Nation Jul 04 Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 Trump heads to Mount Rushmore as America 250 celebrations ramp up amid extreme heat Officials have warned those celebrating the holiday to stay hydrated and take air-conditioned breaks as needed. By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Nation Feb 15 Illinois grand jury indicts father of July 4 parade shooting suspect An Illinois grand jury has indicted the father of man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago. The Wednesday indictment was confirmed by the Lake County State's Attorney's Office. By Michael Tarm, Associated Press
Nation Jul 05 At least 6 dead, 30 hurt in July 4 parade shooting A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks. By Michael Tarm, Kathleen Foody, Roger Schneider, Associated Press