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President Joe Biden wants to imbue Independence Day with new meaning this year by encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy after 16 months of coronavirus pandemic disruption.

As the U.S. is poised to expand coronavirus vaccine eligibility to all American adults, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that reopening communities before July 4 will not be an issue of vaccine supply but consumer demand, and encouraged all Americans to remain vigilant and get the vaccine as soon as they are able to.

Police in Rochester are trying to determine who ripped a statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass from its base on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches

The United States dipped under 50,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time in four days, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, but experts fear Fourth of July celebrations will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging outbreak. Leaders in Austin and Houston, Texas, warned Sunday of hospitals nearing capacity, and asked Republican Gov. Gregg Abbott to…

This year, the best place to watch the Fourth of July fireworks might be from the comfort of your own home! Due the coronavirus pandemic and increasing cases around the country, public health experts and government officials are urging people to stay home and avoid crowds. If you’re looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks online or on live...

The United States has dipped under 50,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time in four days, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, but experts fear celebrations for the July 4th Independence Day weekend will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging outbreak. Johns Hopkins counted 45,300 new coronavirus infections in the U.S. on Saturday after three…

The Fourth of July is a day meant for unity and celebration

For many Americans, the Fourth of July won’t be about big festivities but setting off fireworks themselves

“Anything that ignites, detonates or elevates is a firework that’s illegal in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.” News4’s Pat Collins speaks with authorities urging the public not to use fireworks this Fourth of July.

As coronavirus cases rise across the country, the mayor of D.C. is urging the city’s residents to stay vigilant and take precautions. She is recommending people stay home and avoid large crowds for the Fourth of July. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.