While it might seem like the perfect solution to record-high temperatures, a fan might do more harm than good.

As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial Saturday, ways to celebrate the nation’s 250th year with fireworks, parades and more are scheduled across San Diego County.

Summer break brings plenty of opportunities for fun, and plenty of opportunities for kids to announce they're bored. Whether you're looking to encourage outdoor play, build independence or simply ...

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence lost for 250 years has been discovered in London and is the only known example of its kind outside the U.S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass ...

July 4, 1876, marked the 100-year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s also the day the lights turned on in San Francisco.

When Lou Gehrig announced he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, he had less than two years to live. But on July 4, 1939, the Yankees legend was the luckiest man in the world.

The U.S. Coast Guard barque Eagle is a symbol of American might and excellence. But before she became a beacon of democracy, the Eagle had a very different origin story: Nazi Germany.

Modern day Americans go hard for the Fourth of July, but the original Americans went even harder. Here’s how the Founding Fathers got down to celebrate Independence Day.

The Harvey Gamage is a 131-foot schooner from Portland, Maine. And on July 4, she’ll sail through New York harbor with a crew of high schoolers at the helm.

While banks, government offices and mail delivery services will pause operations for Independence Day, most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants plan to remain open on July Fourth. This year's ...

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to June's devastating earthquakes.