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Photos show opening day at the Obama Presidential Center

By The Associated Press
June 19, 2026 | 8:39 AM

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama marked the opening of his presidential center with a star-studded celebration that brought together former presidents, world leaders, celebrities and athletes.

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This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Today in History: June 27, Hurricane Audrey makes Gulf Coast landfall

By The Associated Press
June 27, 2026 | 4:11 AM

Today is Saturday, June 27, the 178th day of 2026. There are 187 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 27, 1957, Hurricane Audrey slammed into coastal Louisiana and Texas as a Category 4 storm, causing as many as 600 deaths. Also on this date:

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