Caught on camera: Calif. paddleboarder has close encounter with whale

Humpback whale leaped out of the water right next to a paddleboarder, bumping her board

• Jul 19, 2016

Stars celebrate the 4th of July

See how these celebs kicked off America's birthday in style at their lavish 4th of July parties

• Jul 5, 2016
• 14 photos

Taylor Swift hosts 4th of July bash at mansion

Tom Hiddleston lets his beach fashion do the talking about how much he loves Taylor Swift

• Jul 5, 2016

Independence Day fireworks! 2016

America celebrates July 4th with a bang

• Jul 5, 2016
• 19 photos

Independence Day fireworks show goes awry in famous Colonial city

2 barges caught fire; some say all the fireworks went off at once

• Jul 5, 2016

Americans revel in July 4th celebrations

From fireworks spectacles to hot dog-eating contests, Americans celebrate nation's independence with long-established traditions

• Jul 4, 2016

Obama marks July 4th, sings "Happy Birthday" to Malia

President warns that freedom isn't something that "just happens" but must be defended; also serenades oldest daughter

• Jul 4, 2016

How do planets form? Juno's Jupiter mission aims to find out

As it enters Jupiter's orbit this Independence Day, the Juno probe seeks to find out how planets form

• Jul 4, 2016

​A Fourth of July history lesson

Remembering the TRUE day of American Independence

• Jul 3, 2016

​Driving on July 4th is ugly, but you'll do it anyway

Everyone agrees your chances of getting stuck in traffic, hurt and killed go up on Independence Day -- but people drive anyway

• Jun 30, 2016

Dog owners, beware of homemade "tennis ball bombs"

Don't let your dog pick up just any abandoned tennis ball, especially around the Fourth of July

• Jun 29, 2016

Five arrests in July 4th Conn. murder, explosion

A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of 38-year-old Connecticut man after a pipe bomb explosion

• Jul 14, 2015

Cincinnati police probe bloody July 4th assault

Video shows bystanders taunting and laughing at victim; questions raised about city's readiness to host baseball's upcoming All Star game

• Jul 7, 2015

See Caitlin Jenner's powerful Fourth of July message

Reality TV star took to Instagram while celebrating the holiday weekend

• Jul 6, 2015

Illegal fireworks blamed for fires, injuries in Calif.

Authorities across The Golden State assessing widespread reports of injuries and property damage from July 4 celebrations

• Jul 6, 2015

This town goes to town for July 4th

For more than 120 years Ridgefield Park, New Jersey has held the quintessential Independence Day celebration

• Jul 5, 2015
• 38 photos

Illegal fireworks cause concern for Calif. firefighters

Firefighters on high alert in drought-stricken California, worried backyard fireworks could spark devastating wildfires

• Jul 4, 2015

9 people hurt at Colorado fireworks show

Officials in town of Avon say malfunction caused fireworks shell to explode in its tube, leaving 9 people with minor burns

• Jul 4, 2015

Amid July Fourth threat, GOP pushes for defense funding

Republican Party attacks Democrats for "playing political games" over national security

• Jul 4, 2015

America celebrating Fourth of July on guard

Security officials on alert through Independence Day weekend with ISIS calling for attacks against U.S. military, law enforcement, public

• Jul 4, 2015

America ready to celebrate July 4th with tight security

"To anyone that is intent on causing us harm here in this city: We are well prepared and we're ready," says NYPD counterterrorism chief

• Jul 3, 2015

​Forgotten American history found in unlikely place

Man discovers storied past of Declaration of Independence in little-known Baltimore landmark

• Jul 3, 2015

​Drivers beware: Fourth of July is most dangerous day of the year

Transportation officials urge drivers to be cautious on day known for high number of fatal crashes

• Jul 3, 2015

GOP sleepover: Christie, Rubio to crash at Mitt Romney's place

The two Republican 2016 candidates are in New Hampshire for the July 4th holiday and will be spending Friday night at the Romney lake house

• Jul 3, 2015

Election 2016: Campaign run-ins on the July 4th parade route

Presidential candidates will try to avoid tripping over each other in parades in New Hampshire, Iowa for July 4th

• Jul 3, 2015

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