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Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday amid a sweltering heat wave. Plus, Taylor Swift's wedding, a Revolutionary War soldier is finally recognized, and former Liberty Island residents speak out.
1 symptom leads to dad’s cancer diagnosis: “I was like, ‘Wait, what?'”
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall briefly evacuated
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
6 presidential speeches that shaped American history
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Trump warns of “communist menace” in speech at Mount Rushmore
The president kicked off the 250th anniversary of July 4th with a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
The Uplift: America 250
Celebrate the 4th of July and America's 250th anniversary with inspiring stories about America's rarest artifacts, most resilient small towns and loyal patriots.
Empire State Building lights up for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Influential presidential speeches
These excerpts capture some of the most impactful speeches by U.S. presidents from the 20th and 21st centuries.
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.