President Donald Trump has "total confidence" in Mike Pompeo, his new pick for Secretary of State.
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Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show despite DC's concerns
President Donald Trump's July Fourth celebration on the National Mall will feature one of the largest fireworks displays ever and as many as 300,000 face masks will be given away to those who want them — but despite health concerns from D.C.'s mayor, no one apparently will be required to wear them.
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Old times not forgotten: Mississippi furls rebel-themed flag
Mississippi officials held a ceremony Wednesday to retire the former state flag and send it to a history museum, a day after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a law stripping official status from the last state banner in the U.S. that included the Confederate battle emblem.
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The Latest: India virus count tops 600,000 amid recent surge
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in India has topped 600,000, with health authorities reporting 19,148 new cases in the past 24 hours.
