Millions head home as Fourth of July weekend wraps up – CBS News Watch CBS News AAA projects that 72 million Americans made a holiday getaway this Fourth of July weekend. Elise Preston reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
WWII veterans start new friendships during July 4th celebration – CBS News Watch CBS News Three World War II veterans turned a simple museum cookout in Northern California into something they will never forget. CBS News Bay Area’s Rick Villaroman shows why their stories made the 4th of July celebration a lot more meaningful Be … Read more
Inside look at how NYPD prepares for Fourth of July celebrations – CBS News Watch CBS News New York City will host a huge Fourth of July celebration with the Macy’s fireworks show. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste got an inside look at how the NYPD prepares for the holiday events. Be the first … Read more
How to stay safe for Fourth of July celebrations amid rise in fireworks-related injuries – CBS News Watch CBS News Nearly 15,000 people were treated in emergency rooms last year for fireworks-related injuries. As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, TNT’s fireworks expert James Fuller gives tips to stay safe. Be the first to know … Read more
Record-breaking travel expected for Fourth of July – CBS News Watch CBS News With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, Americans are taking advantage of the long weekend. AAA estimates 72 million people are traveling at least 50 miles for the holiday, which is 1.7 million more than last year. CBS News correspondent … Read more
Millions of Americans travel for July 4th Tens of millions of Americans are traveling for the Fourth of July. Here’s what to expect. 02:27 July 4th is here, with millions of Americans expected to gather at fireworks shows, barbecues and the beach for the nation’s annual Independence Day celebration. Banks and post offices will be … Read more
July 4 celebrations may look different in some cities this year as they swap the crackle of fireworks for synchronized drone displays. Independence Day drone shows are planned for dozens of cities across the country, from Salt Lake City to Sarasota, Florida. The shows, produced by a variety of vendors, involve hundreds of illuminated drones … Read more
58% of adults are proud to be Americans, poll finds – CBS News Watch CBS News America’s 250th year of independence starts on the Fourth of July, but a Gallup Poll finds only 58% of adults are very or extremely proud to be Americans — a record low. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more
Airlines brace for storms and full flights ahead of July 4 holiday – CBS News Watch CBS News Tens of millions of Americans are squeezing themselves into middle seats of planes, trains and automobiles, hoping to outrun everyone else and the bad weather. Airlines are bracing for storms and full flights, while bomb threats in … Read more
As July 4 nears, here’s something a lot of Americans agree on: Many will fly the flag, they will do so out of patriotism, and seeing the flag connotes the same feeling. Images of the flag have always abounded in politics, of course, but most Americans don’t display it themselves to make a political statement … Read more