What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.
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White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations 
NYT U.S.
The group, wearing clothing associated with the organization Patriot Front, assembled near Capitol Hill before leaving the district.
Watching the tall ships parade from a small tugboat. NYT U.S.
While grand ships with billowing sails made their way in the Hudson River, a crew in a modest tugboat kept watch on the high-traffic day on the water.
Illegal immigrant truck driver charged in death of trooper who moved home to care for mom with cancer 
Fox News U.S.
A Haitian national ordered to leave the U.S. allegedly struck and killed a Pennsylvania State Police trooper during a commercial vehicle inspection.
It’s heat dome 1, George Washington 0. NYT U.S.
In Philadelphia, extreme temperatures forced the cancellation of some events, including the city’s big parade and a ceremonial pitching of George Washington’s field tent.
3 Children Dead After Boat Capsizes on Wisconsin Lake During Severe Storm NYT U.S.
Strong winds and waves overwhelmed a boat with six adults and four children on Geneva Lake, the authorities said. All the children were wearing life jackets, officials said.
Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th 
BBC U.S. & Canada
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
