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Here’s the latest for Monday, July 3: Israel launches military operation in West Bank; Indiana police officer killed in shooting; Car crashes into New Hampshire restaurant; Tornado hits Alberta, Canada

Giant rainbow flags, flashy costumes, floats and balloon sculptures, motorized caravans, and other demonstrations accompanied the LGBTQ+ communities in Latin America during this year’s Pride marches. (July 3)

A tornado that struck near a town in the Canadian province of Alberta wrecked homes and killed livestock, but caused no serious injuries, authorities said Sunday. (July 3)

Here’s the latest for Monday July 3rd: Baltimore police search for mass shooting suspects; France deploys thousands of police to stop violent protests; Massive downpour in Chicago; Hotel worker strike in Southern California.
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Days of unrest in France over the police shooting death of a teenager seems to be subsiding, but a car set ablaze hit the home of the mayor of L’Hay-les-Roses in an appalling incident. (July 3)

Police in Baltimore say two people were killed and 28 wounded in a mass shooting, including three people who are in critical condition. Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley says the shooting took place at a block party early Sunday. (Jul…

Here’s the latest for Sunday, July 2nd: At least 2 dead, 28 injured in Baltimore block party shooting; France has 5th night of rioting over teen’s killing by police; Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides in China; Elephant from Sri Lanka returns to Th…

0703 Today in History

Venezuelan’s enthusiasm for beauty pageants is unparalleled, and Miss Venezuela — the crown jewel of them all — may be the only event able to unite the deeply divided country. (July 2) (AP Video/Juan Arraez)

Once relegated to cooking or cleaning at hostels, bed-and-breakfasts and diners, women in the Venezuelan coastal communities of Choroni and neighboring Chuao in Aragua state have been earning — and demanding — the respect of men. Alongside whom they no…