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Celebrate America

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Chestnut, Sudo repeat as hot dog eating champs in Nathan's contest

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Looking at the history of First Americans as country celebrates 250

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US hotels combine hospitality with history as America turns 250

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Trump kicks off America 250 celebrations with Mount Rushmore speech

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Light show at Statue of Liberty celebrates America's 250th birthday

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What's open, closed on July 4th: LIST

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Times Square Ball to drop eight times on July 4

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David Muir climbs to the Statue of Liberty torch

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Chicago-area towns prepare celebrations for America's 250th birthday

  • Jul 2
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'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Oklahoma

  • Jun 12
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'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits New Mexico

  • Jun 12
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Security for UFC at White House will be at Super Bowl level, Secret Service says

  • Jun 11
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'Disney Celebrates America' lineup announced

  • Jun 2
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'GMA' explores the beauty of Utah

  • May 29
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From a certain king to soccer royalty, a New England farming village tills its rich history

  • May 26
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'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Wyoming

  • May 22

Latest Stories

Winnetka opens 1976 time capsule, revisiting village history, memories of America's Bicentennial

A nearly 50-year-old time capsule sealed during America's Bicentennial was opened Friday at Winnetka Village Hall, continuing a tradition that dates back to the building's construction in 1925.

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Disney Celebrates America: Fun facts about Yosemite National Park

From presidential visits to cross-country family trips, Yosemite National Park's majestic views have drawn visitors from all over the world.

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Pope Leo XIV awarded Liberty Medal during ceremony in Philadelphia

Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.

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Small Ships Parade sails through NYC ahead of Sail4th 250 celebration

The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.

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Weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest

Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.

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