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The white party that brought Kim Kardashian, Drake and Tom Brady to the Hamptons

July 07, 2024 6:44 pm

The Gatsby-esque soiree was held at the 2-acre, 8,000-square-foot oceanfront mansion in Water Mill, New York

Shootings in Chicago, Philadelphia, deadly truck incident in Manhattan: Violence mars Fourth of July weekend in US

July 05, 2024 10:06 pm

Shootings on July Fourth leave 14 injured in Chicago, 1 dead in Philadelphia, 3 dead and 8 injured after truck strikes a group of people in Manhattan.

Explained: July 4 and the story of the American Declaration of Independence

July 04, 2024 10:46 pm

Why did the colonists want Independence from Britain? What happened in the lead up to American independence? How was the Declaration of Independence formulated?

Part of the boost in travel was attributed to easing inflation, even though Americans remain concerned about the economy.

Americans to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, cookouts — and lots of fireworks

July 04, 2024 12:18 pm

Travel records were projected to fall, with people already jamming airports and crowding highways ahead of the Fourth of July to get to their destinations.

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

July 02, 2023 5:04 pm

Across the burgeoning nation, observations didn't become commonplace until after the War of 1812.

July 4 parade shooting in Chicago: 6 killed, 36 injured as police take 22-year-old suspect into custody

July 05, 2022 8:17 am

The parade was suddenly halted when shots were fired about 10 minutes after it began, sending hundreds of people running for safety.

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July 4 celebrations in the US: From food to fireworks, know more about the traditions

July 04, 2022 12:23 pm

On this day, United States officially became its own nation after the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776

From one July Fourth to the next, a steep slide for Joe Biden

July 04, 2022 10:34 am

As Biden approaches his second Fourth of July in the White House, his standing couldn't be more different. A series of miscalculations and unforeseen challenges have Biden struggling for footing as he faces a potentially damaging verdict from voters in the upcoming midterm elections.

Trump tweets video with 'white power' chant, then deletes it

As much of US dials back July 4 plans, Trump goes big

July 04, 2020 4:15 pm

Trump is set hold his "Salute for America" celebration Saturday with a speech from the White House South Lawn that he says will celebrate American heritage, a military flyover over Washington, and an enormous fireworks display that is expected to draw thousands to the National Mall.