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Drone show marking 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Images of Statue of Liberty and Stars and Stripes are shown during a drone show held in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Canada: Wildfire in Alberta Forces Evacuations Near Edmonton

A wildfire broke out Thursday, May 28 in Barrhead County, northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, prompting a state of local emergency. Evacuation orders were issued for the Summerlea and Thunder Lake subdivisions. Firefighting crews have since contained structural fires in the area, allowing Summerlea residents to return home, while Thunder Lake residents remain evacuated.

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Maduro Demonstration in Rome

January 10, 2026, Rome, Italy. Pro-Maduro protesters burned two Stars and Stripes flags during a protest against the US attack on Venezuela. The pro-Maduro march in Rome protested the Venezuelan leader's arrest by US President Donald Trump. Organized by grassroots unions, associations, and movements, including Potere al Popolo, USB, the Palestinian Student Movement, Arci Roma, and the Rete dei Comunisti. P.S.: The photo may be used with due respect for the context in which it was taken and without the intent to defamatoryly offend anyone. Photo by Stefano Ronchini/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump in Japan

Tokyo Tower is lit in the colors of the stars and stripes on Oct. 27, 2025, to mark U.S. President Donald Trump's arrival in the capital for a three-day trip to Japan.

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Trump in Japan

Tokyo Tower is lit in the colors of the stars and stripes on Oct. 27, 2025, to mark U.S. President Donald Trump's arrival in the capital for a three-day trip to Japan.

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Trump in Japan

Tokyo Tower is lit up in red, white and blue -- the colors of the Stars and Stripes flag -- on Oct. 27, 2025, as U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Tokyo, on the second leg of his nearly weeklong, three-nation trip to Asia, which began in Malaysia.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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Illustration For US Election Day

File photo dated September 7, 2016 - The flag of the United States, nicknamed Stars and Stripes. American flag fluttering in the wind against a blue sky. - American voters go to the polls on Tuesday to choose their next president. US election results are sometimes declared within hours of the polls closing, but this year's tight contest could mean a longer wait. Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, the former president, have been running neck-and-neck for weeks. Photo by Jarry/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Gay draped in flag after claiming gold double with title in 200

OSAKA, Japan - American Tyson Gay drapes himself with the Stars and Stripes after snatching a second gold medal with a victory in the men's 200 meters at the athletics world championships in Osaka on Aug. 30. Gay, who clocked 19.76 seconds in the 200, won the 100 title in 9.85 on Aug. 26. (Pool photo)

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U.S. supporter cheers at World Cup in Brazil

NATAL, Brazil - A supporter with a Stars and Stripes face painting holds a U.S. national flag to root for the U.S. team in a match against Ghana at the FIFA World Cup finals in Natal, northeastern Brazil, on June 16, 2014.

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Skytree lit up by colors in red, white, blue

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest broadcasting tower at 634 meters, is lit up by LED lights in red, white and blue -- the colors of the Stars and Stripes flag -- on April 23, 2014, as U.S. President Barak Obama arrived in Tokyo for a three-day state visit to Japan.

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Japan-U.S. joint memorial service on Iwoto Island

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Hinomaru and the U.S. Stars and Stripes flags are hoisted next to a memorial during a joint memorial service for the war dead on Iwoto Island in the Pacific, scene of one of the fiercest battles between Japan and the United States during World War II, on March 19, 2014. Some 22,000 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. soldiers died during the month-long battle on the island, previously known as Iwojima. (Pool photo)

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Theater shooting in Denver

DENVER, United States - The Stars and Stripes is flown at half-mast at the White House in Washington on July 20, 2012, after 12 people were killed and 59 injured when a lone gunman opened fire early in the day at a movie theater in the Colorado town of Aurora, near Denver.

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U.S. Embassy reopens in Libya

TRIPOLI, Libya - The Stars and Stripes is raised during a ceremony to mark the reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on Sept. 22, 2011. The embassy had been closed since February due to the unrest in the country.

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N.Y. to mark 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

NEW YORK, United States - The Tower One, under construction at the site of the collapsed World Trade Center Twin Towers, is lit in red, white and blue in the image of the Stars and Stripes in early hours of Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of the 2001 attacks on the United States.

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United States wins women's 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - (From L) Bianca Knight, Carmelita Jeter, Marshevet Myers and Allyson Felix, members of the U.S. women's 4x100-meter relay squad, celebrate their victory carrying the Stars and Stripes at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. The United States won the gold medal in 41.56 seconds.

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United States wins women's 4x100 meter relay at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Allyson Felix (L), second runner of the U.S. women's 4x100-meter relay squad, celebrates their victory with anchor Carmelita Jeter, carrying the Stars and Stripes, at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 4, 2011. The United States won the gold medal in 41.56 seconds.

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Barringer Simpson wins 1,500 meters at world c'ships

DAEGU, South Korea - Jennifer Barringer Simpson of the United States runs a victory lap carrying a Stars and Stripes after winning the women's 1,500 meters at the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea, on Sept. 1, 2011. Barringer Simpson finished in 4:05.40.

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Ghana beat U.S. in World Cup second round

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - U.S. supporters wave the Stars and Stripes during a World Cup second-round match against Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 26, 2010. Ghana won 2-1 after extra time.

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Miyazato takes 1st-round lead at ADT Championships

WEST PALM BEACH, United States - U.S. LPGA rookie Ai Miyazato tees off at the 14th hole of the season-ending ADT Championship with the Stars and Stripes in the background at West Palm Beach in Florida on Nov. 17. She fired a 4-under-par 68 to grab a one stroke lead after the first round.

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U.S. flag raised on Iwojima shown to press

QUANTICO, Virginia - A new U.S. Marines museum to be opened in Quantico, Virginia, in November held a press preview on Oct. 13, displaying one of the most famous Stars and Stripes flags in the country's history. The flag was raised on Mt. Suribachi on Iwojima Island in 1945 after fierce fighting on the Pacific isle between U.S. and Japanese forces during the closing days of World War II.

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(19)Saddam's grip on Baghdad collapses

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A U.S. Army solider covers the head of a statute of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein with a Stars and Stripes before an armored recovery vehicle pulls it down in central Baghdad on April 9.

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Matsui poses with Stars and Stripes

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees rookie slugger Hideki Matsui poses with the Stars and Stripes during spring training Feb. 20 in Tampa, Florida. (MLB)

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(2)Memorial service held for attack victims

NEW YORK, United States - People look at names tags of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks sewn on the Stars and Stripes at a park in the suburbs of New York on Sept. 9.