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Traditions, fun and solemn, mark July Fourth

Traditions, fun and solemn, mark July Fourth

Americans across the country mixed patriotism and plain old good fun to mark Independence Day on Friday, with solemn ceremony alternating with parades and hot-dog-eating hijinks. full story
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