Washington, Hamilton, Adams and other Founding Fathers partied at this bar, still open in NYC
Fraunces Tavern in New York City, founded before the Declaration of Independence, hosted patrons celebrating the Fourth of July and America 250.
Eye Opener: America celebrates 250th birthday as Swift-Kelce wedding grips NYC
Celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday. Meanwhile, Swifties are thrilled by the nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Pope Leo spends July Fourth at migrant cemetery in Italy, meets with U.S. ambassador
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
Millions brace for flooding after deadly heat, storms damper July 4th celebrations
While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.
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Holiday celebrations are underway despite a dangerous heat wave; high security is in place for Fourth of July events.
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women’s champion
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s husband suspected in Napa County hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Full JD Vance speech at Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships in New York City
Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships in New York Harbor in celebration of America's 250th birthday.
Saturday Sessions: Punch Brothers perform “New Bike”
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 "New Bike."
Saturday Sessions: Punch Brothers perform “This Land Is Your Land”
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. In celebration of the Fourth of July, here's Punch Brothers performing their cover of Woody Guthrie's classic song, "This Land Is Your Land."