President Donald Trump is marshalling tanks, bombers and other machinery of war for a Fourth of July celebration that traditionally is light on military might, while critics accused him of using America's military as a political prop.
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Hospitality group raises minimum wage, eliminates tipping
Owners of a group of restaurants, hotels and bars in Eau Claire have eliminated tipping and have raised their minimum wage to $16 an hour.
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When it comes to heated divorce, pets aren't people too
In the eyes of the law, pets are property when it comes to divorce, but new ways of working out custody of the dog, cat or parrot have sprung up with special mediators and "petnups" to avoid courtroom disputes.
Nation
Suspect sought after shooting at Iowa store wounds deputy
A man shot and wounded a sheriff's deputy who was responding to a report of an alarm at a store in eastern Iowa, prompting a search for the suspect early Monday, authorities said.
Golf
Birdies, baby. New father Rahm makes history with winning U.S. Open finish
No one had ever birdied the last two holes to win the U.S. Open by one shot in the previous 120 years of the toughest test in golf until Jon Rahm's storybook finish.
Nation
Claudette regains tropical storm strength after 13 deaths
Claudette regained tropical storm status Monday morning as it neared the coast of the Carolinas less than two days after 13 people died — including eight children in a multi-vehicle crash — due to the effects of the storm in Alabama.
