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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the guest of honor at France’s annual Bastille Day military parade on Friday. (July 14)

An Indian spacecraft blazed its way to the far side of the moon in a follow-up mission to its failed effort nearly four years ago to land a rover softly on the lunar surface. (July 14)

Suspect arrested in Long Island’s Gilgo Beach killings

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry defended his negotiations with China, during a grilling by House Republicans on Thursday before he sets out on his next climate mission to Beijing. (July 14)

Here’s the latest for Friday July 14th: Biden says he’s open to prisoner exchange with Russia; No fingerprints or DNA on cocaine bag found in White House; Massive floods in Mississippi; Heat wave grips much of US.

Torrential rain fell for several hours Thursday in central Mississippi, flooding roads, homes and businesses in Winston County and Louisville. Flooding was also reported in Alabama. (July 14)

Guatemala’s Attorney General’s Office raided the country’s electoral authority headquarters on Thursday. It happened hours after it certified June 25 election results. The raid appeared connected to prosecutors’ attempt to keep progressive candidate …

Most visitors to Death Valley National Park, also known as the hottest and driest place on Earth, only make it a short distance to any site in the park before returning to the sanctuary of an air conditioned vehicle. (July 13)
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The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after their death — and for their families. (July 13) (AP video: Melissa Winder)
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Much of the United States is experiencing a dizzying heat wave that is bringing triple-digit temperatures to the American Southwest, the East Coast and parts in between. (July 13)