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Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth
Read full article: Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July FourthMillions of Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July despite heat warnings, a projected record number of travelers and so many beachgoers that officials had to close some parks to latecomers.
Very slight chance of pop-up showers this July 4 holiday weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Very slight chance of pop-up showers this July 4 holiday weekend in Metro DetroitFriday will be another sticky day with highs in the mid-80s. By Friday evening, we will have our best chance for storms this holiday weekend.
The July Fourth parade shooting paralyzed a boy. His life remains shattered 2 years later, mom says
Read full article: The July Fourth parade shooting paralyzed a boy. His life remains shattered 2 years later, mom saysSuburban Chicago mom Keely Roberts counts the days, not years, since a deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in 2022 injured her and left one of her twin boys paralyzed from the waist down.
‘Zero-tolerance approach’ -- Metro Detroit to see enhanced police presence enforcing firework safety
Read full article: ‘Zero-tolerance approach’ -- Metro Detroit to see enhanced police presence enforcing firework safetyThe clock is ticking to Independence Day and ahead of all the family fun, police are reminding everyone to stay safe when lighting fireworks.
Planning to celebrate July 4 with fireworks? Here’s what Ann Arborites need to know
Read full article: Planning to celebrate July 4 with fireworks? Here’s what Ann Arborites need to knowIf a firework causes a fire resulting in damage, those responsible may face civil or criminal liability, officials said.
Israelis mark a subdued Independence Day under the shadow of war in Gaza
Read full article: Israelis mark a subdued Independence Day under the shadow of war in GazaIsrael's Independence Day is normally a raucous affair, celebrated with day parties and barbecues in parks, but this year, celebrations — from Monday evening through Tuesday — were muted.
Polish nationalists hold Independence Day march in Warsaw after voters reject their worldview
Read full article: Polish nationalists hold Independence Day march in Warsaw after voters reject their worldviewTens of thousands of people have marched through Warsaw in an event organized by nationalist groups as Poland celebrates its Independence Day holiday.
Mexican president wants to meet with Biden in Washington on migration, drug trafficking
Read full article: Mexican president wants to meet with Biden in Washington on migration, drug traffickingMexico’s top diplomat, Alicia Bárcena, says President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to travel to Washington D.
Mexican president defends inclusion of Russian military contingent in Independence parade
Read full article: Mexican president defends inclusion of Russian military contingent in Independence paradeMexico's president is defending the participation of a contingent of Russian soldiers in a military parade over the weekend.
Swiss national arrested in military-ruled Myanmar for allegedly insulting Buddhism in film
Read full article: Swiss national arrested in military-ruled Myanmar for allegedly insulting Buddhism in filmA Swiss citizen has been arrested in military-ruled Myanmar for creating a film that allegedly insulted Buddhism.
2 men arrested in Texas shooting that killed 3 and injured 8 at a gathering after a July 4 festival
Read full article: 2 men arrested in Texas shooting that killed 3 and injured 8 at a gathering after a July 4 festivalAuthorities say two men have been arrested in a shooting that killed three people and injured eight others as hundreds gathered in a Texas neighborhood on the eve of the Fourth of July.
9 people, including 2 kids, are shot and wounded in the nation's capital as violence mars July 4
Read full article: 9 people, including 2 kids, are shot and wounded in the nation's capital as violence mars July 4Nine people outside enjoying the Independence Day festivities in the nation’s capital have been shot and wounded in a spate of violence marring the holiday.
The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthought
Read full article: The American flag wasn't always revered as it is today. At the beginning, it was an afterthoughtThe American flag will be flown throughout the country on July 4, but it wasn't always a revered and debated symbol.
Consumer Product Safety Commission issues fireworks report ahead of 4th of July holiday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Consumer Product Safety Commission issues fireworks report ahead of 4th of July holiday in Metro DetroitThose 4th of July fireworks can be dangerous if you don’t do things right, which is why the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued its annual fireworks report, and the numbers are shocking.
Consumer Produce Safety Commission issues fireworks report ahead of 4th of July holiday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Consumer Produce Safety Commission issues fireworks report ahead of 4th of July holiday in Metro DetroitThose 4th of July fireworks can be dangerous if you don’t do things right, which is why the Consumer Produce Safety Commission issued its annual fireworks report, and the numbers are shocking.
July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one very upset stomach
Read full article: July Fourth for presidents has been a day for golf, fishing, speeches and one very upset stomachThrough history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public.
Michigan construction guide for 4th of July travel: Here’s what’s closed, open
Read full article: Michigan construction guide for 4th of July travel: Here’s what’s closed, openIf you’re hitting the road in Michigan for the Fourth of July holiday weekend or week -- you’ll want to check the construction list!
