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.
What it takes to attempt the biggest fireworks display in history
A company called Pyrotecnico will attempt the biggest fireworks show in history in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil gets the exclusive on how.
Trump announces new pardons after privately weighing “Diddy” clemency, sources said
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
Multiple shark attacks, sightings at U.S beaches during 4th of July weekend
Many hit the beach in hopes of cooling off on this holiday Friday, but more bodies near the water mean a greater risk of shark attacks. Lana Zak reports.
Life-threatening heat emergency impacting some 4th of July, America 250 events
Nearly 200 million Americans across 28 states are sizzling under a so-called heat dome this Fourth of July weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially married
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married, according to Swift's publicist. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Nearly 200 million Americans are under heat alerts; a string of shark attacks hits the East Coast.
3 children dead after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake during severe storm
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
Lionel Messi to lead Argentina against Cape Verde in World Cup Round of 32
Three World Cup matches are scheduled for Friday, and many eyes will be on Lionel Messi and Argentina facing Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage. Chris Branch, a senior writer for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss.