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This July 4, Don't Be Like These Dummies: How Not To Set Off Fireworks

Every year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission urges Americans to use fireworks responsibly. It does this by blowing up a bunch of mannequins on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Furoshiki are a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth which used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods. Some are turning to them as a method of holiday wrapping.

For more eco-friendly holiday wrapping, some turn to the Japanese art of furoshiki

The practice dates back hundreds of years, when people started using cloth bundles to carry items to and from public baths. Eventually, it evolved into a wrapping art form.

The Paris Olympics medals will have pieces of the Eiffel Tower

A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes' necks at the Paris Games and Paralympics.

Musicians John Legend, Ari O'Neal and Sheila E. perform on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Here's who has performed at the third night of the Democratic National Convention

In between impassioned speeches by political VIPs --- including former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and 2024 Vice President candidate Tim Walz --- the heavy hitters of the music world lit up Chicago’s United Center arena. Night 3 was host to performances by Stevie Wonder, John Legend with Sheila E. and Maren Morris.

President Biden's campaign is ramping up efforts to reach out to Republicans who don't want to support former President Donald Trump — including supporters of former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.

Meet a former GOP staffer who is 'building permission' for Republicans to vote Biden

The Biden campaign announced a new hire to head their effort to court Republican voters. It's part of a recent push from the Biden campaign to make inroads with GOP voters who don't like Trump.

Simone Biles smiles during her floor exercise routine at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday.

With the Olympics fast approaching, gymnast Simone Biles already looks dominant

After mental health struggles sidelined her at the Tokyo Olympics, the 27-year-old star is back with an all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships and a spot at the Olympic trials.

Report Reveals Deeply Misguided Interrogation Tactics, Feinstein Says

The Senate's "torture report" finds that the CIA conducted brutal interrogations of detainees in the years after 9/11, misled elected leaders, and got little useful information from the harsh tactics.

Some DVD vendors in Shanghai still sell on the street, but a government crackdown forced most out of business or into storefronts.

The Oscar Nominees Are In; The Shanghai DVD Sellers Are Stocking Up

The Academy Awards are coming this month, and if you're still trying to see all the nominated films, it may be easier to find them in China than in the U.S. — if you don't mind the pirated versions.

The ghost fleet of the Potomac

Sometimes history lies hidden just around the corner. Just south of Washington, D.C., is a graveyard with more than 100 wooden ships that date to World War I -- the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.

Trump campaign challenges Maine's move to omit him from the Republican primary ballot

Republicans in Maine are calling for the impeachment of the state's secretary of state after she decided former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for office in Maine.

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