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Lake Worth Beach celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary at 4th of July Great American Raft Race at Bryant on the Intracoastal Waterway.

America's Time Capsule is buried at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, preserving artifacts from modern ...

Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on July 4th with an appeal to Americans to welcome and protect immigrants.

Most aerial fireworks are illegal in Arizona due to wildfire risks, but enforcing the state's laws is difficult.

Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery after slapping a man in the face in March and has been sentenced to 180 days of probation.

Thousands of people lined up along Main Street to watch the Fourth of July parade in downtown Stevens Point on July 4, 2026.

President Trump will give a July 4 speech Saturday in Washington on the National Mall ahead of a fireworks display.

Nathan's Hot Dog Contest champions consumed astonishing calorie totals in just 10 minutes. Here's how much they ate.

"Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash" will air on Saturday, July 4 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. Viewers ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce gathered with Prince William and Kate Middleton for a secret meeting weeks ahead of the wedding, according to People.

Freedom 250 is billing the National Mall fireworks display as the largest in history. Here's how and when to tune in.