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Pope Francis clears John Paul II, John XXIII for sainthood

Pope Francis on Friday cleared Pope John Paul II for sainthood, approving a miracle attributed to his intercession and setting up a remarkable dual canonization along with another beloved pope, John XXIII.

Obamas thank troops during White House barbecue

President Barack Obama is noting that it’s not just the nation’s birthday, it’s his daughter Malia’s, too.

Nevada man arrested in Seattle with suspected explosives

Seattle Police are investigating a Nevada man arrested near the University of Washington in a stolen pickup truck filled with weapons, body armor and suspected explosive devices.

U.S. airlines cancel Mexico flights due to volcano

At least six U.S. airlines canceled more than 40 flights into and out of Mexico City and Toluca airports Thursday after the Popocatepetl volcano spewed out ash, steam and glowing rocks, airport officials said.

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Muslim Brotherhood figures seized in Egypt sweep

Egypt’s military moved swiftly Thursday against senior figures of the Muslim Brotherhood, targeting the backbone of support for ousted president Mohammed Morsi. In the most dramatic step, authorities arrested the group’s revered leader from a seaside villa and flew him by helicopter to detention in the capital.

 
Two teens critical after parasailing accident in Florida

The owner of the company involved in a parasailing crash that seriously injured two Indiana girls in the Florida Panhandle says he’s praying for their recovery.

Sinkhole swallows car in Ohio

A spokeswoman for a northwest Ohio city says the collapse of brick sewers beneath a road caused the sinkhole that swallowed a moving car.

 
New York hot dog eating contestant chomps down another record win

Joey Chestnut downed 69 franks and devoured his own record in the men’s Fourth of July hot dog eating contest while Sonya Thomas defended her title in the women’s competition.

Statue of Liberty reopens Independence Day weekend

The Statue of Liberty finally reopened on the Fourth of July months after Superstorm Sandy swamped its little island as Americans across the country celebrated freedom and President Barack Obama urged citizens to live up to the words of the Declaration of Independence.

 
Cops: Evidence found in secret Hernandez apartment

Court documents indicate the search of a secret “flop house” leased by former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has turned up what police say could be key evidence in the murder case against him.

Gasoline prices begin summer slide

Gasoline prices are on a summer slide, giving U.S. drivers a break as they set out for the beach and other vacation spots for the Fourth of July.

 
Bolivia vs. Europe over Snowden-linked plane delay

Bolivia’s president left Europe for home on Wednesday in a diplomatic drama after his flight was rerouted and delayed overnight in Austria, allegedly because of suspicions he was trying to spirit NSA leaker Edward Snowden to Latin America.

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