Here’s why your Fourth of July cookout will cost a whole lot more this year
Read full article: Here’s why your Fourth of July cookout will cost a whole lot more this yearIf you want to fire up the grill this summer, you should be prepared to open your wallet. Steaks, burgers, and beer cost more now than a year ago, and shoppers feel it.
Police criticized for role at nationalist march in Warsaw
Read full article: Police criticized for role at nationalist march in WarsawOpposition politicians in Poland have criticized police for detaining anti-fascist activists but not reacting to the appearance of a Nazi-era symbol during a nationalist march.
Ukraine train system attacks may be war crimes, experts say
Read full article: Ukraine train system attacks may be war crimes, experts saySome international legal scholars say Russia’s attack on a Ukrainian train station that killed more than 20 people this week is the latest in a series of strikes on the country’s railway system that may be war crimes.
‘The whole world is together with Ukraine’: Prayer vigil held for Ukraine in Warren
Read full article: ‘The whole world is together with Ukraine’: Prayer vigil held for Ukraine in WarrenEvents to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day have been canceled as the country’s president warns Russia may try to do something particularly nasty or cruel.
July 4 parade funerals conclude with tribute to slain dad
Read full article: July 4 parade funerals conclude with tribute to slain dadA funeral service was held Monday afternoon for the last of seven people killed by a gunman at an Independence Day parade, as family and friends gathered in suburban Chicago to remember Kevin McCarthy.
Suspect charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder in Highland Park, Illinois shooting
Read full article: Suspect charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder in Highland Park, Illinois shootingOfficials have announced charges against the person suspected of killing seven people and injuring more than 30 others at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
Live stream: Police announce charges against suspected Highland Park, Illinois shooter
Read full article: Live stream: Police announce charges against suspected Highland Park, Illinois shooterPolice are expected to announce charges against the suspected gunman who opened fire at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois on Monday.
Nick Monacelli: What it’s like for the people of Highland Park, Ill. after July 4 parade shooting
Read full article: Nick Monacelli: What it’s like for the people of Highland Park, Ill. after July 4 parade shootingI wish there was a single word to describe what it’s like in Highland Park right now. Horrifying, devastating, tragic, senseless -- none of them fit quite right.
Police say gunman at Chicago-area July 4 parade fired 70+ rounds from roof, escaped in women’s clothing
Read full article: Police say gunman at Chicago-area July 4 parade fired 70+ rounds from roof, escaped in women’s clothingPolice said the gunman who killed six people and injured dozens of others at a Chicago-area Fourth of July parade fired more than 70 rounds with a high-powered rifle from the roof of a nearby business and then escaped by blending into the crowd wearing women’s clothing.
Photos show aftermath of deadly mass shooting at 4th of July parade in Chicago suburb
Read full article: Photos show aftermath of deadly mass shooting at 4th of July parade in Chicago suburbFBI agents are searching for evidence after a gunman opened fire on a Fourth of July parade from a suburban Chicago rooftop.
IN PHOTOS: July 4 fireworks from around the U.S.
Read full article: IN PHOTOS: July 4 fireworks from around the U.S.Before looking ahead to next year and America’s 247th birthday in 2023, here are some photos of fireworks displays in New York City, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and Los Angeles on Monday night.
Some cities nix July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangers
Read full article: Some cities nix July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangersThe skies over a scattering of Western U.S. cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July as some big fireworks displays are canceled again, this time for pandemic-related supply chain or staffing problems, or fire concerns amid dry weather.
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka appeals to expats to send money
Read full article: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka appeals to expats to send moneySri Lanka has celebrated its Independence Day with an appeal by the president to the country’s expatriates to send money home as it struggles with the worst economic crisis in decades mainly due to depleted foreign reserves.
Live Stream: President Joe Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 response and vaccines
Read full article: Live Stream: President Joe Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 response and vaccinesWatch live coverage as President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and renewed efforts to promote vaccinations across the country.
Mexico publishes heavily edited probe of exonerated general
Read full article: Mexico publishes heavily edited probe of exonerated generalFILE - In this Sept. 14, 2016 file photo, Secretary of Defense Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda arrives for a review of the troops that will participate in the Independence Day parade, in Mexico City. Mexican prosecutors on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, declared completely unfounded the U.S. case against Cienfuegos who was arrested on drug charges in the United States and then returned under pressure from the Mexican government. The report released Sunday by the Mexican Attorney General's Office included a 226-page stretch with every page blacked out, followed shortly thereafter by a 275-page stretch of blacked-out pages. In the few readable passages, he says the descriptions of him in the intercepted messages don't match his physical appearance. Cienfuegos was arrested in Los Angeles in October, but the U.S. government dropped its charges against him in November after Mexican officials threatened to restrict U.S. agents.
