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Family members of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo grieve at a makeshift memorial.

Watch: Large protest in Houston after man fatally shot by ICE

Protesters echoed mounting demands for an independent inquiry into the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a Mexican national.

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Travellers react as Florida airport renamed after Trump

Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed as President Donald J. Trump International Airport on 9 July.

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New footage shows first look at Ernest Shackleton's final ship Quest

Scientists are the first to capture the shipwreck where Shackleton, a leading figure of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, died in 1922.

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Police, fans and celebrities - What it's like outside the Swift wedding

The BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from the scene, bringing us the atmosphere outside Madison Square Garden.

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Nada Tawfik stands on a sidewalk outside Madison Square Garden, wearing a brown dress with white dots.

Fans gather in New York to get a peek of rumoured Swift 'royal wedding'

BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to fans outside the Madison Square Garaden arena who hope to catch a glimpse of the weekend's festivities and guests.

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World Cup fans sweat through US 'heat dome'

As scorching heat left the US east coast baking in the middle of the World Cup, the BBC caught up with fans braving the weather to support their team.

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'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year

The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.

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Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship

The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court's ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.

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Watch: US congressman reveals depression diagnosis after absence

Tom Kean returned to Washington after a nearly four-month absence, speaking about his mental health struggles.

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Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

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Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday

We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.

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Watch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in California

A popular stream set up by the Friends of Big Bear Valley caught the moment a juvenile eagle nicknamed Luna spread its wings.

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Aerial video shows extent of deadly flash flooding in Kentucky

At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.

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Watch: Biden calls Trump a 'loser' at fundraising event

Former US President Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump during a gala event, criticising what he described as "vanity projects" in Washington, DC.

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Native Americans on horseback ride down a mound in a field, towards the camera lens, re-enacting the battle of Little Bighorn

Watch: Native Americans mark 150th anniversary of Little Bighorn victory

The June 1876 battle saw Indigenous warriors unite to defeat US Lt Col George Armstrong Custer and more than 200 of his soldiers.

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'It's way too much' - World Cup fans react to American tipping culture

The BBC spoke to tourists visiting California from around the world about the host country's practice of tipping at restaurants.

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'It increases my pride' - Great American State Fair kicks off in Washington

The 16-day event features attractions from all 50 states and is part of the country's 250th celebration.

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A small white plans is tipped on its nose in a field surrounded by mountains.

Watch: Moment small plane crash lands in remote Alaska wilderness

Video taken by a passenger shows the plane descending rapidly before hitting the ground and sliding across the valley floor.

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Visitors attend the opening concert of the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC.

Thousands gather for the Great American State Fair

The rally on the National Mall is one of a range of events planned by Donald Trump to celebrate America's 250th year of independence.

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Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin are watching a World Cup in the middle of Times Square.

Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide

Meet the two men who are getting paid $50,000 (£37,800) to watch every single World Cup match from a glass enclosed living room in the middle of Times Square.

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