Jul 04 Study: Fireworks release high levels of pollution on July 4 weekend By Kenzi Abou-Sabe As a national average, culled from 315 different testing sites, Independence Day fireworks introduce 42 percent more pollutants into the air than are found on a normal day. Continue reading
Jul 04 Presidential contenders march in Fourth of July parades By Associated Press Marching in Fourth of July parades in these early voting states has become a tradition for politicians seeking the White House, giving them a chance to boost their name recognition and glad-hand with voters. Continue reading
Jul 04 Hot dog! Competitive eaters converge at Coney Island contest By Andrew Mach There's a new top dog in town. In a gut-wrenching upset, Matt "Megatoad" Stonie defeated eight-time reigning hot-dog eating champ Joey "Jaws" Chestnut the 2015 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held every Fourth of July on Coney Island in… Continue reading
Jul 04 What you should know about forgotten founding father John Jay By Associated Press The inner circle of founders has been set for as long as anyone can remember - Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton and Madison. Almost never mentioned is John Jay. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 2:59 The father-son team who make a Capitol Fourth pop By PBS News Hour This year marks the 35th anniversary of an iconic Fourth of July tradition: fireworks and music on the National Mall. To celebrate this milestone, the NewsHour introduces you to the father and son who put the show together. Continue watching
Jul 07 82 shot, 14 killed in Chicago over July 4th weekend By Robert Pursell At least 82 shootings took place in Chicago during an 84-hour stretch between Thursday afternoon and Monday morning. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch News Wrap: Iraqi government reports gains against ISIL By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, Iraqi government troops recaptured the village of Awja — birthplace of Saddam Hussein — and made headway in reclaiming Iraq’s largest oil refinery in Beiji. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki vowed to defeat the militants,… Continue watching
Jul 04 Happy birthday, Malia Obama By Nora Daly President Obama will mark the nation’s birthday tonight with a celebration on the White House South Lawn, but there is another important birthday penned-in for this date on the White House calendar. Malia Obama turns 16 today. Just 10 years… Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch Finding empowerment in the words of our founding fathers By PBS News Hour We have lost something in our reading of the Declaration of Independence. This is the argument of Danielle Allen’s new book, “Our Declaration,” where she explores the document through a careful look at the words themselves. Jeffrey Brown talks to… Continue watching
Jul 03 Fourth of July poll: Does ketchup belong on hot dogs? By Frank Bi What will you put on your hot dog this weekend? Ketchup? Mustard? Or both? Vote in our poll and tell us why in the comments. Continue reading