July 4th has arrived and millions of people plan to celebrate the nation's independence simply by having fun with family and friends. For many Americans, the festivities will most likely include ...

After extreme temperatures scorched vast sections of the planet in July, a worrying climate milestone anticipated by scientists has been corroborated by yet another prominent study. This time, it came ...

Looking for summer fun beyond your neighborhood cookout? From national parks to quaint towns to scenic beachfront destinations, the following locales are excellent spots for a July vacation. Travelers ...

The Fourth of July is an annual federal holiday that celebrates the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. That day, 247 years ago, there were ...

Here is a look back at the history of Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the holiday. When did fireworks become popular for the Fourth of July? What is the history of the fireworks tradition? What ...

“What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?” Famed black abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass posed this question before a large, mostly white crowd in Rochester, New York, on July ...

The 4th of July sales are offering shoppers the first big chance of the season to take home must-have tech, home appliances, and more at rock-bottom prices. With every retailer claiming to have the ...