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Police say a 20-year-old man has died after setting off fireworks in Hawaii on the Fourth of July holiday.

An unidentified person threw a large firework at a home on July 4, while a family and some friends were sitting on the front porch.

Fourth of July was a day of celebration in the western suburbs as hundreds of people lined the streets for an Independence Day parade. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.

Though flags proliferate every July 4, they would have been rare during early Independence Day celebrations. Only in the mid-19th century does the U.S. flag become a permanent fixture at the White House, scholars believe.

Fourth of July was a day of celebration in the western suburbs as hundreds of people lined the streets for an Independence Day parade. “I’m very proud of the bands that are going to be here, and I’m looking forward to seeing what floats and other things that are here,” said Downers Grove resident Linda Hicks. The parade, which...

Americans braved rain, heat, and divisions to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and hot dog eating contests across the country

Miki Sudo claimed a ninth title before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition.

Monday night’s Fourth of July drone show in North Richland Hills set a new Guinness World Record.

Fourth of July celebrations are happening across the Chicago area Tuesday, including a number of fireworks displays across the region.

Many will be off work for The Fourth of July holiday, but with that, also comes the question: what’s open and what’s closed?

The incidence of injuries caused by fireworks continues to be a significant concern, transforming numerous Fourth of July festivities into unexpected visits to the emergency department. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) strongly advises individuals to either entrust fireworks to trained experts or adopt precautionary measures to ensure a safe celebration when utilizing consumer-grade fireworks.

The weigh-in was held Monday for the Fourth of July spectacle known as the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Get your favorite nationwide retailer’s Independence Day hours in one spot.

A commercial-grade firework exploded in the face of an Illinois man as he was investigating why it hadn’t detonated. Investigators in Lake County say the 58-year-old man was looking into the tube containing the firework when it launched and exploded Sunday night. He is in critical condition at a hospital. Following the accident, authorities turned over other fireworks the man...

Pent-up travel demand will prompt more people to hit the road this holiday weekend. These tips can help drivers save on gas.

While plenty of Fourth of July celebrations took place over the weekend, there are still many more to come ahead of the holiday Tuesday.

Fourth of July signals the return of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here’s how to watch the New York-based competition in 2023.

Some presidents have inserted themselves front and center on Independence Day.

Fireworks aren’t much fun for many dogs, cats and other animals. Here’s how to keep them safe during a loud Fourth of July weekend.

Here are five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.