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

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.

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

Originally published at NPR World

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