This July Fourth could be the hottest on record for millions of Americans as a massive heat wave traps more than half of the United States under a heat dome through the holiday weekend. The heat wave ...

The Fourth of July has arrived and the only thing better than the star-spangled holiday landing on a Saturday is that it’s also America’s 250th birthday. The July holiday recognizes the day in 1776, ...

Thousands of fireworks, more than two dozen military flyovers and a reflective speech by President Trump – that won’t be apolitical – are some of what revelers willing to brave the heat can expect at ...

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This weekend, America celebrates its freedom. And if we can celebrate it free (or cheap), it's even better. Here are 35 different ways to enjoy the long holiday weekend, including movies, concerts, ...

The Hudson River will be filled with dozens of tall ships from at least 20 nations this Fourth of July for Sail4th 250. By Claire Fahy George Washington once referred to the Hudson River as “the key ...

President Trump on Wednesday vowed that he will deliver a long speech on the National Mall for the U.S.’s 250th birthday, even as forecasters anticipate temperatures climbing to 107 degrees. “By the ...

America is gearing up for a milestone birthday this year, and preparations for grand celebrations are underway across the country. The 16-day state fair opened June 25 and drew sparse crowds in its ...

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The Trump administration is promising a spectacle like no other on July Fourth. A massive fireworks display in Washington, D.C., will celebrate America's 250th birthday — and could also break a world ...