july 4th

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says U.S. service members make it possible to enjoy the "incredible blessings" in the greatest country on earth.

Fun fact for your 4th of July: This wasn't the day it was signed.

The only Fourth of July episode of anything worth mentioning is the series finale of ‘The Wonder Years.’ Airing on May 12, 1993, an epilogue set during a Fourth of July parade became one of the most memorable television moments of the last 25 years.

AAA estimates that more than forty million people are travelling this Independence Day holiday weekend.

Ready for the 4th of July? I know, summer just arrived and we're already talking about July and our nation's birthday. Time goes quickly when the nice weather finally gets here. Whether you're going to celebrate with a BBQ, picnic, or simply want to hang up some festive 4th of July decorations, check out these fun 4th of July finds I came across at the dollar store.

A Fourth of July fireworks celebration has left more than two dozen people injured in Simi Valley, California.

In this cute video, made by comedian Kevin Maher, little kids attempt to undertake a Nathan's-style hot dog eating contest in Coney Island. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), things don't go so well.

Fourth of July fireworks are for the birds. Actually, they're not.

Thursday is Independence Day, and cities and towns all across America will be celebrating in style—but not always in conventional fashion. Heck, not always in America either.

Because of security concerns and flooding-related issues things will be done a little differently at this year's Independence Day events in Utica.