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Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is denying a new allegation of sexual assault, an explosive development injecting tumult into a key Senate race.

Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim ↗

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In the minutes after the U.S. men’s national soccer team triumphed over Bosnia-Herzegovina, senior Trump administration officials kicked off an extraordinary behind-the-scenes push to reverse the red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, hoping to preserve his eligibility for a pivotal World Cup match against Belgium.

How the Trump administration leapt into action to reverse Folarin Balogun’s red card ↗

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President Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension before the organization reversed its decision, allowing the star striker to participate in Monday night’s match.

Trump says he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s suspension ↗

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London doesn’t have a “Little Mexico,” so when Mexico played England in the World Cup, a tiny tequila bar became a massive slice of home for expats craving community.

Mexico’s World Cup defeat unites London’s tiny Mexican diaspora ↗

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Trump called FIFA days before it reversed the striker’s ban, a source said, while Belgium says is “investigating all potential options” over the decision.

Trump called FIFA before it reversed U.S. star Folarin Balogun’s suspension, source says ↗

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Mournful wailing, religious songs, and chants calling for revenge against the U.S. and Israel rang out on Sunday as huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the second day of ceremonies celebrating the country’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Millions in Iran mourn supreme leader for a second day, with some calling for revenge ↗

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted his much-touted July Fourth show on the National Mall would go on despite severe weather that threw the event into chaos.

Trump touts America’s ‘golden age’ and his agenda in a speech roiled by severe weather ↗

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Follow live updates on July Fourth festivities for America’s 250th anniversary celebration, including a speech by Trump, Freedom 250 events in Washington, D.C., and more.

Trump touts America as ‘nation of winners,’ veers into politics in July Fourth speech ↗

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