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July 4 family barbecue turns into Brooklyn horror as masked gunman wounds 8, including 4 children

By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Jul 5, 2026
Police are investigating whether the Coney Island shooting that injured eight people is linked to a nearby gang-related killing days earlier

USS Constitution, world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, sails for America's 250th anniversary

By Eren Waris . Jul 5, 2026
Naval officers and crew continue to serve aboard the USS Constitution, which was launched in 1797

Stephen Miller says God put Donald Trump in White House for America’s 250th birthday

Stephen Miller said 'divine providence' made Trump president for America's 250th anniversary
By Gopika Subramanian . Jul 5, 2026

Anti-Trump protesters flood DC on July 4 as '86-47' signs and impeachment chants go viral

Protesters chanted anti-Trump slogans after Washington's Independence Day parade was canceled because of an extreme heat warning
By Gopika Subramanian . Jul 5, 2026

'We are going to Mars very soon': Trump honors Artemis II astronauts at America 250

Looking ahead, Trump sketched out an ambitious vision for where the space program goes next
By Ishan Jain . Jul 5, 2026

Video shows hundreds sheltering in USDA building, singing national anthem amid July 4 storm

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the crowd spontaneously broke into the national anthem while sheltering from severe weather
By Eren Waris . Jul 5, 2026

Mark Ruffalo, Sarah Jessica Parker and more warn against Trump admin in video for America's 250th

The video, released on America's 250th anniversary, also featured Margaret Atwood, Judd Apatow, Ted Danson, and Billy Porter, among others
By Deepanjali Sharma . Jul 5, 2026

Trump caps historic America250 celebration as largest-ever fireworks show lights up Washington

By Ishan Jain . Jul 5, 2026
After storms forced evacuations, spectators returned to watch President Donald Trump close the celebration with a record-setting finale

Don Jr’s wife Bettina honors father-in-law with cookies featuring his face on Mount Rushmore

By Gopika Subramanian . Jul 5, 2026
Bettina Trump shared a cookie featuring Donald Trump's face on Mount Rushmore while traveling to South Dakota

Trump boasts of massive crowd despite weather disruptions during America 250 celebration

Donald Trump described the turnout as unprecedented, calling it 'the craziest thing anyone’s ever seen'
By Piyush Arora . Jul 5, 2026

Melania Trump steps out in Adam Lippes shirtdress for 'Salute to America 250' celebration

The First Lady wore a white shirtdress by American designer Adam Lippes for the Independence Day
By Deepanjali Sharma . Jul 5, 2026

'I love America': WWII veterans, thousands of patriots brave storm to celebrate America's 250th

Large crowds chanted 'USA' and sang the 'Star-Spangled Banner' as they poured back onto the National Mall
By Ishan Jain . Jul 5, 2026

Trump unveils two of the nation's oldest flags at America 250: 'These are the real deal'

Donald Trump said the first flag he presented dates to 1777 and was flown at the Battle of Saratoga
By Ishan Jain . Jul 5, 2026

Video shows Brooklyn Bridge engulfed in flames during Macy's Fourth of July fireworks

The fire broke out as Macy's fireworks launched from the Brooklyn Bridge, with videos showing flames and thick smoke rising during the display
By Deepanjali Sharma . Jul 5, 2026

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul faces hit-and-run charges after California crash causes 'major damage'

By Piyush Arora . Jul 5, 2026
Paul Pelosi told deputies that he knew he had hit something but was unsure what it was and continued driving until his vehicle became disabled

‘I’m not going to let some rain stop our 250th’: Trump to go ahead with July 4 speech amid DC storms

By Deepanjali Sharma . Jul 5, 2026
The National Mall was evacuated for about two hours as weather worsened, before organizers announced the event would resume later in the evening

National Mall evacuated as severe weather disrupts preparations for Trump’s America 250 rally

Storms forced the evacuation of the National Mall ahead of Trump's America 250 celebration in Washington
By Gopika Subramanian . Jul 5, 2026

‘Reclaim America’ chants white supremacist group as members march through DC on Fourth of July

The group carried several flags, including American, Confederate, and flags with the Patriot Front’s insignia. Some were seen carrying upside-down American flags
By Piyush Arora . Jul 5, 2026

Coca-Cola bottle, iPhone, DNA archive sealed away until 2276 in America's 250-year time capsule

The time capsule contains nearly 200 artefacts from all 50 states, DC, five US territories, all three federal branches, and everyday Americans
By Anjali Mathur . Jul 4, 2026

DC Independence Day parade scrapped as extreme heat triggers health concerns

The move followed an Extreme Heat Warning after the NWS forecast highs near 102°F and a heat index of 110°F to 115°F, risking heat illness
By Anjali Mathur . Jul 4, 2026
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