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Smoke from massive wildfires in Canada and Minnesota engulf the Washington, D.C. skyline on July 17, 2026, reducing visibility and casting a colored haze over the Lincoln Memorial.
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Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.
Fans react during a watch party for the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Carson, Calif. on July 1, 2026.
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MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an end
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A mural in the entry hallway at the WCBU newsroom in Morgan Hall on the Bradley University campus shows the station's branding logo and depictions of the Peoria skyline and the Murray Baker Bridge.
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WCBU update: One year post defunding
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