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/