People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era.

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

In Central Texas, at least 13 people were killed and 20 girls were missing from a summer camp after a flash flood.

A deadly storm with winds topping 60 mph tore through central New Jersey, forcing one town to cancel its Fourth of July celebrations. Thursday night's severe thunderstorm killed at least three people: one in North Plainfield and two in Plainfield,

Plainfield, New Jersey, was forced to cancel its July Fourth celebrations after severe thunderstorms caused damage and knocked out power across central New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy announced multiple deaths.

LL Cool J is standing in solidarity with striking Philadelphia municipal workers, refusing to “cross a picket line” to perform at the city’s Wawa Welcome America Fourth of July Concert. The 57-year-old rapper was scheduled to headline the annual holiday event on Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday evening,

The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. A year later, according to the Library of Congress,

As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks and barbecues, many businesses will be closed for the day.