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Canada
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Claudia Sheinbaum projected to be Mexico's first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum is projected to win Mexico's presidential election and become the first woman to lead the country's government, according to preliminary results.
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As photojournalist Giles Clarke walked through the maternity ward of a hospital in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, he asked a doctor why it was so dark.
Leopoldo Lopez Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Leopoldo López, a Venezuelan opposition leader who was imprisoned on charges of inciting anti-government protests.
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MPD Details Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for Great American State Fair

July 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has released a detailed traffic advisory outlining temporary street closures and emergency parking restrictions in effect for the Great American State Fair, running through July 10, 2026. The fair is part of the District’s summer celebration for the nation’s 250th anniversary, drawing large crowds to the areas…
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DC Forecast | Fantastic Friday weather, get out and enjoy!
July 24, 2026
More comfortable weather continues Saturday. Uptick in humidity and storm chances next week.
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July 24, 2026
The storm is unlikely to leave behind widespread damage as the heaviest rains are staying offshore.
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Crews worked to make repairs, and the road reopened to traffic Wednesday.
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July 23, 2026
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July 22, 2026
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Another round of potentially destructive storms is rolling in Tuesday evening, but one Burke community is still reeling from June's microburst.
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July 21, 2026
Potentially life-threatening storm surges of up to 4 feet are possible in portions of the Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.
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