There’s no one way to celebrate American independence, but in Washington, D.C., attendees from across the country visited the Great American State Fair. Kelly O’Grady has more.
At least 8 people were injured in a shooting in Coney Island, New York late on July 4th, police have said. The NYPD told CBS News they received a 911 call Saturday night reporting multiple people shot at 2929 West 31st St. Officers arrived on scene to 8 individuals with gunshot wounds, who were then …
It’s hot and pricey out there in much of the U.S. this July Fourth weekend, but it’s not stopping people from traveling. 72 million are expected to be on the move, a new record, with some potential new headaches. Kris Van Cleave has the details.
While many in the U.S. light fireworks on the Fourth of July, some towns are turning to drones as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Mark Strassmann gets a preview in Texas.
President Trump paid homage to veterans, attacked communism and touted America’s “golden age” in his July 4th speech commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. Speaking in Washington, D.C. after severe weather forced a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Mr. Trump’s delayed speech mixed politics, patriotism and history. The president honored veterans, including several …
President Trump spoke in Washington, D.C., at the “Salute to America” Freedom 250 event on the Fourth of July. He highlighted veterans, the Artemis II crew, an early version of the American flag and more in his speech.
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. Their upcoming all-instrumental album, “The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers,” will be released on July 24. Here’s Punch Brothers performing “Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung).”
The vows have been exchanged, the party is over, and slowly, details are emerging about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. Lilia Luciano reports.
Relay for America ran the American flag from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., this week to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. They did it nonstop for 20 days and nights for more than 3,000 miles on a mission of unity heading to the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
On Saturday, President Trump is slated to speak on the National Mall, but on Friday, he gave a speech at Mount Rushmore that jumped from praise for America to a warning about what he called a threat to its future. Nikole Killion reports.