U.S. turns 250, Taylor-Travis wed and Iran mourns Khamenei
7/4/202612 min
U.S. President Donald Trump marks America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore, warning of a communist threat from progressive Democrats. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden, with Adam Sandler officiating. Iran began days of funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Plus, Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup.
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First 90 secondsKim Vinnell· Host0:00
[gentle music] Hi, I'm Kim Vennell in Wanganui, New Zealand. It's Saturday, July 4th. Today, the United States of America turns 250, with a call to protect freedom from President Trump. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrate tying the knot with a star-studded party at Madison Square Garden. Iran begins days of funeral processions for its assassinated supreme leader. And Argentina narrowly beat Cape Verde in a match being called an all-time World Cup great. This is Reuters World News, bringing you everything you need to know from the front lines in 10 minutes, seven days a week. [gentle music] [upbeat music] Tonight on the threshold of our 25th year, we stand beneath the monument