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

The United States is celebrating its two hundred fiftieth anniversary of independence today amid dangerous heat on the East Coast. Major fireworks and ceremonies are planned in Washington, where President Trump will deliver remarks. As Americans commemorate the milestone, extreme temperatures are testing revelers across the region.

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