America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:02:23 +0000 Independence Day celebrations were canceled nationwide and the Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire. Yet Americans still found countless ways to celebrate.: Yosemite Offers Many Wonders. Crushing Crowds Are Now One of Them.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:23:51 +0000 Visitors are enduring especially long waits at the popular national park after the Trump administration eliminated a summer reservation system.: Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:01:31 +0000 Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.: At Trump’s Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:08 +0000 President Trump has tried to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that date back decades. Federal agencies have heeded his call.: Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Prepare for Typhoon Bavi
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:54:10 +0000 Typhoon Bavi, a tropical cyclone barreling through the Pacific Ocean, was forecast to pass near the U.S. territories on Monday with the force of a Category 5 hurricane.: In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:02:35 +0000 A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.: U.S. Ambassador to Canada Hosts July 4 Party Amid Tension Over New Bridge
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:42:01 +0000 Pete Hoekstra had made false claims that Canada hadn’t fully paid for the $4.5 billion Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.: This California Town Banned Fireworks. Then Came the Dogs.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0000 People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July.: Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Could Face Charge Over Napa County Car Crash
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:12:11 +0000 The police said Paul Pelosi was the driver of a convertible that struck a parked car on Friday. The district attorney will decide whether Mr. Pelosi will be charged.: These Runners Celebrate July 4 at the Mount Marathon Race
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:18:14 +0000 The Mount Marathon Race plays a big role in the Independence Day festivities of Seward, Alaska.: Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:06:13 +0000 Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Some refused.: Maryland Boat Explosion Leaves at Least 10 Injured, Officials Say
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:49:59 +0000 A 32-foot-long boat exploded in Chesapeake City, leaving four people with serious burns, officials said. The cause was under investigation.: Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:04:53 +0000 Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.: TV coverage of the Fourth of July will emphasize holiday festivities, not Trump’s speech
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:00:38 +0000: Fireworks Canceled in Some Western Towns Because of Wildfire Danger
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:31:20 +0000 This Fourth of July, fires burning in several states have forced local officials to rethink celebration plans.: Watching the tall ships parade from a small tugboat.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:13:56 +0000 While grand ships with billowing sails made their way in the Hudson River, a crew in a modest tugboat kept watch on the high-traffic day on the water.: For new citizens, it’s about having their voices heard. And about pizza.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:00:23 +0000: White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:57:20 +0000 The group, wearing clothing associated with the organization Patriot Front, assembled near Capitol Hill before leaving the district.: At the tall ships parade, a historic bell rings out.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:37:28 +0000: It’s heat dome 1, George Washington 0.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:51:45 +0000 In Philadelphia, extreme temperatures forced the cancellation of some events, including the city’s big parade and a ceremonial pitching of George Washington’s field tent.: Luxury hotels in Washington roll out $250,000 Fourth of July packages.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:42:27 +0000: Justice Alito Gives No Indication He’s Ready to Step Down From the Supreme Court
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:02:43 +0000 This term, Justice Alito delivered major wins for conservatives on voting rights, immigration and guns. He’s given no indication that he’s ready to step down.: For leader of the tall ships, some rare 18th-century cargo.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:32:56 +0000 The USCGC Eagle, which leads the parade of tall ships in honor of America’s 250th birthday, is carrying a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence.: Here’s the latest.
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