White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday

By Melissa Goldin, Associated Press

A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Trump to attend Knicks' NBA Finals game in New York

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Invited by Knicks owner James Dolan, he will be the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.

Police seek suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near street festival

By Jaimie Ding, Thomas Peipert, Associated Press

A search in Ohio for suspects who opened fire near a busy street festival stretched into Sunday after 12 people were wounded in the weekend shooting that sent crowds scrambling for cover in a historic Toledo neighborhood.

Multiple people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say

By Associated Press

Multiple people were shot Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said.

What to know about the protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center

By Philip Marcelo, Claire Galofaro, Associated Press

Clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center since late May have become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

What's next for the War Powers Resolution on Iran? PolitiFact explains

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

The House and Senate have advanced war powers resolutions aimed at curbing President Donald Trump from continuing the war in Iran. Can a 53-year-old law make a difference? What steps would be required to end the war? PolitiFact explains.

U.S. mortgage rates are staying high – and the Federal Reserve can do little about it

By Michael J. Highfield, The Conversation

Investors’ inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans.

Why hiring surged in May despite economic strain from the Iran war

By Amna Nawaz, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins

There was surprising strength in the latest U.S. jobs report. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, the third straight month of job gains. Overall, the labor market appears strong despite concerns about the Iran war, rising prices and artificial intelligence.

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This chef will teach you how to make healthy $5 family dinners

By Deema Zein

With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families. One chef is teaching his TikTok followers how to eat well on a budget, one $5 meal at a time. Deema Zein reports.

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