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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — With the country already in default, the polls are open in Greece for a critical referendum on Europe's bailout proposals and the vote expected to be close. Opinion polls show people evenly split. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (TSEE'-prahs) says a "no" vote would strengthen his negotiating hand. Opponents say a yes vote is about keeping the common euro currency.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has paid an Independence Day tribute to U.S. service members. He says "freedom is not free" but is paid for by all the men and women of the military, including those who blanketed the White House South Lawn for a concert in their honor by Bruno Mars. Obama spoke minutes before the annual Fourth of July fireworks lit up the night sky over the National Mall.
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say at least two people were hospitalized in critical condition after a deck collapse at a North Carolina beach house that injured at least 14. The deck collapsed as a family got set to take a group photo Saturday evening. A spokeswoman at a nearby hospital later said 20 people, including a young child, were brought in, suggesting the injury total was higher. Police say one person was airlifted out.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Wildfires across Washington state continue to threaten homes as they burned through brush, forest and grassland amid 100-degree heat. A fire near Springdale, northwest of Spokane, reached about 800 acres on Saturday and is uncontained. Fire officials say 50 homes have been evacuated, and a Red Cross shelter has been established at a high school in Springdale to help residents. Two homes have been burned.
VIENNA (AP) — World powers and Iran have drawn up a draft document on one of the most contentious issues in the nuclear talks. The document confronts the pace and timing of sanctions relief for the Islamic republic in exchange for curbs on Iran's nuclear program. Written by technical experts, the document still must be approved by senior officials of the seven nations at the table.
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