Ukraine recaptures Sloviansk as government forces advance
Government forces raised the Ukrainian flag over Sloviansk city council ending a nearly three month battle with pro-Russian militants. President Poroshenko said the liberation is symbolic and a breakthrough in restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity. Experts cautioned against premature victory celebrations as fighting shifts toward Donetsk.
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Fireworks Show in Cedar Rapids Halts Twice During Fourth of July
The Freedom Festival display stretched over an hour after an electrical short delayed the show about 11 minutes in. After a brief restart, security breaches on the First Avenue Bridge led to another halt and two arrests, as officials cite crowd safety concerns.
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