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Heat and severe storms damper July Fourth celebrations, leave thousands without power -- While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.48 minutes ago
DNA technology leads to identification of Revolutionary War soldier -- The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.8 hours ago
Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus -- Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.8 hours ago
Live - Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall evacuated. Follow live updates. Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather is putting a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country. updated 10M ago1 minute ago
6 presidential speeches that shaped American history -- These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.14 hours ago
Trump warns of "communist menace" in speech at Mount Rushmore -- The president kicked off America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.11 hours ago
Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car" -- CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations. -- Jul 31 hour ago
Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief -- The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports. -- Jul 35 hours ago
Inside the security operations for July Fourth celebrations in D.C. -- The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation. -- Jul 326 minutes ago
First on CBS - Sources: Trump likely to pardon pollution violators; weighing clemency for Diddy - President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency - he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said. Jul 37 hours ago
U.S. says it's monitoring oil markets for price-fixing, urges states to do same -- Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies. -- Jul 310 hours ago
Trump says U.S. keeping current support levels for NATO would be "ridiculous" -- President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey. -- Jul 316 hours ago
Former CDC official: RFK Jr.'s response to measles "not based on science" -- Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives. -- Jul 21 day ago
McConnell still hospitalized after EMS responded to his home last month -- A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve." -- Jul 21 day ago
Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks -- The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. -- Jul 21 day ago
Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at Reflecting Pool -- David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said. -- Jul 21 day ago
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe -- The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel. -- Jul 21 day ago
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions -- The White House declined to say how much President Trump paid in taxes on his crypto windfall. -- Jul 21 day ago
Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law -- President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin. -- Jul 21 day ago