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Live - July 4th celebrations mark America's 250th birthday. Follow live updates. Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July with events including the largest fireworks display in history. updated 38M ago9 minutes ago
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.25 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.6 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.7 hours 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.13 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.10 hours ago
Family-owned company prepares to put on the largest fireworks display in history -- When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before.22 hours ago
After 10 years, one man's mission to preserve WWII veterans' legacy continues -- Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.23 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.1 day ago
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4 -- Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund. -- Jul 36 hours ago
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb -- As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.1 day 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.1 day ago
Here's who won - and lost - under Trump's "big, beautiful bill" -- A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident. -- Jul 37 hours 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 36 hours ago