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Biden administration blocked from working with social media firms about 'protected speech'

By Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana granted the injunction in response to a 2022 lawsuit alleging that the government overstepped in its efforts to convince social media companies to address postings that could result in vaccine hesitancy during the…

Fourth of July revelers across the US brave heat and heavy rain to celebrate

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

In Boston, revelers dodged raindrops to nab a coveted space on the grassy oval directly in front of the Hatch Shell along the Charles River ahead of the traditional Boston Pops July Fourth concert and fireworks display.

1 woman dead and 9 others injured in fireworks explosion in western Michigan

By Associated Press

Fireworks explosions in adjacent counties in western Michigan have left at least one woman dead and nine others with injuries from critical to minor.

What U.S. passport delays mean for summer travel

By Laurie Kellman, Rebecca Santana, David Koenig, Associated Press

A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world.

UK mortgage rates jump to highest level since tax cuts spooked markets

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Financial information company Moneyfacts says the average rate for a five-year fixed rate mortgage in the U.K. hit 6.01% on Tuesday from 5.97% the previous day.

3 dead and 8 injured in Texas after Fort Worth festival shooting

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Authorities in Texas say three people were killed and eight people were injured when gunfire erupted following a local festival.

Meta unveils Threads, new app to challenge Twitter

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Meta is poised to launch a new app that appears to mimic Twitter, marking a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk.

WATCH: A Capitol Fourth 2023

By Kenichi Serino

Grammy Award-winning group Boyz II Men, singer Babyface, rock band Chicago and singer Belinda Carlisle will all perform at the the 43rd edition of “A Capitol Fourth,” the July 4th concert and fireworks celebration broadcast on PBS.

Gunman kills five in attack across Philadelphia's streets before arrested, police say

By Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press

Police say a gunman in a bulletproof vest has opened fire on the streets of Philadelphia, killing five people and wounding two boys before he surrendered to responding officers.