July 4th

Health & Safety

His first Independence Day in the U.S. blew his mind. It wasn't just the fireworks

6:26am July 04, 2024

by George Mwinnyaa

"Who could have colonized a great country like America?" That's what this Ghanaian thought when his American wife told him it was Independence Day.

Fireworks burst on the National Mall above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol on July 4, 2022.

9 fun conversation starters for your Fourth of July

5:23am July 04, 2023

by Leigh Walden

The Fourth of July is a big day for fireworks, parades and neighborhood cookouts. Here are some Independence Day-themed facts to share with friends, family and neighbors at that BBQ.

Meat prices have risen 13% since 2021. Prices are still going up, even though not at eye-popping rates any more.

Economy

As meat prices hover near record highs, here are 3 ways to save on your July 4 cookout

4:55pm July 01, 2023

by Erin Kenney

If you're planning to throw some meat on the grill this weekend, here are some ways to save money in the process.

Law enforcement escorts a family away from the scene of a shooting at a parade on July 4 in Highland Park, Ill.

National

A 7th person has died a day after the Highland Park parade shooting

3:54pm July 05, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

The suspected shooter is also believed to have acted alone, and authorities found a second weapon in his car. Here's what else we know as of midday Tuesday.

Spectators watch as fireworks are launched over the East River and the Empire State Building in New York City on July 4, 2021. Regulators are warning people ahead of July Fourth to be careful handling any recreational fireworks.

National

Fireworks injuries have been rising. Here are some safety tips for July 4th

12:02pm July 02, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

As July Fourth approaches, federal regulators are warning people to use fireworks safely, as a new report shows that fireworks-related injuries have been increasing.

Fireworks explode during a show in Las Vegas on July 4, 2020.

National

What's open and closed on July 4th

7:56am July 01, 2022

by Shauneen Miranda

Nonessential government offices and buildings, the post office and banks will be closed Monday, but most major retailers will stay open.

Photo illustration of Mary Louise Kelly and her father Jim Kelly.

A Father, A Daughter And A Georgia July 4th Running Tradition

7:00am July 02, 2021

by Mary Louise Kelly

This weekend, Mary Louise Kelly continues a family tradition — running the Peachtree Road Race. It won't be in person, but it will bring her a chance to run with her father's spirit in her heart.

A cache of 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized at a South Los Angeles home exploded and destroyed an armored Los Angeles Police Department tractor-trailer, damaging nearby homes and cars and causing injuries, authorities said.

National

Illegal Fireworks Explode In Los Angeles Bomb Squad Truck, Hurting 17

11:03am July 01, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Los Angeles Police bomb squad officers were in the process of seizing more than 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks at a home in South Los Angeles at the time of the explosion.

A student looks back at his mother, as he is vaccinated at a school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students 12 and older in San Pedro, Calif., last month.

White House Says The U.S. Will Narrowly Miss Its Vaccination Goal

6:35pm June 22, 2021

President Biden set a goal of 70% of U.S. adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4. The White House is acknowledging Tuesday that it will likely come up short of that.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team performs a flyover above the Lincoln Memorial during Independence Day celebrations on July 4 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C..

Pentagon: July 4 Flyovers, Tank Displays And Performances Cost $1.2 Million

8:05pm July 09, 2019

by Claudia Grisales

Defense Department officials released their tally on Tuesday after mounting pressure to detail the costs for taxpayers, but they say personnel participation was part of the training budget.