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                 White House Cancels July 4 Picnic Due to Rain

   by VOA News

   The White House has canceled its annual Fourth of July barbecue for
   military members and their families because of rain in Washington, D.C.
   This is the second consecutive year that President Barack Obama and his
   wife, Michelle, have had to cancel the picnic and fireworks viewing
   party because of the weather.
   The White House says scheduled performances by singer Janelle Monae and
   rapper Kendrick Lamar will go on as planned indoors. The president and
   the first lady will deliver brief remarks to start the evening.
   The singers will perform in the White House East Room for military
   families, as well as supporters and guests of the Obamas.
   Meanwhile, the rain in Washington has postponed some D.C.-area
   fireworks displays, although the National Mall fireworks show is still
   on schedule.
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