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A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast

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4 July

The US celebrated its 250th birthday on July 4th amid a heatwave, leading to some event cancellations.

The US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's independence on Saturday under sweltering temperatures, with a massive fireworks show planned in Washington following a speech by US President Donald Trump.

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4 July

The US celebrated its 250th birthday on July 4th amid a heatwave, leading to some event cancellations.