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Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250

Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250
BBC World Sunday 05 July 2026, 07:19 UTC 1 min read
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The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.
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