Poland blames violence at far-right march on hooligans
Read full article: Poland blames violence at far-right march on hooligansProtesters burn down bengal fire as they attend in the annual Independence Day march organized by far-right groups for participants to be inside cars or motorbikes because of the coronavirus social distancing, ready for the start of the event in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. The march that marks Poland's sovereignty regained after World War I has often led to clashes with opponents. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)WARSAW – Poland’s ruling right-wing party has blamed violence, injuries and damage during recent national holiday event that it backs on hooligans and provocateurs. “Unfortunately, during the march there took place condemnable events that were the result of hooligans joining in," it said in a statement. The Nov. 11 national holiday marks Poland’s regaining of sovereignty after World War I, following over a century of partition and foreign rule.
In Poland, thousands join nationalist Independence Day march
Read full article: In Poland, thousands join nationalist Independence Day marchWARSAW Thousands of Poles joined on Monday in a yearly Independence Day march organized by nationalist groups, an event that has grown over the past decade as the far right across Europe has strengthened and gained a degree of social acceptance. Participants burned flares and shot off firecrackers, creating a thick cloud of smoke in the national colors of white and red. Organizers the National Radical Camp and the National Movement called it a symbol of Roman Catholic resistance against growing calls for gay rights. Last year, for the 100th anniversary of Polish independence, President Andrzej Duda and other top leaders marched ahead of the nationalists in Warsaw. In October, a far-right party called Confederation won 7% and entered parliament for the first time.
The Latest: Cambodia's opposition leader lands in Malaysia
Read full article: The Latest: Cambodia's opposition leader lands in MalaysiaCambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, center, greets his government officers during the country's 66th Independence Day from France, at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Vithy Soth)KUALA LUMPUR The Latest on Malaysia's exiled opposition Sam Rainsy's effort to return to his home country (all times local):4:55 p.m.Cambodia's exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy has landed in Kuala Lumpur in a bid to return to his homeland after Thailand had earlier blocked him from entering. Rainsy was stopped Thursday by Thai Airways from boarding a flight from Paris, his home in exile, to Bangkok. An effort he made Thursday to fly from Paris to Thailand Cambodia's western neighbor was thwarted when Thai Airways refused to let him board. Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha earlier said he would be barred from entering.
Magazine faces criticism for giving award to Richard Ford.
Read full article: Magazine faces criticism for giving award to Richard Ford.NEW YORK, NY Bruce Springsteen will be presenting a lifetime achievement award next spring to Richard Ford, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Independence Day" centers on a real estate agent from Springsteen's native New Jersey. But not everyone is happy about Ford's receiving the Hadada Award, bestowed by the Paris Review at the magazine's annual spring Revel. Others, including author Roxane Gay, cited Ford's history of hostile behavior toward writers who criticized his work. In 2004, he spat on Colson Whitehead after Whitehead wrote a negative review of Ford's "A Multitude of Sins." The Paris Review didn't have an immediate comment Tuesday.
NYPD Cops Buy Groceries for Woman Accused of Shoplifting at Whole Foods
Read full article: NYPD Cops Buy Groceries for Woman Accused of Shoplifting at Whole FoodsThree New York City Police Department officers were feeling the love on Independence Day when they paid for a woman's groceries after she was accused of shoplifting. The person wrote that the woman was being held by security in a Whole Foods, accused of having food in her bag that she didn't pay for. Then three officers showed up to the scene, and they went above and beyond the call of duty. They paid for the woman's groceries. The photo showed her with her hands over her face, clearly emotional at the officers' kindness.
Metro Detroit weather: Warm, muggy Thursday night
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Warm, muggy Thursday nightLocal 4Casters weather app:Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app. Also, download our FREE Storm Pins app so you can take and share weather photos and videos. Just pin Storm Pins to a map so the Local4Casters can share them and give you a TV shoutout. Feel free to share pictures and clips with other Storm Pins users, too. The FREE Local4Casters Weather and Storm Pins apps are the perfect way to make weather more social.
Metro Detroit weather: Hot, humid with scattered storms Thursday evening
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Hot, humid with scattered storms Thursday eveningEvening in rain-cooled air, the atmosphere will be so thick with moisture that heat indices will be in the middle and upper 80s. Saturday will be another very warm one wit highs in the upper 80s and showers and storms. Local 4Casters weather app:Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app. Also, download our FREE Storm Pins app so you can take and share weather photos and videos. The FREE Local4Casters Weather and Storm Pins apps are the perfect way to make weather more social.
