In cities across the U.S., parades were canceled and events were delayed because of the heat. Meanwhile, emergency rooms saw a high number of people with heat-related illnesses.
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Since 2021, statewide Mastery+ has improved or held steady every year in grades 3-8 and four of the past five years in grades 3-12.
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The camp offers an exploration of art, culture, and heritage through activities like quilting, African dance, gardening, and cooking.
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The armed subject was shot and has been pronounced dead. The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and no other officers were harmed during the incident
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The Louisiana Supreme Court says proper procedures were not followed.
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Street closures will take place on Saturday, July 4
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Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stepped in.
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Iran holds a funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving a red card last week.
David Courvelle, 56, a former Contract Detention Officer at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana, was sentenced to three years in federal prison.
Doug Duffey & B.A.D.D. performed at the Rhythm & Relief Concert for KEDM. These talented musicians wowed the crowd with their energy and passion as they volunteered their time and skills to support public radio.
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