Influential presidential speeches
These excerpts capture some of the most impactful speeches by U.S. presidents from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Fourth of July app guides spectators through nine-hour air show from NASA jets to B-1 bombers
A new app lets spectators track the "Freedom 250" flyover schedule in real-time, from the Blue Angels to the F-22 Raptor afterburner display.
Sports world turns out for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Madison Square Garden wedding festivities
Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony as athletes like George Kittle, Kareem Hunt and Matthew Stafford celebrated at Madison Square Garden.
Messi, Argentina avoid a shocking upset in wild knockout stage match against Cape Verde
Lionel Messi's historic 20th World Cup goal wasn't enough as Cape Verde twice equalized before an own goal in extra time sealed the win for Argentina.
Three dead, 7 rescued in boating tragedy as severe holiday weekend storm ravages Wisconsin tourist hot spot
A fast-moving storm capsized a boat Friday on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, killing three people during the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Family-owned company prepares to put on the largest fireworks display in history
When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before.
After 10 years, one man’s mission to preserve WWII veterans’ legacy continues
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
How the Secret Service is managing America 250 security: “We’re in a heightened threat environment”
Saturday's Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall is the first tagged as a "national special security event," meaning a law enforcement presence akin to a Super Bowl or an inauguration. Nicole Sganga has more.
Young man aims to preserve “real superhero” WWII veterans’ stories
Every Fourth of July marks the loss of more veterans of World War II. Steve Hartman met a young man who is racing against time to preserve their stories.
USA’s Folarin Balogun criticizes referee’s red card in first comments since controversial ruling
Folarin Balogun broke his silence on the controversial red card, saying the call was not correct and a yellow card would have been fair for the play.