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Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
July 4th
U.S. to bury America 250 time capsule
The U.S. is burying hundreds of artifacts in an official America 250 time capsule in Philadelphia. Tony Dokoupil has the details.
July 4 expected to be hottest on record
This July Fourth is expected to be the hottest ever for millions of Americans as more than half of the U.S. will be trapped under a heat dome through the holiday weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on how this may impact travel and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
D.C. ramps up security for July 4 celebrations
Washington, D.C., is bracing for the heat and ramping up security in advance of the nation's 250th birthday celebration on the National Mall. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports on the security efforts. Then, Amb. Monica Crowley, U.S. chief of protocol and administration representative to Freedom 250, joins to discuss the festivities.
7/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Security ramps up for D.C. Fourth of July events; taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions, sources say.
Tips to save on your 4th of July barbecue
Stew Leonard Jr., CEO of Stew Leonard's, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to talk grocery prices and swim safety ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend.
July 4 travel gets heated with higher prices
Holiday travel is ramping up ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
South Carolina woman shares her American story
For America's 250th anniversary, CBS News spoke to Karen Norris Newsome, a 74-year-old woman from Darlington County, South Carolina, about her childhood, her values and her quintessential Southern accent.
Holiday travel expected to shatter records
An estimated 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the 4th of July holiday weekend, AAA predicts. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Why Florida stayed loyal to Britain during the American Revolution
Historians explain why East and West Florida remained loyal to Britain instead of joining the 13 colonies in declaring independence.
Patriotic sentiment is down, new poll shows
A recent CBS News poll shows American sentiments on political divides, patriotism and the American Dream. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "CBS Morning News" to break down the data.
D.C.'s July 4th fireworks will have "TSA-style" security
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
Looking back at America's bicentennial on CBS
For more than two years in the 1970s, CBS honored America's 200th anniversary with a recorded tribute to revolutionary history called the "Bicentennial Minute." With the semiquincentennial now 12 days away, CBS News' Major Garrett looks back at one segment starring British-born actor Michael York.
America's Block Party to celebrate July 4th with benefit concert
America's Block Party will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July with a benefit concert in Los Angeles and events in local communities around the country.
Mamdani endorses challenger to Espaillat
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed the primary challenger to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York. Matt Brown, politics reporter for The Associated Press, and Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, join with analysis.
Some America 250th concert artists drop out
Multiple artists announced for America's 250th anniversary concert are no longer performing. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser reports.
Damning testimony over deadly Texas floods
Kerr County's emergency manager testified Thursday that he was sick and asleep when flash floods tore through Central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday, killing at least 135 people. Janet Shamlian reports.
Millions head home after July Fourth weekend
AAA projects that 72 million Americans made a holiday getaway this Fourth of July weekend. Elise Preston reports.
WWII veterans brought together by July 4th
Three World War II veterans turned a simple museum cookout in Northern California into something they will never forget. CBS News Bay Area's Rick Villaroman shows why their stories made the 4th of July celebration a lot more meaningful
What stores and other businesses are open and closed on July 4?
Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
How NYPD keeps July Fourth celebrations safe
New York City will host a huge Fourth of July celebration with the Macy's fireworks show. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste got an inside look at how the NYPD prepares for the holiday events.
Safety tips for fireworks celebrations
Nearly 15,000 people were treated in emergency rooms last year for fireworks-related injuries. As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, TNT's fireworks expert James Fuller gives tips to stay safe.
Fourth of July travel could break records
With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, Americans are taking advantage of the long weekend. AAA estimates 72 million people are traveling at least 50 miles for the holiday, which is 1.7 million more than last year. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on air travel for the holiday weekend and how gas prices are contributing to the travel rush.
July 4th drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year
Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.
Airlines brace for storms and full flights
Tens of millions of Americans are squeezing themselves into middle seats of planes, trains and automobiles, hoping to outrun everyone else and the bad weather. Airlines are bracing for storms and full flights, while bomb threats in Canada and long lines at home are making it a cranky start to July 4. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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