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Ken Burns says history shows Americans can overcome deep division

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Documentarian Ken Burns speaks about his American Revolution series during an Oct. 16 appearance at the Rhode Island State House.

Documentarian Ken Burns said in an appearance on "Meet the Press" that the American story is all about overcoming divisions.

A Delta Airlines plane gets ready for takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Aug. 29, 2025.
 

Firework hit Delta plane in Chicago, pilot audio says

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported their plane was potentially struck by a firework during its descent into Chicago Midway on July 4.

The heat approaching 100 degrees on this residential thermometer in Farmindale, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
 

More than 20 dead after week of dangerous heat across US

As eastern and central U.S. states may soon feel relief from the heat, temperatures will soar in the West.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak is one of three top-name Democrats running for the party's nomination to an open U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
 

Mallory McMorrow drops out of Michigan's closely watched Senate race

The state senator from outside Detroit had been at or near the lead in polling earlier but had fallen back considerably.

Rob Reiner as George Washington in HBO's "Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness."
 

Rob Reiner skewers Trump in show shot weeks before his death

Rob Reiner has made a surprise posthumous appearance in Larry David's new HBO show for a sketch skewering President Donald Trump.

Raul Jimenez of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match against Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium on June 30, 2026.
 

Mexico vs England LIVE World Cup updates: Monumental game at Azteca

Mexico hosts England at the Azteca for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Follow for live updates.

Brazil's forward #09 Matheus Cunha is fouled by Norway's defender #03 Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026.
 

Brazil-Norway showdown for place in World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil meets Norway in a Round of 16 clash with a quarterfinal berth on the line in one of the World Cup's most anticipated matchups.

A sign that reads "water" is seen on June 29, 2026 in Bahama, Durham County, North Carolina. North Carolina is experiencing one of its most severe droughts in decades.
 

Here's why the government might tell you to take a shorter shower

Agriculture uses far more water than households in the United States. But local governments say they still need your help saving water.

President Donald Trump points his finger during the Faith & Freedom Coalition's 2026 Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2026.
 

Trump's bashing Dems as 'Godless communists.' Will it matter in the midterms?

Railing against a new crop of Democratic Socialist and progressive candidates is Trump's latest fight. Will it matter in the midterms?

One of summer’s most remarkable natural displays unfolds when thousands of fireflies brighten forests after dark.
 

Are fireflies' lights flickering out? What experts say.

Some fireflies species are in trouble, but here’s why they won’t completely disappear – and simple ways you can help save their magical glow.

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