Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/july-4t...
President Trump spoke in Washington, D.C., at the "Salute to America" Freedom 250 event on the Fourth of July. He highlighted veterans, the Artemis II crew, an early version of the American flag and more in his speech....
CBS hosts a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-america-2...
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/us-iran-war-trump-negotiations-...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-travis-ke...
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. Their upcoming all-instrumental album, "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers," will be released on July 24. Here's Punch Brothers performin...
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.co...
While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous. Original source: https://ww...
Relay for America ran the American flag from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., this week to commemorate America's 250th birthday. They did it nonstop for 20 days and nights for more than 3,000 miles on a mission of uni...
The vows have been exchanged, the party is over, and slowly, details are emerging about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Lilia Luciano reports. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-we-know-taylor...
While many in the U.S. light fireworks on the Fourth of July, some towns are turning to drones as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Mark Strassmann gets a preview in Texas. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/...
On Saturday, President Trump is slated to speak on the National Mall, but on Friday, he gave a speech at Mount Rushmore that jumped from praise for America to a warning about what he called a threat to its future. Nikol...
It's hot and pricey out there in much of the U.S. this July Fourth weekend, but it's not stopping people from traveling. 72 million are expected to be on the move, a new record, with some potential new headaches. Kris V...
There's no one way to celebrate American independence, but in Washington, D.C., attendees from across the country visited the Great American State Fair. Kelly O'Grady has more. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/...
Millions are out celebrating America's 250th birthday with events planned from coast to coast. But in many places, including in Washington, D.C., they are also battling heat and storms. Lana Zak reports, and Rob Marcian...
The security in Washington, D.C., for America 250 events involves miles of fencing, TSA-style airport screenings, bag checks, metal detectors and a long list of prohibited items. Nicole Sganga has more details. Origina...
Fraunces Tavern in New York City, founded before the Declaration of Independence, hosted patrons celebrating the Fourth of July and America 250. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fraunces-tavern-founding-f...
Celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday. Meanwhile, Swifties are thrilled by the nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. All that and all that matters in today's Eye O...
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wo...
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey. Original source: https://www...
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/n...
Holiday celebrations are underway despite a dangerous heat wave; high security is in place for Fourth of July events. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/070426-cbs-weekend-news/
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. Their upcoming all-instrumental album, "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers," will be released on July 24. Here's Punch Brothers performin...
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. In celebration of the Fourth of July, here's Punch Brothers performing their cover of Woody Guthrie's classic song, "This Land Is Your Land."...
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serena-williams-withdraws-wimbledon-doubles-match-knee-injury/
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-travis-ke...
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wo...
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/3-die-geneva-lake-wisconsin-boat-capsizes-storm/
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-empire-state-building-something-blue/
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/us-iran-war-trump-negotiations-...
These excerpts capture some of the most impactful speeches by U.S. presidents from the 20th and 21st centuries. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/influential-presidential-speeches/
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/heat-wave-h...
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-ameri...
When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before. Original source:...
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/electric-bil...
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/security-operations-july-fou...
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wwi...
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-week-on-sunday-morning-july-5-2026/
Saturday's Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall is the first tagged as a "national special security event," meaning a law enforcement presence akin to a Super Bowl or an inauguration. Nicole Sganga has more....
Every Fourth of July marks the loss of more veterans of World War II. Steve Hartman met a young man who is racing against time to preserve their stories. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/young-man-aims-pr...
A company called Pyrotecnico will attempt the biggest fireworks show in history in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil gets the exclusive on how. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/attemp...
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-announces-pardons-poll...
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports. Original source:...
Many hit the beach in hopes of cooling off on this holiday Friday, but more bodies near the water mean a greater risk of shark attacks. Lana Zak reports. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/multiple-shark-at...
Nearly 200 million Americans across 28 states are sizzling under a so-called heat dome this Fourth of July weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast. Original source: https://www.cbsn...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married, according to Swift's publicist. Jo Ling Kent reports. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-married/
Nearly 200 million Americans are under heat alerts; a string of shark attacks hits the East Coast. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/070326-cbs-evening-news/
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a stinging rebuke of the Trump administration in a speech marking America's 250th birthday. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-america-25...
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/belgian-diamond-group-gifts-trump-ring/
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund. Original source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fireworks-recall-july-4-winco-unity-roman-candles/