4th of July

The cleanup is continuing Monday on Garrison Hill in Dover, New Hampshire, after a malfunction ended a July Fourth fireworks show early. Foster’s Daily Democrat reports that about 15 minutes into the Sunday evening display, one of the six-inch shells failed to launch completely and fell back to the ground, igniting other fireworks on the ground and causing an explosion,…

President Joe Biden made remarks to the nation on Independence Day, applauding the nation’s efforts to combat COVID-19, but acknowledging there is more work to be done.

Independence Day celebrations are back in Boston after the city missed out last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Independence Day celebrations are back in Boston after the city missed out last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festivities kicked off with a July 4th commemoration and a parade at Boston City Hall Plaza, where Mayor Kim Janey delivered remarks. “I hope we don’t loose sight of the work that remains to truly make sure our nation...

Independence Day festivities kick off with a July 4th commemoration and a parade at Boston City Hall Plaza, where Mayor Kim Janey will give her remarks.

A bald eagle found in Warner Springs with a wing droop was released back into the wild.

After Fourth of July festivities were canceled or moved to virtual formats last year, fireworks are coming back across Massachusetts.  With pandemic-era restrictions coming to a halt and with nearly 8.6 million vaccine doses administered in the state, many towns are bringing back their regular Independence Day celebrations. Looking to join in on the jubilation but not sure where to…

The average price of gas in the United States was $3.10 as of Tuesday, according to AAA.

Despite warnings against consumer firework use, the National Safety Council has outlined safety guidelines for people to follow if they choose to engage with them. Here are the following questions you should be asking yourself before using consumer fireworks.

The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.

This 4th of July many of us are staying at home given the COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. BostonMoms.com CEO Meghan Block says we can all use this time as an opportunity to pump up the patriotism and make new family and neighborhood traditions. We caught up with Block for her 4th of July Stay-at-Home Guide. If you want to...

July 4th will look different this year. Need some ideas to pump up the patriotism, and fun? Maria Sansone is showing us what we can do.

The White House says President Donald Trump is committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region say the area will not be ready.

Two senior leaders of a Navy SEAL team who were fired in a highly unusual move say they are being made scapegoats amid a series of high-profile misconduct cases that have put pressure on the maritime branch to bring its elite commandos in line. SEAL Team Seven’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Edward Mason, and the top enlisted leader, Command Master Chief...

A medical examiner in Texas has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol.

The parents of the toddler who died after getting E. coli at the San Diego County Fair and two other families whose kids contracted the disease have filed claims against the 22nd District Agricultural Association, the state agency that runs the fair and the petting zoo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

A private funeral service was held Monday for Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found dead in his hotel room earlier this month in Southlake, Texas.

The team placed Norton on their reserved/non-football injury list Sunday, ending his season as the team prepares for the start of training camp this week.

When an armed conflict erupted in his village in Congo, Blaise Matshieba Nduluyele fled from the carnage. Hundreds of people, including some of his relatives, were slaughtered. Death remained close as his family undertook a grueling journey starting in South America and extending through eight countries to safety in the United States. They slept along roads or in the jungle....

A Tennessee man died this week after being infected with a flesh-eating bacteria during a trip to a Florida beach.