America Celebrates Independence Day

Independence Day celebrations at a US Air Force base in Britain have been canceled due to the risk of a terrorist attack. The two day event at RAF Lakenheath, Norfolk, was pulled in the wake of attacks…

Across the United States Saturday, Americans celebrated the 239th anniversary of their country's independence from Britain with parades, picnics, fireworks and concerts. President Barack Obama wished all Americans a Happy Fourth of July in his weekly 

US federal authorities have issued a terror threat warning to local law enforcement officials nationwide for the July 4 holiday, according to an anonymous US official cited by local media.

Two U.S. towns will have a memorable Fourth of July celebration this weekend. Oroville, Calif., and Waveland, Miss., are the winners of the third annual Red, White and You contest, a collaboration between USA TODAY and Destination America, the cable TV 

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