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A volunteer sorting old Royal Navy papers found a rare 1776 US Declaration of Independence copy; it is one of 11 surviving Exeter printings and the only one outside the US

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A volunteer sorting old Royal Navy papers found a rare 1776 US Declaration of Independence copy; it is one of 11 surviving Exeter printings and the only one outside the US

The copy of the ‘Exeter Declaration’ found at The National Archives.Photo credit: The National Archives A volunteer sorting old Royal Navy papers at The National Archives in London has uncovered a rare 1776 printing of the US Declaration of Independence, found among letters sent by a British captain after capturing an American privateer ship. The … Read more

Who was Levi Brown? Teen shot dead at Independence High School in Bakersfield ID’d: ‘Had crazy potential’

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Who was Levi Brown? Teen shot dead at Bakersfield high school game ID'd (Vince Carter/Facebook)

A high school quarterback has been identified as the person who was shot dead during a football game in Bakersfield Friday, August 21. The alleged shooter has been caught. Who was Levi Brown? Teen shot dead at Bakersfield high school game ID’d (Vince Carter/Facebook) Levi Brown, 17, was shot dead in the stadium at Independence … Read more

UK marks 80th Independence Day with ‘Suryapath Tiranga’ global relay

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UK marks 80th Independence Day with ‘Suryapath Tiranga’ global relay

London, The High Commission of India in London celebrated the 80th Independence Day on Saturday with the ‘Suryapath Tiranga’ global relay of the Tricolour following the rising sun across the globe, alongside the traditional flag hoisting ceremony. UK marks 80th Independence Day with ‘Suryapath Tiranga’ global relay Indian High Commissioner to the UK P Kumaran, … Read more

Amit Shah lauds diaspora organisation’s Independence Day celebration in Boston

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Amit Shah lauds diaspora organisation's Independence Day celebration in Boston

New York, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lauded diaspora organisation Foundation of Indian Americans New England for its commemoration of India’s Independence Day in Boston, with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issuing a special proclamation to mark August 15, 2026, as ‘India Day’ in the state. Amit Shah lauds diaspora organisation’s Independence Day celebration in … Read more

Kevin Warsh-Donald Trump conversation: Report raises concerns over Federal Reserve independence; POTUS speaks out

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President Donald Trump has confirmed that he recently spoke with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The president, however, dismissed reports that suggested the two have been in regular contact since Warsh took over the central bank in May. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo)

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he recently spoke with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The president, however, dismissed reports that suggested the two have been in regular contact since Warsh took over the central bank in May. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he recently spoke with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The president, … Read more