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North Korea claims it test-launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile

The claim contradicts South Korean and U.S. officials who earlier said it was an intermediate-range ballistic missile.

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Senate President, Stephen Sweeney and Assembly President, Vincent Prieto shake hands after announcing a budget deal was reached. Monday July 3, 2017.

N.J. lawmakers announce budget deal, say shutdown is over
The Democratic lawmakers at the center of a standoff over the state budget said they planned to announce a compromise late Monday night.

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An ambulance arrives at a hospital emergency room.

Who pays when someone without insurance shows up in the ER?
The question of who pays if a patient can't is important as Republicans debate health care legislation that could result in more than 20 million fewer Americans having health insurance.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel walk to a press conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, on May 2.

Putin used a dog to scare Merkel and other reasons they won't get along at G-20 summit
Germany's leader is scared of dogs. She has been since childhood.

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New York City: The Fourth of July is the best time to visit Coney Island. Admission to the park is free, but you'll pay $3 to $10 for each ride. Watch champion hot dog eaters from around the country compete for cash in Nathan's Famous International H

July 4th weather, travel, 5 things you need to know Tuesday
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Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais (right) talks with umpire Angel Hernandez after a call at home.

Ump files racial discrimination suit against MLB
Angel Hernandez states in his suit he has been passed over to work the World Series despite high marks on evaluations.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev walk together prior talks in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

China's Xi Jinping in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin
Xi's visit comes amid a flare-up of tensions in U.S.-China ties and an anxiety caused by North Korea's missile launch.

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Dan Shulman leaving ESPN 'Sunday Night Baseball' broadcast, staying at network
ESPN announced Dan Shulman will leave the 'Sunday Night Baseball' broadcast but remain at the network to primarily call college basketball games.

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Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney are engaged, Branch announced Monday.

Michelle Branch is engaged to Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney
The fireworks started earMichelle Branch "Thank you for all the birthday love and wishes.

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Stevie Ryan gained fame through a massive YouTube following.

YouTube star Stevie Ryan dies at 33 after apparent suicide
She co-hosted a podcast about depression, and recently grieved her grandfather's death.

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$Artificial dog heads by British artist Heather Phillipson sway in a dark room of the Schirn museum in Frankfurt, Germany, onJuly 3, 2017. The installation called \$

Artificial dog heads by British artist Heather Phillipson sway in a dark room of the Schirn museum in Frankfurt, Germany, onJuly 3, 2017. The installation called \"100 % Other Fibres\" is part of the exhibition \"Peace\" that opened last weekend.