July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital

NPR News Friday 03 July 2026, 11:39 UTC By Brittney Melton 1 min read

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July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.(Image credit: Mario Tama)

July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.

(Image credit: Mario Tama)

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