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 A lion escaped a zoo in southern Turkey and seriously injured a man who fought it off ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​International 

 Dozens of people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said. ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​US 

 Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeast U.S. coast ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​US 

 Frightening moments onboard a Jet Blue flight at Orlando International Airport after the plane’s nose gear veered off the taxiway into the grass during departure. ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​WNT 

 President Donald Trump celebrated the Fourth of July by signing his massive spending bill that narrowly passed in Congress this week. ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​Politics 

 Miki Sudo has won her 17th Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​Lifestyle 

 A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey on Thursday night, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations. ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​US 

 Republicans see a lot to celebrate, but Democrats are hoping to build momentum leading into the 2026 midterms. ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​Politics 

 Police are increasing security in the air, on the streets and waterways. ​Read More  ABC News: Top Stories ​WNT