World Aug 24 Watch 11:03 Ukraine’s ambassador to U.S. on progress and setbacks in counteroffensive against Russia On August 24, 1991, Ukraine issued a declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. But 32 years later, Ukraine is fighting to be free of Russian attacks and occupation. Nick Schifrin spoke with Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Aug 24 Ukraine marks Independence Day and vows to keep fighting Russia The national holiday Thursday coincided with the war's 18-month milestone, giving a somber mood to the commemorations. By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Nation Jul 02 What to know about the 4th of July’s origins and traditions Here are five things to know about the Fourth of July, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition. By Jim Salter, Associated Press
World Aug 24 Russian rocket kills 22 at Ukraine train station in Independence Day attack, Zelenskyy says Russian forces Wednesday launched a rocket attack on a Ukrainian train station on the embattled country's Independence Day, killing 22 people, Zelenskyy said after warning for days that Moscow might attempt “something particularly cruel” this week. By Derek Gatopoulos, Inna Varenytsia, Associated Press
Aug 21 Watch 3:18 News Wrap: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns of Russian escalation in war In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine's president warns that Russian forces could escalate fighting this week and calls for strength ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day, a federal appeals court granted Sen. Lindsey Graham a temporary hold on testifying before a… Continue watching
Jul 05 At least 6 dead, 30 hurt in July 4 parade shooting By Michael Tarm, Kathleen Foody, Roger Schneider, Associated Press A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 8:57 How Americans view their country and identity By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde, Claire Mufson The Declaration of Independence's words are timeless, "we hold these truths to be self-evident." But in this time of stark divisions, is it self-evident what it means to be American? Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, we reached out… Continue watching
Jul 03 Centuries-long debate continues over ‘all men are created equal’ By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Thomas Jefferson helped immortalize the expression, but he didn't invent it. The words in some form date back centuries before the Declaration and were even preceded in 1776 by Virginia's Declaration of Rights, which stated that “all men are by… Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 3:52 Supply chain issues put a damper on July 4 fireworks By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran Problems with the global supply chain have impacted nearly every sector of the economy. Now Americans preparing to celebrate Independence Day may find increased prices on the fireworks aisle, or their cities canceling fireworks displays altogether. Stephanie Sy has the… Continue watching