Protesters clash outside White House before Trump's July 4th event
Read full article: Protesters clash outside White House before Trump's July 4th eventThe Secret Service intervened quickly to extinguish the fire. After the flag was extinguished, Johnson's group clashed with a group of pro-Trump protesters, who began chanting, "Trump 2020." Multiple protesters, including Johnson, were escorted from the scene in handcuffs by the Secret Service. The Secret Service tweeted a statement later Thursday that said there had been two arrests, though it included no names. One of those arrested was transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries, the statement said, as were two uniformed Secret Service officers.
Watch Local 4 News at 5 -- July 4, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 5 -- July 4, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Child killedA 4-year-old boy was killed in a crash overnight in Roseville. No air conditioningA senior highrise with a big problem exposed yesterday by Help Me Hank. Justin Amash leaves GOPHe said he's using this Independence Day to declare his independence. Tuskegee AirmanWe celebrate our independence and pay tribute to the men and women who served our country. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Miss May swimming near New Jersey - all 10 feet, 800 lbs. of her
Read full article: Miss May swimming near New Jersey - all 10 feet, 800 lbs. of herAn 800-pound, 10-foot white shark named Miss May has been spotted electronically off the New Jersey shore just in time for Independence Day. Oceanographers tagged it in February in Mayport, Florida, so Miss May has come a long way to be here. (CNN) - Miss May is swimming on July Fourth. The 800-pound, 10-foot white shark has been spotted electronically off the New Jersey shore just in time for Independence Day. Oceanographers tagged it in February in Mayport, Florida, so Miss May has come a long way to be here.
Metro Detroit weather: Afternoon storm chances during Fourth of July celebrations
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Afternoon storm chances during Fourth of July celebrationsTheres a good chance also for showers and storms to blossom with the afternoon heat. We will have heat indices in the mid 90s and a few afternoon thundershowers that will delay some of your outdoor activities briefly here and there. Weekend forecastWe will likely see Metro Detroit showers Saturday morning as that front passes from north to south. We should see better conditions into your Saturday afternoon with lower humidity, yet still hanging in the 80s. You can get your 7-Day Forecast and track our next storm chances with our Local4Casters app.
7 ways to ensure you'll get ahh-worthy photos of fireworks with your phone
Read full article: 7 ways to ensure you'll get ahh-worthy photos of fireworks with your phoneThis feature tells your camera to combine a series of shots at different exposures to combine them into a single shot. Switch views on your phone camera, try different positions and absolutely play with editing later. Look into different smartphone apps that might supercharge your phones ability to make your photos even more beautiful. Plain and simple, you don't have to be a professional photographer to get some amazing photos. Follow the aforementioned steps and you'll be well on your way to getting some photos worth bragging about on Instagram.
WATCH LIVE: July 4 in Washington, Trump's Salute to America' military event
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: July 4 in Washington, Trump's Salute to America' military eventEvent workers arrive at the Lincoln Memorial ahead of Thursday's July Fourth Salute to America celebration. From marching bands and parade floats to military tanks and flyovers, Washington D.C. is host to an Independence Day extravaganza with a military-style display hosted by President Trump. Watch it live streaming here beginning at 12 p.m. Thursday:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Metro Detroit weather: Afternoon storm chances this July 4th
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Afternoon storm chances this July 4thTheres a good chance also for showers and storms to blossom with the afternoon heat. We will have heat indices in the mid 90s and a few afternoon thundershowers that will delay some of your outdoor activities briefly here and there. Weekend forecastWe will likely see Metro Detroit showers Saturday morning as that front passes from north to south. We should see better conditions into your Saturday afternoon with lower humidity, yet still hanging in the 80s. You can get your 7-Day Forecast and track our next storm chances with our Local4Casters app.
Here's what stores and restaurants are open, closed on 4th of July
Read full article: Here's what stores and restaurants are open, closed on 4th of JulyHere's a list of stores and restaurants that are open or closed on this 4th of July holiday. Stores open: Aldi, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Big Lots, CV, Home Depot, Kmart, Kohl's, Lowe's, Meijer, Menards, Michaels, Nordstrom and Rack, PetSmart, Sam's Club, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Whole FoodsStores closed: CostcoRestaurants open: Applebees, Benihana, Bonefish Grill, Boston Market, Buca di Beppo, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle, IHOP, Olive Garden, Panera BreadCelebrate Independence Day with The Salvation ArmySave big at The Salvation Army thrift stores during the annual Fourth of July Sale. Visit any of the 35 southeast Michigan locations to enjoy 50 percent off men's, women's and children's clothing on Thursday, July 4. All stores will have extended hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the one day sale. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.