Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a ...

On July 4th, 1776, delegates from thirteen of Britain's North American colonies adopted a resolution "that these United ...

July 4th is one of the biggest holidays in the United States. But behind the red, white, and blue fireworks and parades is a deep historical significance.

It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday commemorates.

People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among ...

In Ventura County, one person died in a July 3 house fire after fireworks exploded in the garage, the Simi Valley Police ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of America250FL, Florida's "official hub for the yearlong commemoration." ...

The adoption by the Second Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776 marked a major turning point not only in the history of the future United States, but the ...

A huge swath of the United States will experience dangerously high temperatures on Wednesday - just ahead of the long Fourth of July weekend - meteorologists said, while a fast-moving California ...

July 4th is supposed to be a day of celebration. Family and friends come together to enjoy grilling, fun in the sun, local ...

As Americans settle in for a weekend of barbecues and (hopefully) sunshine, here’s a look back at seven stories from Fourth of Julys past in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s online archive ...

The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m. July 4 at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial, 451 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, “per ...