Nation Jul 04 WATCH: Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism, warns of communist 'threat' in speech at Mount Rushmore By Steven Sloan, Steve Peoples, Michelle L. Price, 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 Jun 28 Airline cancellations and delays already up ahead of July 4 holiday weekend Huge crowds, bad weather, inability of some airline crews to reach their scheduling offices — even a Delta jet that made a belly landing in Charlotte, North Carolina — have all contributed to the mess. By David Koenig, Associated Press
Nation Jul 04 WATCH: President Biden delivers July 4th remarks in the wake of another mass shooting A shooting that left at least six people dead at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rattled Monday's celebrations across the U.S. and further rocked a country already awash in turmoil. By Bobby Caina Calvan, Kathleen Foody, Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 Centuries-long debate continues over 'all men are created equal' 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… By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
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
Jul 04 Hot dog! NYC marks July 4 with eating contest, fireworks By Associated Press The show will be broadcast live on NBC as part of a two-hour special featuring the Black Pumas, Coldplay, OneRepublic and Reba McEntire. The performers' appearances were pre-recorded from around the country in front of live audiences. Continue reading
Jul 04 Trump entices masses with capital event as virus cases rise By Lynn Berry, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Several hours before Trump’s “Salute for America” celebration, people filed to the National Mall in baking heat and took shade under the scattered trees while, not far away, music wafted from a party on the White House South Lawn. To… Continue reading
Jul 04 Much of US scales back on holiday, but Trump plans to go big By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations, but subdued is not President Donald Trump’s style, and he aimed to go big, promising a “special evening”… Continue reading
Jul 05 More than dozen trampled in Chicago July 4 stampede By Associated Press Three others were stabbed when a fight broke out after a group of young males flashed gang signs, authorities said. Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Continue reading