The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks.Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in more than 10,

Looking for something to read in between the barbecues and fireworks? Try this mix of novels, short stories, poetry and more.

Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed for the Fourth of July in the U.S. U.S. stock markets and banks are also closed, with limited FedEx and UPS services

The Fourth of July is starting mostly sunny and warm in metro Denver, but a few fireworks in the form of thunder storms are expected to develop in the afternoon.

Afternoon showers and storms for South Florida's Fourth of July 00:36. This Fourth of July will not be independent of the storms. While the morning is mainly dry, late morning thr

A male wood duck moves through the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve as a light rain falls on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The wet season is in full swing in Southwest Florida as daily

Independence Day has inspired filmmakers to celebrate American history and capture the essence of freedom and patriotism on the Fourth of July. Historical dramas like Lincoln, Glory, Gettysburg and The Alamo venture into the nation’s fight for freedom.

The Fourth of July is usually filled with festive, fun activities for humans — but for dogs, the Fourth is filled with fireworks and fear.

Fourth of July fireworks will return Friday on NBC, PBS and CNN. The networks will air TV specials such as "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular."