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.
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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.
CBS hosts a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
This Fourth of July holiday weekend, law enforcement in Oakland County will step up patrols on the lakes. It's part of a nationwide campaign called Operation Dry Water.
Air quality index levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and many Michiganders are wondering where they can celebrate this year.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing lane restrictions on 110 road projects out of 179 that are currently active.
The Fourth of July parade in Ypsilanti, Michigan, almost came to an end this year after organizational changes put its future in question.
Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations.
The American Legion Post #282 and other volunteers are keeping the tradition going in Ypsilanti, but their backs are against the clock.
A Fourth of July celebration got out of hand after a house in Chesterfield Township caught on fire.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
As Metro Detroiter's gear up to celebrate Independence Day, local law enforcement including the Sterling Heights Police Department are stepping up patrols on the roads.
The Independence Day holiday is approaching this week and while gas prices are up substantially across the state, Metro Detroit is seeing less of a jump.
Millions of Americans woke up the morning after Independence Day celebrations to air quality advisories across the U.S.
Belle Isle Park is where hundreds of people decided to spend their Fourth of July, but for one family, it was an opportunity to continue a decades-long tradition.
The men's hot dog eating contest was delayed for nearly two hours on New York's Coney Island after thunderstorms hit the area.
"The Fourth of July has been one of the earliest American holidays, you know in the 18-19th century there really weren't days off there weren't many holidays on our calendar but the fourth was one," Johnson noted.
