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President Trump on Friday blamed inclement weather and a malfunctioning teleprompter for flubbing part of his Independence Day speech. During the rain-soaked “Salute to America” event, Trump made a reference to nonexistent airports during the American Revolution, a comment he walked back a day later. “We had a lot of rain,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn. “I stood in the rain. The teleprompter went out. The teleprompter kept going…

The Justice Department signaled to a federal judge in Maryland Friday that the Trump administration is still fighting to place the citizenship question on the census, something Mr. Trump insists he wants. The Justice Department, unsurprisingly, was unable to provide a different rationale for adding the question, as the Supreme Court has insisted is necessary to successfully and legally do so. U.S. District Judge George Hazel had given the Justice…

The magnitude-6.4 quake, which caused damage in some cities, was centered near Ridgecrest, about 150 miles north of Los Angeles. In a state especially prone to tremors, only 13% of homeowners have earthquake insurance, according to the California Department of Insurance. Others who have renter’s or homeowner’s insurance mistakenly believe they’re covered for earthquakes.

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Media captionTrump claims army ‘took over airports’ in 1775 US President Donald Trump has blamed a teleprompter going “kaput” for a glaring anachronism in his Independence Day speech. He told crowds on 4 July the Continental Army “took over the airports” during the American Revolutionary War in the 1770s. Observers quickly pointed out there was no air travel in 18th Century America. Explaining away the slip-up on Friday, Mr Trump…

Chris Cline poses for a portrait in a coal mine in Carlinville, Ill., in 2010. The coal magnate was on a helicopter that crashed in the waters off Grand Cay, Bahamas, on Thursday, killing all seven people onboard. Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bloomberg via Getty Images Chris Cline poses for a portrait in a coal mine in Carlinville, Ill., in 2010. The coal magnate was on…

CLOSE A magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked Southern California, triggering fires and a hospital evacuation. USA TODAY Hundreds of aftershocks rumbled in Southern California on Friday, the day after the region was rocked by the strongest earthquake in two decades, igniting fires, triggering a hospital evacuation and raising concerns about an even more powerful jolt. Most of the aftershocks ranked in the magnitude 2-to-3 range, with a few in the magnitude 3-to-4 range,…

CLOSE A magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked Southern California, triggering fires and a hospital evacuation. USA TODAY Hundreds of aftershocks rumbled in Southern California on Friday, the day after the region was rocked by the strongest earthquake in two decades, igniting fires, triggering a hospital evacuation and raising concerns about an even more powerful jolt. Most of the aftershocks ranked in the magnitude 2-to-3 range, with a few in the magnitude 3-to-4 range,…

CLOSE A magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked Southern California, triggering fires and a hospital evacuation. USA TODAY Hundreds of aftershocks rumbled in Southern California on Friday, the day after the region was rocked by the strongest earthquake in two decades, igniting fires, triggering a hospital evacuation and raising concerns about an even more powerful jolt. Most of the aftershocks ranked in the magnitude 2-to-3 range, with a few in the magnitude 3-to-4 range,…

(CNN)With jets roaring overhead and a poncho-clad crowd before him, President Donald Trump implored Americans to come together Thursday in a show of national pride — a rare unifying message from a deeply divisive President that came after days of controversy and criticism over his precedent-shattering military spectacle on the National Mall. ‘);$vidEndSlate.removeClass(‘video__end-slate–inactive’).addClass(‘video__end-slate–active’);}};CNN.autoPlayVideoExist = (CNN.autoPlayVideoExist === true) ? true : false;var configObj = {thumb: ‘none’,video: ‘world/2018/02/07/trump-military-parade-russia-china-france-north-korea-lon-orig-ejk.cnn’,width: ‘100%’,height: ‘100%’,section: ‘domestic’,profile: ‘expansion’,network:…

President Trump stuck to the script at his “Salute to America” event, striking a patriotic tone in a largely apolitical speech running approximately 45 minutes — including the flyovers — behind bulletproof glass on the National Mall.   The President took an opportunity to boast, calling the US “the most exceptional nation in the history of the world.” He recognized each branch of the military at the beginning of his speech:…

(CNN)With jets roaring overhead and a poncho-clad crowd before him, President Donald Trump implored Americans to come together Thursday in a show of national pride — a rare unifying message from a deeply divisive President that came after days of controversy and criticism over his precedent-shattering military spectacle on the National Mall. ‘);$vidEndSlate.removeClass(‘video__end-slate–inactive’).addClass(‘video__end-slate–active’);}};CNN.autoPlayVideoExist = (CNN.autoPlayVideoExist === true) ? true : false;var configObj = {thumb: ‘none’,video: ‘world/2018/02/07/trump-military-parade-russia-china-france-north-korea-lon-orig-ejk.cnn’,width: ‘100%’,height: ‘100%’,section: ‘domestic’,profile: ‘expansion’,network:…

President Trump stuck to the script at his “Salute to America” event, striking a patriotic tone in a largely apolitical speech running approximately 45 minutes — including the flyovers — behind bulletproof glass on the National Mall.   The President took an opportunity to boast, calling the US “the most exceptional nation in the history of the world.” He recognized each branch of the military at the beginning of his speech:…

(CNN)With jets roaring overhead and a poncho-clad crowd before him, President Donald Trump implored Americans to come together Thursday in a show of national pride — a rare unifying message from a deeply divisive President that came after days of controversy and criticism over his precedent-shattering military spectacle on the National Mall. ‘);$vidEndSlate.removeClass(‘video__end-slate–inactive’).addClass(‘video__end-slate–active’);}};CNN.autoPlayVideoExist = (CNN.autoPlayVideoExist === true) ? true : false;var configObj = {thumb: ‘none’,video: ‘world/2018/02/07/trump-military-parade-russia-china-france-north-korea-lon-orig-ejk.cnn’,width: ‘100%’,height: ‘100%’,section: ‘domestic’,profile: ‘expansion’,network:…

President Trump stuck to the script at his “Salute to America” event, striking a patriotic tone in a largely apolitical speech running approximately 45 minutes — including the flyovers — behind bulletproof glass on the National Mall.   The President took an opportunity to boast, calling the US “the most exceptional nation in the history of the world.” He recognized each branch of the military at the beginning of his speech:…

WASHINGTON—President Trump delivered his elaborate Fourth of July celebration, defying critics and honoring the military. Rain fell throughout a hot, muggy afternoon in the nation’s capital, but thousands showed up to hear the evening address, part of Mr. Trump’s “Salute to America” that featured flyovers of booming jet fighters, military bands, tanks, armored vehicles and fireworks. Hundreds of troops were on hand as well as invited guests. …

President Trump honored American history and heroes ranging from George Washington to Martin Luther King Jr. during a rousing Fourth of July speech punctuated by displays of the country’s military air power. Speaking before a cheering crowd that repeatedly erupted in chants of “USA! USA!,” Trump hailed US innovations in science, medicine and space exploration during his 45-minute “Salute to America” speech on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The…

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A sizable earthquake struck Southern California on Thursday morning, rattling everywhere from the Los Angeles-area to Las Vegas. Colin Cowherd was among those who experienced the 6.4 magnitude temblor — but was live on-air while doing so. Cowherd, who hosts “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” on Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports 1, was in the middle of his broadcast when the earthquake struck on Thursday morning — and nearly…