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Trump’s Great American State Fair attendees say they haven’t noticed politics overshadowing the celebration

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WASHINGTON — The gloomy, overcast weather on Saturday didn’t disturb visitors who attended the first weekend of President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair, an event commemorating America’s 250th anniversary on the National Mall. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The fair features food and … Read more

Security under scrutiny as WHCD attendees cite inconsistent screening before shooting

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is raising fresh questions about security at one of Washington’s highest-profile events, with some attendees describing what they saw as lapses in screening and access control. While the Secret Service and federal law enforcement moved quickly to secure President … Read more

Barbie’s dream fest? More like a nightmare warehouse, event attendees say

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They were promised a larger-than-life, interactive Barbie Dreamhouse, an ’80s-themed roller-skating party and a glittery pink day in Barbieland. Instead, fans of the world’s most popular doll who trekked to the “Barbie Dream Fest” in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, were met with a cardboard cutout of the idyllic house and a tiny, kids-only roller “rink,” a … Read more