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For a lot of dogs and dog parents, the Fourth of July brings up feelings of anxiety, worry and dread every year. (July 3)

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling as Ken, left, and Margo Robbie as Barbie in the upcoming film "Barbie." (Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
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Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie

Vietnam bans “Barbie” movie due to an illustration showing China’s territorial claim” (JULY 07).

The Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park is seen on Monday, July 3, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
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Roller coaster closes after video shows cracked support beam

A North Carolina amusement park closed one of its roller coasters Friday after a crack was found on a support beam.


              Family members react as they welcome their relatives as new U.S. citizens after taking the citizenship oath during naturalization ceremonies at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ceremony in Los Angeles Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. President Donald Trump has issued a videotaped message that is being played for new American citizens at naturalization ceremonies in which he welcomes immigrants to "the American family." (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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New citizens take oath on Battleship New Jersey

A ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden, New Jersey welcomed 34 new American citizens from 21 countries on Tuesday. (July 4)

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Georgia deputy rescues woman trapped in burning car

A Georgia sheriff’s deputy rescued a motorist who was trapped in a burning car, with the dramatic incident caught on the officer’s bodycam. (July 4)

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Wait for US passports snarls summer plans

Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport. (July 3)

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Ethereal beauty at Dior in Paris

Stars including Natalie Portman, Alexandra Daddario, Léa Seydoux and Rosamund Pike sat front row at Dior’s latest show at Paris Fashion Week. (July 4)

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Taiwan tests missiles in military drill

The Taiwanese Army is in the second day of live fire drills Tuesday to test the ability to fend off enemy ships coming toward shore. (July 4) (AP video/Johnson Lai)

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Tijuana’s ever present struggle to access water

Among the last cities downstream to receive water from the shrinking Colorado River, Tijuana is staring down a water crisis driven also by aging, inefficient infrastructure and successive governments that have done little to prepare the city for diminishing water in the region. (AP Video by Jordi Lebrija. Produced by Teresa de Miguel)

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A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world.
 
Reports of killings, robberies and sexual assaults are emerging in Russian media.
 
Max Kepler hit a three-run homer, driving in four runs, while Kenta Maeda continued his strong comeback from the injured list for the Minnesota Twins in a 9-2 win against the Kansas City Royals.
Funding for Jamaica’s preparation for the Women’s World Cup has seemed so uncertain that a player’s mom took it upon herself to fundraise for the team.
Sarah Langs, a beloved member of the baseball community who has Lou Gehrig’s disease, was honored at Yankee Stadium on the 84th anniversary of Gehrig’s famous “luckiest man on the face of the Earth” speech.
Authorities say the death of a 25-year-old inmate at California’s North Kern State Prison is being investigated as a homicide.
Mason Mount has bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans as the England international closes in on a move to Manchester United.
The New York Mets have activated Trevor Gott a day after acquiring the right-hander in a trade with the Seattle Mariners.
One of three Mississippi teenagers on the run for over a week since escaping from a juvenile detention center has been arrested.
Switzerland’s 16-year-old midfielder Iman Beney will miss the Women’s World Cup with a knee injury. The Swiss soccer federation says Beney ruptured a knee ligament in training, one day after being selected in the Swiss squad.
New York had its hot dog eating contest to celebrate Independence Day. But the Florida Keys had a sweeter alternative.
Marlins center fielder Jonathan Davis was carted off the field after sustaining an apparent right knee injury in Miami’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tampa Bay Rays slugger Brandon Lowe has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after missing 26 games with a herniated disk.
House Minority Leader Andrés Cano formally submitted his resignation from the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday with plans to complete graduate studies.
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reinstated C James McCann from the 10-day IL. Recalled LHP Bruce Zimmermann from Norfolk (IL).
The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed starter Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
The U.N. secretary general is hoping that the Security Council will vote later this month to keep a key border crossing from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for a period of one year instead of six months.
Georgia’s Foreign Ministry is criticizing Ukraine for urging the Georgian ambassador to return to Tbilisi for consultations over the poor health of imprisoned former president Mikheil Saakashvili, who is also a Ukrainian citizen.
Brett Kennedy won in his return to the majors as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 8-4 thanks to a big offensive showing.
A judge has ruled that a man accused in a deadly movie theater shooting in Albuquerque will remain in jail until trial.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is looking forward to his debut for AC Milan at the San Siro. The English midfielder recently signed a four-year deal with Milan following a transfer from Chelsea that was reportedly worth 16 million euros ($17.5 million).
Men and women will compete on the same time trial route for the first time during cycling events at next year’s Paris Olympics.
West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker has been on the job only seven months, yet he’s done a lot.
The Women’s World Cup will be a showcase for some of the best young soccer players in the game. Two of them play for the United States.
More tickets go on sale Wednesday for four sports at the Paris Olympics that will be staged in cities far from the French capital, including soccer and basketball.
Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is now set to face his old team on Thursday night at Fenway Park.
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Authorities in northern Mexico say the the bodies of four men and two women have been found near the city of Monterrey.
Spanish club Osasuna has been removed from the Europa Conference League by UEFA because club officials were implicated in fixing matches a decade ago.
Alex Morgan is riding a Wave heading into her fourth Women’s World Cup appearance. She became a mom since helping the United States win a second straight World Cup title four years ago and is the marquee attraction for the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League.
Reliever Jorge López was reinstated by the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday after using his time on the 15-day injured list to address his mental health.
Authorities say a South Carolina woman died Tuesday after she was attacked by an alligator while walking her dog near a golf course.